Date: 1/05/2026 01:05:08
From: AussieDJ
ID: 2386504
Subject: Chat May 2026

My oh my! It’s May, already!

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Date: 1/05/2026 01:54:50
From: Michael V
ID: 2386508
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

AussieDJ said:


My oh my! It’s May, already!

It’s May Day, Mayday, Mayday.

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Date: 1/05/2026 01:56:31
From: AussieDJ
ID: 2386509
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


AussieDJ said:

My oh my! It’s May, already!

It’s May Day, Mayday, Mayday.

Of course!

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Date: 1/05/2026 03:34:50
From: Michael V
ID: 2386519
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Both sourdough starters are a smidgen more active tonight. Maybe they know that I was thinking about chucking them out and starting again.

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Date: 1/05/2026 04:10:48
From: Michael V
ID: 2386520
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Right. I need to go to sleep. I have stuff to do today. Including shopping for food. Or, can I put that off until Saturday? I’d prefer not to, because Woolies has more people in it on Saturdays. I prefer not to wear a mask like Spocky does when I go out. So late morning during the week suits me better. I hope I can get enough sleep to get going by 10 am.

See youse when it is light again.

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Date: 1/05/2026 05:21:53
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2386522
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Crikey! May already?

Showers and a bit o’ wind today, top of 24.

I’ve been asked to work today, but only if I’m ok. I am ok. The staff at the school are extremely supportive. They have to be, given the environment. Anyway, not sure what I’ll be doing but I’m sure it will be another crazy day.

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Date: 1/05/2026 05:56:35
From: buffy
ID: 2386523
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 10 degrees at the back door, still very dark out there. We are forecast 27 degrees, windy, partly cloudy.

I’ll get a bit more weeding done this morning and I might risk starting the mower. My back is feeling better but not quite back to normal yet.

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Date: 1/05/2026 06:13:26
From: ms spock
ID: 2386524
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Greetings Earthlings!

Cold here this morning.

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Date: 1/05/2026 06:15:08
From: buffy
ID: 2386525
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ABC news quiz

6/10 and three of those were random guesses. So I knew three of this week’s questons. The first two, and the McDonald’s one.

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Date: 1/05/2026 06:17:47
From: ms spock
ID: 2386527
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Crikey! May already?

Showers and a bit o’ wind today, top of 24.

I’ve been asked to work today, but only if I’m ok. I am ok. The staff at the school are extremely supportive. They have to be, given the environment. Anyway, not sure what I’ll be doing but I’m sure it will be another crazy day.

I hope that you have a safe day DA.

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Date: 1/05/2026 06:19:03
From: ms spock
ID: 2386528
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Good morning Holidayers. Presently 10 degrees at the back door, still very dark out there. We are forecast 27 degrees, windy, partly cloudy.

I’ll get a bit more weeding done this morning and I might risk starting the mower. My back is feeling better but not quite back to normal yet.

Glad that your back is on the mend.

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Date: 1/05/2026 06:25:16
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2386530
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Divine Angel said:

Crikey! May already?

Showers and a bit o’ wind today, top of 24.

I’ve been asked to work today, but only if I’m ok. I am ok. The staff at the school are extremely supportive. They have to be, given the environment. Anyway, not sure what I’ll be doing but I’m sure it will be another crazy day.

I hope that you have a safe day DA.

Thanks Spocky. I’m sure the principal is gonna have a chat with me. I’m the only casual who keeps coming back, they don’t want to lose me lol

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Date: 1/05/2026 06:28:28
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2386531
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


ABC news quiz

6/10 and three of those were random guesses. So I knew three of this week’s questons. The first two, and the McDonald’s one.

6/10, about half were guesses.

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Date: 1/05/2026 06:40:00
From: buffy
ID: 2386532
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


buffy said:

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 10 degrees at the back door, still very dark out there. We are forecast 27 degrees, windy, partly cloudy.

I’ll get a bit more weeding done this morning and I might risk starting the mower. My back is feeling better but not quite back to normal yet.

Glad that your back is on the mend.

I just did my stretching routine, which should include 10 pushups – but it drew the line at the pushups. So I skipped them.

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Date: 1/05/2026 06:45:07
From: ms spock
ID: 2386533
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ms spock said:

Divine Angel said:

Crikey! May already?

Showers and a bit o’ wind today, top of 24.

I’ve been asked to work today, but only if I’m ok. I am ok. The staff at the school are extremely supportive. They have to be, given the environment. Anyway, not sure what I’ll be doing but I’m sure it will be another crazy day.

I hope that you have a safe day DA.

Thanks Spocky. I’m sure the principal is gonna have a chat with me. I’m the only casual who keeps coming back, they don’t want to lose me lol

They are lucky to have you!

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Date: 1/05/2026 06:45:33
From: ms spock
ID: 2386534
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


ms spock said:

buffy said:

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 10 degrees at the back door, still very dark out there. We are forecast 27 degrees, windy, partly cloudy.

I’ll get a bit more weeding done this morning and I might risk starting the mower. My back is feeling better but not quite back to normal yet.

Glad that your back is on the mend.

I just did my stretching routine, which should include 10 pushups – but it drew the line at the pushups. So I skipped them.

:)

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Date: 1/05/2026 07:56:01
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386539
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The recycling truck has been and gone. I’m going to take Mrs rb to voote early. It is an election that I really want to draw a display of genitalia but know that my one vote probably won’t but may help. Problem is, I’m having trouble trying to find enough candidates to put in front of those whom I don’t really want to have to write a number in front of their name.
It is a dilemma because very few seem to be talking about the environment, which is far more important than the money.
Can’t have an irrigation area forever where the rivers are dying.
All the non-buyback water on earth will not stop the effects of climate change.
Many farms would be better turned to affordable housing.
and so on.

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Date: 1/05/2026 08:13:53
From: ms spock
ID: 2386541
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


The recycling truck has been and gone. I’m going to take Mrs rb to voote early. It is an election that I really want to draw a display of genitalia but know that my one vote probably won’t but may help. Problem is, I’m having trouble trying to find enough candidates to put in front of those whom I don’t really want to have to write a number in front of their name.
It is a dilemma because very few seem to be talking about the environment, which is far more important than the money.
Can’t have an irrigation area forever where the rivers are dying.
All the non-buyback water on earth will not stop the effects of climate change.
Many farms would be better turned to affordable housing.
and so on.

The slim pickings is a worry.

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Date: 1/05/2026 08:21:20
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386543
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


roughbarked said:

The recycling truck has been and gone. I’m going to take Mrs rb to voote early. It is an election that I really want to draw a display of genitalia but know that my one vote probably won’t but may help. Problem is, I’m having trouble trying to find enough candidates to put in front of those whom I don’t really want to have to write a number in front of their name.
It is a dilemma because very few seem to be talking about the environment, which is far more important than the money.
Can’t have an irrigation area forever where the rivers are dying.
All the non-buyback water on earth will not stop the effects of climate change.
Many farms would be better turned to affordable housing.
and so on.

The slim pickings is a worry.

It sure is. At least half of the candidates are all in the same denial boat and the others are largely untested. Brought about no doubt by the fact that the comunity is also in denial, though mostly they are on the banks of the Murrumbidgee

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Date: 1/05/2026 08:28:40
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386544
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


ms spock said:

roughbarked said:

The recycling truck has been and gone. I’m going to take Mrs rb to voote early. It is an election that I really want to draw a display of genitalia but know that my one vote probably won’t but may help. Problem is, I’m having trouble trying to find enough candidates to put in front of those whom I don’t really want to have to write a number in front of their name.
It is a dilemma because very few seem to be talking about the environment, which is far more important than the money.
Can’t have an irrigation area forever where the rivers are dying.
All the non-buyback water on earth will not stop the effects of climate change.
Many farms would be better turned to affordable housing.
and so on.

The slim pickings is a worry.

It sure is. At least half of the candidates are all in the same denial boat and the others are largely untested. Brought about no doubt by the fact that the comunity is also in denial, though mostly they are on the banks of the Murrumbidgee

When they all should be more worried about this: The state government’s new Net Zero Commission has called for planning rules to be updated to address extreme heat, warning it is not being taken seriously enough.

The commission’s report found extreme heat has caused more deaths in Australia in an 18-year period than all other natural hazards combined.

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Date: 1/05/2026 09:09:23
From: ms spock
ID: 2386551
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


ms spock said:

roughbarked said:

The recycling truck has been and gone. I’m going to take Mrs rb to voote early. It is an election that I really want to draw a display of genitalia but know that my one vote probably won’t but may help. Problem is, I’m having trouble trying to find enough candidates to put in front of those whom I don’t really want to have to write a number in front of their name.
It is a dilemma because very few seem to be talking about the environment, which is far more important than the money.
Can’t have an irrigation area forever where the rivers are dying.
All the non-buyback water on earth will not stop the effects of climate change.
Many farms would be better turned to affordable housing.
and so on.

The slim pickings is a worry.

It sure is. At least half of the candidates are all in the same denial boat and the others are largely untested. Brought about no doubt by the fact that the comunity is also in denial, though mostly they are on the banks of the Murrumbidgee

:(

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Date: 1/05/2026 09:12:32
From: ms spock
ID: 2386553
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


roughbarked said:

ms spock said:

The slim pickings is a worry.

It sure is. At least half of the candidates are all in the same denial boat and the others are largely untested. Brought about no doubt by the fact that the comunity is also in denial, though mostly they are on the banks of the Murrumbidgee

When they all should be more worried about this: The state government’s new Net Zero Commission has called for planning rules to be updated to address extreme heat, warning it is not being taken seriously enough.

The commission’s report found extreme heat has caused more deaths in Australia in an 18-year period than all other natural hazards combined.

The commission’s report found extreme heat has caused more deaths in Australia in an 18-year period than all other natural hazards combined

I read a great book on this. Very disturbing.

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Date: 1/05/2026 09:23:51
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2386556
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


buffy said:

ABC news quiz

6/10 and three of those were random guesses. So I knew three of this week’s questons. The first two, and the McDonald’s one.

6/10, about half were guesses.

4/10 Over.

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Date: 1/05/2026 09:34:41
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2386561
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


The recycling truck has been and gone. I’m going to take Mrs rb to voote early. It is an election that I really want to draw a display of genitalia but know that my one vote probably won’t but may help. Problem is, I’m having trouble trying to find enough candidates to put in front of those whom I don’t really want to have to write a number in front of their name.
It is a dilemma because very few seem to be talking about the environment, which is far more important than the money.
Can’t have an irrigation area forever where the rivers are dying.
All the non-buyback water on earth will not stop the effects of climate change.
Many farms would be better turned to affordable housing.
and so on.

I don’t get your reluctance to put numbers in front of candidates you don’t like.

Surely putting One Notion last is a pleasure.

Then putting the next to worst second to last is also a pleasure.

… and so on.

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Date: 1/05/2026 09:47:11
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386564
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


roughbarked said:

The recycling truck has been and gone. I’m going to take Mrs rb to voote early. It is an election that I really want to draw a display of genitalia but know that my one vote probably won’t but may help. Problem is, I’m having trouble trying to find enough candidates to put in front of those whom I don’t really want to have to write a number in front of their name.
It is a dilemma because very few seem to be talking about the environment, which is far more important than the money.
Can’t have an irrigation area forever where the rivers are dying.
All the non-buyback water on earth will not stop the effects of climate change.
Many farms would be better turned to affordable housing.
and so on.

I don’t get your reluctance to put numbers in front of candidates you don’t like.

Surely putting One Notion last is a pleasure.

Then putting the next to worst second to last is also a pleasure.

… and so on.

Yes but I’d rather there were other alternatives than what I have to vote for. I’m

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Date: 1/05/2026 12:17:00
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2386614
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

We do have a thread for chat in May 2026.

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Date: 1/05/2026 12:21:53
From: party_pants
ID: 2386615
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


We do have a thread for chat in May 2026.

Awesome.

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Date: 1/05/2026 12:23:13
From: ms spock
ID: 2386617
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

It’s already created!

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Date: 1/05/2026 12:27:05
From: ms spock
ID: 2386620
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Concordia Traders Enoki Mushroom Recall

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Date: 1/05/2026 13:01:24
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2386634
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Another Knight of Realm, another one of the chaps.

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Date: 1/05/2026 13:12:44
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2386637
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Another Knight of Realm, another one of the chaps.

And wearing a proper coat and tie, with a proper Windsor knot.
Not like………….like that Bolshie bloke who wore that grey moth eaten jumper every day.

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Date: 1/05/2026 14:27:13
From: kii
ID: 2386647
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

It’s another day. My toes are cold. My head is blerghy and my throat is still scratchy.
My new slippers aren’t here yet.
My brain keeps circling around a response to KFC3’s, King Fucking Charles the 3rd, speech in the USA. I’ll round up my thoughts when I have the energy.

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Date: 1/05/2026 14:28:28
From: Cymek
ID: 2386649
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


It’s another day. My toes are cold. My head is blerghy and my throat is still scratchy.
My new slippers aren’t here yet.
My brain keeps circling around a response to KFC3’s, King Fucking Charles the 3rd, speech in the USA. I’ll round up my thoughts when I have the energy.

The better KFC is the chicken

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Date: 1/05/2026 15:17:39
From: buffy
ID: 2386658
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bugger, that will teach me to comment on the wind and the heat and how dry things still are around here. I made the comment this morning.

>>Issued Today at 2:22 PM.
>>This Advice message is being issued for Killara.

There is a grassfire at Range Rd, Killara (Casterton) that is not yet under control.

————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

That is around 6km from our covenant, and the wind is pushing it our way. We aren’t there and can’t do anything about it anyway, but I really should keep my mouth shut.

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Date: 1/05/2026 15:20:06
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386659
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Bugger, that will teach me to comment on the wind and the heat and how dry things still are around here. I made the comment this morning.

>>Issued Today at 2:22 PM.
>>This Advice message is being issued for Killara.

There is a grassfire at Range Rd, Killara (Casterton) that is not yet under control.

————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

That is around 6km from our covenant, and the wind is pushing it our way. We aren’t there and can’t do anything about it anyway, but I really should keep my mouth shut.

Hope they control it soon.

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Date: 1/05/2026 15:20:43
From: buffy
ID: 2386660
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


It’s another day. My toes are cold. My head is blerghy and my throat is still scratchy.
My new slippers aren’t here yet.
My brain keeps circling around a response to KFC3’s, King Fucking Charles the 3rd, speech in the USA. I’ll round up my thoughts when I have the energy.

Let it wash over you. It’s pretty much irrelevent to us.

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Date: 1/05/2026 15:25:31
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2386661
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Today was a choose-my-own-adventure today, and boy, did I choose well! The kid I was supposed to be supporting didn’t come in, so I basically picked my favourite teachers and wandered into their classes. One class were evacuated twice within about half an hour, then just as I walked into another class, the whole school went into lockdown. Different kids for both situations.

Must say though, all the staff who saw me yesterday came up to ask if I was OK. Everyone is really supportive.

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Date: 1/05/2026 15:27:01
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2386662
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Bugger, that will teach me to comment on the wind and the heat and how dry things still are around here. I made the comment this morning.

>>Issued Today at 2:22 PM.
>>This Advice message is being issued for Killara.

There is a grassfire at Range Rd, Killara (Casterton) that is not yet under control.

————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

That is around 6km from our covenant, and the wind is pushing it our way. We aren’t there and can’t do anything about it anyway, but I really should keep my mouth shut.

They recon we might get a super el nino this year.

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Date: 1/05/2026 15:44:19
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2386665
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


buffy said:

Bugger, that will teach me to comment on the wind and the heat and how dry things still are around here. I made the comment this morning.

>>Issued Today at 2:22 PM.
>>This Advice message is being issued for Killara.

There is a grassfire at Range Rd, Killara (Casterton) that is not yet under control.

————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

That is around 6km from our covenant, and the wind is pushing it our way. We aren’t there and can’t do anything about it anyway, but I really should keep my mouth shut.

They recon we might get a super el nino this year.

I heard about that! My first reaction was, what the hell is a super El Niño? I assume it’s another meaningless weather term.

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Date: 1/05/2026 15:47:15
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2386666
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Peak Warming Man said:

buffy said:

Bugger, that will teach me to comment on the wind and the heat and how dry things still are around here. I made the comment this morning.

>>Issued Today at 2:22 PM.
>>This Advice message is being issued for Killara.

There is a grassfire at Range Rd, Killara (Casterton) that is not yet under control.

————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

That is around 6km from our covenant, and the wind is pushing it our way. We aren’t there and can’t do anything about it anyway, but I really should keep my mouth shut.

They recon we might get a super el nino this year.

I heard about that! My first reaction was, what the hell is a super El Niño? I assume it’s another meaningless weather term.

No, it’s quite significant. The El Niño is warm water in the eastern Pacific Ocean that dumps it heat energy into western north & south America’s. It’ll mean a hotter summer and wilder weather for them.

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Date: 1/05/2026 15:48:31
From: party_pants
ID: 2386667
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Peak Warming Man said:

buffy said:

Bugger, that will teach me to comment on the wind and the heat and how dry things still are around here. I made the comment this morning.

>>Issued Today at 2:22 PM.
>>This Advice message is being issued for Killara.

There is a grassfire at Range Rd, Killara (Casterton) that is not yet under control.

————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

That is around 6km from our covenant, and the wind is pushing it our way. We aren’t there and can’t do anything about it anyway, but I really should keep my mouth shut.

They recon we might get a super el nino this year.

I heard about that! My first reaction was, what the hell is a super El Niño? I assume it’s another meaningless weather term.

El Niño is not a meaningless term. It is a known pattern that brings drought to the eastern side of Australia. Generally considered bad. A super Niño is just a particularly severe one, and therefore bader.

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Date: 1/05/2026 15:50:50
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2386668
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


Divine Angel said:

Peak Warming Man said:

They recon we might get a super el nino this year.

I heard about that! My first reaction was, what the hell is a super El Niño? I assume it’s another meaningless weather term.

El Niño is not a meaningless term. It is a known pattern that brings drought to the eastern side of Australia. Generally considered bad. A super Niño is just a particularly severe one, and therefore bader.

Is that the other ‘El’ ?
El Niña ?

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Date: 1/05/2026 15:52:21
From: Michael V
ID: 2386669
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Bugger, that will teach me to comment on the wind and the heat and how dry things still are around here. I made the comment this morning.

>>Issued Today at 2:22 PM.
>>This Advice message is being issued for Killara.

There is a grassfire at Range Rd, Killara (Casterton) that is not yet under control.

————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

That is around 6km from our covenant, and the wind is pushing it our way. We aren’t there and can’t do anything about it anyway, but I really should keep my mouth shut.

Coincidence.

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Date: 1/05/2026 15:53:09
From: Michael V
ID: 2386672
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Today was a choose-my-own-adventure today, and boy, did I choose well! The kid I was supposed to be supporting didn’t come in, so I basically picked my favourite teachers and wandered into their classes. One class were evacuated twice within about half an hour, then just as I walked into another class, the whole school went into lockdown. Different kids for both situations.

Must say though, all the staff who saw me yesterday came up to ask if I was OK. Everyone is really supportive.

:)

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Date: 1/05/2026 15:53:11
From: buffy
ID: 2386673
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


buffy said:

Bugger, that will teach me to comment on the wind and the heat and how dry things still are around here. I made the comment this morning.

>>Issued Today at 2:22 PM.
>>This Advice message is being issued for Killara.

There is a grassfire at Range Rd, Killara (Casterton) that is not yet under control.

————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

That is around 6km from our covenant, and the wind is pushing it our way. We aren’t there and can’t do anything about it anyway, but I really should keep my mouth shut.

Coincidence.

Nah, witchiness.

:)

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Date: 1/05/2026 15:53:27
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386674
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Peak Warming Man said:

buffy said:

Bugger, that will teach me to comment on the wind and the heat and how dry things still are around here. I made the comment this morning.

>>Issued Today at 2:22 PM.
>>This Advice message is being issued for Killara.

There is a grassfire at Range Rd, Killara (Casterton) that is not yet under control.

————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

That is around 6km from our covenant, and the wind is pushing it our way. We aren’t there and can’t do anything about it anyway, but I really should keep my mouth shut.

They recon we might get a super el nino this year.

I heard about that! My first reaction was, what the hell is a super El Niño? I assume it’s another meaningless weather term.

Impacting on top of a drought.

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Date: 1/05/2026 15:53:54
From: furious
ID: 2386675
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Peak Warming Man said:

buffy said:

Bugger, that will teach me to comment on the wind and the heat and how dry things still are around here. I made the comment this morning.

>>Issued Today at 2:22 PM.
>>This Advice message is being issued for Killara.

There is a grassfire at Range Rd, Killara (Casterton) that is not yet under control.

————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

That is around 6km from our covenant, and the wind is pushing it our way. We aren’t there and can’t do anything about it anyway, but I really should keep my mouth shut.

They recon we might get a super el nino this year.

I heard about that! My first reaction was, what the hell is a super El Niño? I assume it’s another meaningless weather term.

Isn’t a giant child, just a regular sized adult?

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Date: 1/05/2026 15:54:05
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386676
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


party_pants said:

Divine Angel said:

I heard about that! My first reaction was, what the hell is a super El Niño? I assume it’s another meaningless weather term.

El Niño is not a meaningless term. It is a known pattern that brings drought to the eastern side of Australia. Generally considered bad. A super Niño is just a particularly severe one, and therefore bader.

Is that the other ‘El’ ?
El Niña ?

La.

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Date: 1/05/2026 15:54:23
From: buffy
ID: 2386677
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Michael V said:

buffy said:

Bugger, that will teach me to comment on the wind and the heat and how dry things still are around here. I made the comment this morning.

>>Issued Today at 2:22 PM.
>>This Advice message is being issued for Killara.

There is a grassfire at Range Rd, Killara (Casterton) that is not yet under control.

————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

That is around 6km from our covenant, and the wind is pushing it our way. We aren’t there and can’t do anything about it anyway, but I really should keep my mouth shut.

Coincidence.

Nah, witchiness.

:)

And I didn’t just take the Dragon mantle when Mum died. Her other mantle was The Oracle. I’m not as good at The Oracle, I have to drag in my friend Coincidence, as you suggest.

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Date: 1/05/2026 15:55:07
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386678
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

furious said:


Divine Angel said:

Peak Warming Man said:

They recon we might get a super el nino this year.

I heard about that! My first reaction was, what the hell is a super El Niño? I assume it’s another meaningless weather term.

Isn’t a giant child, just a regular sized adult?

So it would be Don Nino.

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Date: 1/05/2026 15:55:20
From: Michael V
ID: 2386679
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Peak Warming Man said:

buffy said:

Bugger, that will teach me to comment on the wind and the heat and how dry things still are around here. I made the comment this morning.

>>Issued Today at 2:22 PM.
>>This Advice message is being issued for Killara.

There is a grassfire at Range Rd, Killara (Casterton) that is not yet under control.

————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

That is around 6km from our covenant, and the wind is pushing it our way. We aren’t there and can’t do anything about it anyway, but I really should keep my mouth shut.

They recon we might get a super el nino this year.

I heard about that! My first reaction was, what the hell is a super El Niño? I assume it’s another meaningless weather term.

Meaningless Journalist’s weather term.

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Date: 1/05/2026 15:56:40
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386680
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Divine Angel said:

Peak Warming Man said:

They recon we might get a super el nino this year.

I heard about that! My first reaction was, what the hell is a super El Niño? I assume it’s another meaningless weather term.

Meaningless Journalist’s weather term.

Like mini tornado?

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Date: 1/05/2026 15:56:56
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2386681
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


Divine Angel said:

Peak Warming Man said:

They recon we might get a super el nino this year.

I heard about that! My first reaction was, what the hell is a super El Niño? I assume it’s another meaningless weather term.

No, it’s quite significant. The El Niño is warm water in the eastern Pacific Ocean that dumps it heat energy into western north & south America’s. It’ll mean a hotter summer and wilder weather for them.

I know what El Niño is, I was talking about a “super” El Niño.

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Date: 1/05/2026 15:57:17
From: Michael V
ID: 2386682
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


Divine Angel said:

Peak Warming Man said:

They recon we might get a super el nino this year.

I heard about that! My first reaction was, what the hell is a super El Niño? I assume it’s another meaningless weather term.

No, it’s quite significant. The El Niño is warm water in the eastern Pacific Ocean that dumps it heat energy into western north & south America’s. It’ll mean a hotter summer and wilder weather for them.

Sure. But what is a super El Niño?

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Date: 1/05/2026 15:58:30
From: Michael V
ID: 2386683
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


party_pants said:

Divine Angel said:

I heard about that! My first reaction was, what the hell is a super El Niño? I assume it’s another meaningless weather term.

El Niño is not a meaningless term. It is a known pattern that brings drought to the eastern side of Australia. Generally considered bad. A super Niño is just a particularly severe one, and therefore bader.

Is that the other ‘El’ ?
El Niña ?

La Niña

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Date: 1/05/2026 15:59:09
From: Michael V
ID: 2386684
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Michael V said:

buffy said:

Bugger, that will teach me to comment on the wind and the heat and how dry things still are around here. I made the comment this morning.

>>Issued Today at 2:22 PM.
>>This Advice message is being issued for Killara.

There is a grassfire at Range Rd, Killara (Casterton) that is not yet under control.

————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

That is around 6km from our covenant, and the wind is pushing it our way. We aren’t there and can’t do anything about it anyway, but I really should keep my mouth shut.

Coincidence.

Nah, witchiness.

:)

LOL

:)

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Date: 1/05/2026 15:59:33
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2386685
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


party_pants said:

Divine Angel said:

I heard about that! My first reaction was, what the hell is a super El Niño? I assume it’s another meaningless weather term.

El Niño is not a meaningless term. It is a known pattern that brings drought to the eastern side of Australia. Generally considered bad. A super Niño is just a particularly severe one, and therefore bader.

Is that the other ‘El’ ?
El Niña ?

Sorry, La Niña ?

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:00:07
From: Michael V
ID: 2386686
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


buffy said:

Michael V said:

Coincidence.

Nah, witchiness.

:)

And I didn’t just take the Dragon mantle when Mum died. Her other mantle was The Oracle. I’m not as good at The Oracle, I have to drag in my friend Coincidence, as you suggest.

Ha!

:)

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:00:28
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386687
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Spiny Norman said:

party_pants said:

El Niño is not a meaningless term. It is a known pattern that brings drought to the eastern side of Australia. Generally considered bad. A super Niño is just a particularly severe one, and therefore bader.

Is that the other ‘El’ ?
El Niña ?

La Niña

Anyway, if it gets any warmer and drier there’ll be trouble and strife at the inn.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:00:31
From: Michael V
ID: 2386688
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Michael V said:

Divine Angel said:

I heard about that! My first reaction was, what the hell is a super El Niño? I assume it’s another meaningless weather term.

Meaningless Journalist’s weather term.

Like mini tornado?

Yep.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:00:32
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2386689
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Spiny Norman said:

Divine Angel said:

I heard about that! My first reaction was, what the hell is a super El Niño? I assume it’s another meaningless weather term.

No, it’s quite significant. The El Niño is warm water in the eastern Pacific Ocean that dumps it heat energy into western north & south America’s. It’ll mean a hotter summer and wilder weather for them.

I know what El Niño is, I was talking about a “super” El Niño.

Yeah it might be a journo elaboration, but it appears to be otherwise valid. The data they’re getting shows that it’s going to be the strongest ever,

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:00:41
From: Cymek
ID: 2386690
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


party_pants said:

Divine Angel said:

I heard about that! My first reaction was, what the hell is a super El Niño? I assume it’s another meaningless weather term.

El Niño is not a meaningless term. It is a known pattern that brings drought to the eastern side of Australia. Generally considered bad. A super Niño is just a particularly severe one, and therefore bader.

Is that the other ‘El’ ?
El Niña ?

El Kabong is a weather system that hits you with a guitar

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:03:07
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386691
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


Divine Angel said:

Spiny Norman said:

No, it’s quite significant. The El Niño is warm water in the eastern Pacific Ocean that dumps it heat energy into western north & south America’s. It’ll mean a hotter summer and wilder weather for them.

I know what El Niño is, I was talking about a “super” El Niño.

Yeah it might be a journo elaboration, but it appears to be otherwise valid. The data they’re getting shows that it’s going to be the strongest ever,

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:03:41
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2386692
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


Divine Angel said:

Spiny Norman said:

No, it’s quite significant. The El Niño is warm water in the eastern Pacific Ocean that dumps it heat energy into western north & south America’s. It’ll mean a hotter summer and wilder weather for them.

I know what El Niño is, I was talking about a “super” El Niño.

Yeah it might be a journo elaboration, but it appears to be otherwise valid. The data they’re getting shows that it’s going to be the strongest ever,

yeah, that part sucks. I suppose the inevitable wildfires will be God’s punishment for gays/capitalism/Trump regime/insert other bullshit here.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:04:58
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2386693
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


Spiny Norman said:

party_pants said:

El Niño is not a meaningless term. It is a known pattern that brings drought to the eastern side of Australia. Generally considered bad. A super Niño is just a particularly severe one, and therefore bader.

Is that the other ‘El’ ?
El Niña ?

El Kabong is a weather system that hits you with a guitar

That still cracks me up.
“Señor, why do they call you El Kabong?” :)

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:05:52
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2386694
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Spiny Norman said:

Divine Angel said:

I know what El Niño is, I was talking about a “super” El Niño.

Yeah it might be a journo elaboration, but it appears to be otherwise valid. The data they’re getting shows that it’s going to be the strongest ever,

yeah, that part sucks. I suppose the inevitable wildfires will be God’s punishment for gays/capitalism/Trump regime/insert other bullshit here.

And don’t forget Reality TV. That’s a big one, too.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:07:59
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386695
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The state government’s new Net Zero Commission has called for planning rules to be updated to address extreme heat, warning it is not being taken seriously enough.

The commission’s report found extreme heat had caused more deaths in Australia in 18 years than all other natural hazards combined.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:08:30
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2386696
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


Divine Angel said:

Spiny Norman said:

Yeah it might be a journo elaboration, but it appears to be otherwise valid. The data they’re getting shows that it’s going to be the strongest ever,

yeah, that part sucks. I suppose the inevitable wildfires will be God’s punishment for gays/capitalism/Trump regime/insert other bullshit here.

And don’t forget Reality TV. That’s a big one, too.

Oh crap, it’s Friday, I forgot the new Survivor ep is out. Last week’s was a doozy.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:09:23
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2386697
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


Divine Angel said:

Spiny Norman said:

Yeah it might be a journo elaboration, but it appears to be otherwise valid. The data they’re getting shows that it’s going to be the strongest ever,

yeah, that part sucks. I suppose the inevitable wildfires will be God’s punishment for gays/capitalism/Trump regime/insert other bullshit here.

And don’t forget Reality TV. That’s a big one, too.

Has God seen MAFS? I’d send a severe weather system too if I had to watch that shit.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:10:33
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386698
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Spiny Norman said:

Divine Angel said:

yeah, that part sucks. I suppose the inevitable wildfires will be God’s punishment for gays/capitalism/Trump regime/insert other bullshit here.

And don’t forget Reality TV. That’s a big one, too.

Has God seen MAFS? I’d send a severe weather system too if I had to watch that shit.

God only watches the ABC.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:10:35
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2386700
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Spiny Norman said:

Divine Angel said:

yeah, that part sucks. I suppose the inevitable wildfires will be God’s punishment for gays/capitalism/Trump regime/insert other bullshit here.

And don’t forget Reality TV. That’s a big one, too.

Oh crap, it’s Friday, I forgot the new Survivor ep is out. Last week’s was a doozy.

Careful, you’ll generate a super cyclone to hit us.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:11:07
From: Arts
ID: 2386701
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Spiny Norman said:

Divine Angel said:

yeah, that part sucks. I suppose the inevitable wildfires will be God’s punishment for gays/capitalism/Trump regime/insert other bullshit here.

And don’t forget Reality TV. That’s a big one, too.

Oh crap, it’s Friday, I forgot the new Survivor ep is out. Last week’s was a doozy.

My daughter saw the new survivor guy at a club last week. She got a photo and shared it in the family group chat… she was upset that we didn’t respond to the messages… guys, she sent the pics and messages at 3.30am…

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:11:39
From: ChrispenEvan
ID: 2386702
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:

God only watches the ABC.

I don’t have a TV.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:12:24
From: Michael V
ID: 2386703
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Spiny Norman said:

Divine Angel said:

I know what El Niño is, I was talking about a “super” El Niño.

Yeah it might be a journo elaboration, but it appears to be otherwise valid. The data they’re getting shows that it’s going to be the strongest ever,


As a kid, I lived on the other side of the hill to Lake Albert. Used to go swimming there though. Never really like the slimy feel of the muddy bottom.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:12:33
From: Arts
ID: 2386704
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Divine Angel said:

Spiny Norman said:

And don’t forget Reality TV. That’s a big one, too.

Has God seen MAFS? I’d send a severe weather system too if I had to watch that shit.

God only watches the ABC.

Inspector Rex distracts him from the starving children crisis.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:13:04
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2386705
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ChrispenEvan said:


roughbarked said:

God only watches the ABC.

I don’t have a TV.

I have one but I hardly ever watch it.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:14:13
From: Michael V
ID: 2386706
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Spiny Norman said:

Divine Angel said:

yeah, that part sucks. I suppose the inevitable wildfires will be God’s punishment for gays/capitalism/Trump regime/insert other bullshit here.

And don’t forget Reality TV. That’s a big one, too.

Has God seen MAFS? I’d send a severe weather system too if I had to watch that shit.

I watched a season and found it funny. As in laughable…

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:15:14
From: Michael V
ID: 2386707
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


Divine Angel said:

Spiny Norman said:

And don’t forget Reality TV. That’s a big one, too.

Oh crap, it’s Friday, I forgot the new Survivor ep is out. Last week’s was a doozy.

My daughter saw the new survivor guy at a club last week. She got a photo and shared it in the family group chat… she was upset that we didn’t respond to the messages… guys, she sent the pics and messages at 3.30am…

Lordy!

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:15:14
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2386708
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


Divine Angel said:

Spiny Norman said:

And don’t forget Reality TV. That’s a big one, too.

Oh crap, it’s Friday, I forgot the new Survivor ep is out. Last week’s was a doozy.

My daughter saw the new survivor guy at a club last week. She got a photo and shared it in the family group chat… she was upset that we didn’t respond to the messages… guys, she sent the pics and messages at 3.30am…

I haven’t bothered with the new season of Australian Survivor. I dislike the new host. But I see why he was appointed, to appeal to the US audience who know him from a couple of their own reality shows.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:15:56
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2386709
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Divine Angel said:

Spiny Norman said:

And don’t forget Reality TV. That’s a big one, too.

Has God seen MAFS? I’d send a severe weather system too if I had to watch that shit.

I watched a season and found it funny. As in laughable…

The only bits I’ve seen of MAFS is Margaret Pomeranz’s reviews on The Weekly with Charlie Pickering.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:16:37
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386711
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


roughbarked said:

Spiny Norman said:

Yeah it might be a journo elaboration, but it appears to be otherwise valid. The data they’re getting shows that it’s going to be the strongest ever,


As a kid, I lived on the other side of the hill to Lake Albert. Used to go swimming there though. Never really like the slimy feel of the muddy bottom.

We swam in the main and other canals. When they used to cut the water off in winter, the main canal had mud that would come up to your crotch. Really difficult to walk in. Need help to get out.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:17:06
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2386712
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

“Prominent surgeon Dr Reza Adib, the partner of former long-serving Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, has been charged with three counts of rape, two counts of deprivation of liberty and one count of sexual assault.”

What’s the difference between rape and sexual assalt?

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:19:09
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386713
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


“Prominent surgeon Dr Reza Adib, the partner of former long-serving Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, has been charged with three counts of rape, two counts of deprivation of liberty and one count of sexual assault.”

What’s the difference between rape and sexual assalt?

Sexual assault may not include penetration?

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:19:11
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2386714
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


ChrispenEvan said:

roughbarked said:

God only watches the ABC.

I don’t have a TV.

I have one but I hardly ever watch it.

…but I will of course be watching the Eurovision finals in a couple of weeks.

But I may watch them live on the computer rather than the telly.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:20:16
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2386715
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


“Prominent surgeon Dr Reza Adib, the partner of former long-serving Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, has been charged with three counts of rape, two counts of deprivation of liberty and one count of sexual assault.”

What’s the difference between rape and sexual assalt?

Rape usually refers to intercourse without consent, whereas sexual assault is any form of sexual touching without consent, eg grabbing someone’s breasts.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:20:51
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386716
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Bubblecar said:

ChrispenEvan said:

I don’t have a TV.

I have one but I hardly ever watch it.

…but I will of course be watching the Eurovision finals in a couple of weeks.

But I may watch them live on the computer rather than the telly.

Plug the ‘puter into the telly and get the big screen and the comfy char.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:22:26
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2386718
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Bubblecar said:

ChrispenEvan said:

I don’t have a TV.

I have one but I hardly ever watch it.

…but I will of course be watching the Eurovision finals in a couple of weeks.

But I may watch them live on the computer rather than the telly.

I only watch the footie and cricket on mine.
And of course Fox News.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:26:00
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2386723
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Bubblecar said:

Bubblecar said:

I have one but I hardly ever watch it.

…but I will of course be watching the Eurovision finals in a couple of weeks.

But I may watch them live on the computer rather than the telly.

Plug the ‘puter into the telly and get the big screen and the comfy char.

It’s live on the telly, too. But the live broadcasts start at 5am so watching it on telly through the speakers in the living room at that hour might disturb the neighbours.

My PC monitor is quite big and this new pooter chair is quite comfortable. We’ll see.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:28:02
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386725
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


roughbarked said:

Bubblecar said:

…but I will of course be watching the Eurovision finals in a couple of weeks.

But I may watch them live on the computer rather than the telly.

Plug the ‘puter into the telly and get the big screen and the comfy char.

It’s live on the telly, too. But the live broadcasts start at 5am so watching it on telly through the speakers in the living room at that hour might disturb the neighbours.

My PC monitor is quite big and this new pooter chair is quite comfortable. We’ll see.

Has it got arms?

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:28:42
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2386726
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


roughbarked said:

Bubblecar said:

…but I will of course be watching the Eurovision finals in a couple of weeks.

But I may watch them live on the computer rather than the telly.

Plug the ‘puter into the telly and get the big screen and the comfy char.

It’s live on the telly, too. But the live broadcasts start at 5am so watching it on telly through the speakers in the living room at that hour might disturb the neighbours.

My PC monitor is quite big and this new pooter chair is quite comfortable. We’ll see.

You can watch it with the sound off, it’s not like it’s going to be Dana and All Kinds of Everything.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:29:39
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386727
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Bubblecar said:

roughbarked said:

Plug the ‘puter into the telly and get the big screen and the comfy char.

It’s live on the telly, too. But the live broadcasts start at 5am so watching it on telly through the speakers in the living room at that hour might disturb the neighbours.

My PC monitor is quite big and this new pooter chair is quite comfortable. We’ll see.

You can watch it with the sound off, it’s not like it’s going to be Dana and All Kinds of Everything.

or use headphones.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:35:01
From: Arts
ID: 2386731
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


“Prominent surgeon Dr Reza Adib, the partner of former long-serving Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, has been charged with three counts of rape, two counts of deprivation of liberty and one count of sexual assault.”

What’s the difference between rape and sexual assalt?

Sexual assault is any sexually explicit touching that may or may not include penetration by penis object or body part

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:35:15
From: dv
ID: 2386732
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

And we are at Kinda in our Doctor Who watch.

A memorably spooky one.
The previous story ended on a cliffhanger with Nyssa passing out. They’ve lands on a random planet to help sort her out. They encounter a landing party assessing the suitability of the planet for colonisation. A supernatural snake entity, the Kinda, traps Tegan for much of the story.

I recognise a few of the cast, including :

Nerys Hughes of Liverbirds fame.

Richard Todd, who was in Dam Busters and indeed got an Oscar nomination for The Hasty Heart. He really did have a long and happy career on stage and screen. Here he plays a rather gung ho colonialist, complete with pith helmet.

Mary Morris also had a good 50 year career in the performing arts, quite a lot of Shakespearian stuff and period pieces but also science fiction.

Jeff Stewart who played Reg Ollis on The Bill for 25000 episodes or something and much else.

Fair to say they didn’t skimp on the cast, which apparently didn’t leave much money for the snakey special effects.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:36:30
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2386736
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


Peak Warming Man said:

“Prominent surgeon Dr Reza Adib, the partner of former long-serving Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, has been charged with three counts of rape, two counts of deprivation of liberty and one count of sexual assault.”

What’s the difference between rape and sexual assalt?

Sexual assault is any sexually explicit touching that may or may not include penetration by penis object or body part

Ta.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:36:37
From: Arts
ID: 2386737
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Peak Warming Man said:

“Prominent surgeon Dr Reza Adib, the partner of former long-serving Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, has been charged with three counts of rape, two counts of deprivation of liberty and one count of sexual assault.”

What’s the difference between rape and sexual assalt?

Rape usually refers to intercourse without consent, whereas sexual assault is any form of sexual touching without consent, eg grabbing someone’s breasts.

Rape is penetration by penis, object or body part…. Not confined to intercourse.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:37:45
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2386739
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


And we are at Kinda in our Doctor Who watch.

A memorably spooky one.
The previous story ended on a cliffhanger with Nyssa passing out. They’ve lands on a random planet to help sort her out. They encounter a landing party assessing the suitability of the planet for colonisation. A supernatural snake entity, the Kinda, traps Tegan for much of the story.

I recognise a few of the cast, including :

Nerys Hughes of Liverbirds fame.

Richard Todd, who was in Dam Busters and indeed got an Oscar nomination for The Hasty Heart. He really did have a long and happy career on stage and screen. Here he plays a rather gung ho colonialist, complete with pith helmet.

Mary Morris also had a good 50 year career in the performing arts, quite a lot of Shakespearian stuff and period pieces but also science fiction.

Jeff Stewart who played Reg Ollis on The Bill for 25000 episodes or something and much else.

Fair to say they didn’t skimp on the cast, which apparently didn’t leave much money for the snakey special effects.

Sounds like that one’s worth a rewatch.

BTW it was Reg Hollis, not Ollis.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:38:55
From: Cymek
ID: 2386741
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


And we are at Kinda in our Doctor Who watch.

A memorably spooky one.
The previous story ended on a cliffhanger with Nyssa passing out. They’ve lands on a random planet to help sort her out. They encounter a landing party assessing the suitability of the planet for colonisation. A supernatural snake entity, the Kinda, traps Tegan for much of the story.

I recognise a few of the cast, including :

Nerys Hughes of Liverbirds fame.

Richard Todd, who was in Dam Busters and indeed got an Oscar nomination for The Hasty Heart. He really did have a long and happy career on stage and screen. Here he plays a rather gung ho colonialist, complete with pith helmet.

Mary Morris also had a good 50 year career in the performing arts, quite a lot of Shakespearian stuff and period pieces but also science fiction.

Jeff Stewart who played Reg Ollis on The Bill for 25000 episodes or something and much else.

Fair to say they didn’t skimp on the cast, which apparently didn’t leave much money for the snakey special effects.

They revisit the Kinda later on don’t they
Is that the one were men are considered idiots and the doctor is told to be quiet

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:42:40
From: Arts
ID: 2386742
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The retreat was great, the food was excellent, the experiences were good, skin brushing is like a massage with a small broom. It actually isn’t bad.

There was one person who was a bit of a PITA. Luckily I only had to see them at meal times. Other than that a very relaxing week.

Not many photos though the kangaroos were brave and came super close, I kept a safe distance from them because they have super sharp claws and are essentially wild, there were kookaburras, some different types of parrots, a skink or two, I only managed to find two mushrooms. But it wasn’t nearly as rainy as I expected.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:44:21
From: Michael V
ID: 2386744
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


The retreat was great, the food was excellent, the experiences were good, skin brushing is like a massage with a small broom. It actually isn’t bad.

There was one person who was a bit of a PITA. Luckily I only had to see them at meal times. Other than that a very relaxing week.

Not many photos though the kangaroos were brave and came super close, I kept a safe distance from them because they have super sharp claws and are essentially wild, there were kookaburras, some different types of parrots, a skink or two, I only managed to find two mushrooms. But it wasn’t nearly as rainy as I expected.

:)

Excellent.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:47:24
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2386746
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


The retreat was great, the food was excellent, the experiences were good, skin brushing is like a massage with a small broom. It actually isn’t bad.

There was one person who was a bit of a PITA. Luckily I only had to see them at meal times. Other than that a very relaxing week.

Not many photos though the kangaroos were brave and came super close, I kept a safe distance from them because they have super sharp claws and are essentially wild, there were kookaburras, some different types of parrots, a skink or two, I only managed to find two mushrooms. But it wasn’t nearly as rainy as I expected.

Sounds a pleasant little holiday.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:49:02
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386748
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Arts said:

The retreat was great, the food was excellent, the experiences were good, skin brushing is like a massage with a small broom. It actually isn’t bad.

There was one person who was a bit of a PITA. Luckily I only had to see them at meal times. Other than that a very relaxing week.

Not many photos though the kangaroos were brave and came super close, I kept a safe distance from them because they have super sharp claws and are essentially wild, there were kookaburras, some different types of parrots, a skink or two, I only managed to find two mushrooms. But it wasn’t nearly as rainy as I expected.

Sounds a pleasant little holiday.

Omphaloskepsis.

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Date: 1/05/2026 16:57:08
From: Arts
ID: 2386759
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Arts said:

The retreat was great, the food was excellent, the experiences were good, skin brushing is like a massage with a small broom. It actually isn’t bad.

There was one person who was a bit of a PITA. Luckily I only had to see them at meal times. Other than that a very relaxing week.

Not many photos though the kangaroos were brave and came super close, I kept a safe distance from them because they have super sharp claws and are essentially wild, there were kookaburras, some different types of parrots, a skink or two, I only managed to find two mushrooms. But it wasn’t nearly as rainy as I expected.

Sounds a pleasant little holiday.

Everything they made was plant based… and so, I’m convinced that plant based diets can work and be fulfilling etc etc… but fuck it feels like a lot of work… it’s delicious, don’t get me wrong, you do not have to compromise flavour, but there are added elements that I just wouldn’t do… the extra nuts and seeds and oils etc… And while I don’t actually have a lot of dairy in my diet – I found myself wanting some cheese…. Still. New experiences and all that.

I also did sound therapy, or healing or whatever they call it.. I quite liked that… the noise helped block out the chaos in my brain for a bit…. Would I actively seek it out? Probably not, but it was a nice experience

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Date: 1/05/2026 17:00:43
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386761
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


Bubblecar said:

Arts said:

The retreat was great, the food was excellent, the experiences were good, skin brushing is like a massage with a small broom. It actually isn’t bad.

There was one person who was a bit of a PITA. Luckily I only had to see them at meal times. Other than that a very relaxing week.

Not many photos though the kangaroos were brave and came super close, I kept a safe distance from them because they have super sharp claws and are essentially wild, there were kookaburras, some different types of parrots, a skink or two, I only managed to find two mushrooms. But it wasn’t nearly as rainy as I expected.

Sounds a pleasant little holiday.

Everything they made was plant based… and so, I’m convinced that plant based diets can work and be fulfilling etc etc… but fuck it feels like a lot of work… it’s delicious, don’t get me wrong, you do not have to compromise flavour, but there are added elements that I just wouldn’t do… the extra nuts and seeds and oils etc… And while I don’t actually have a lot of dairy in my diet – I found myself wanting some cheese…. Still. New experiences and all that.

I also did sound therapy, or healing or whatever they call it.. I quite liked that… the noise helped block out the chaos in my brain for a bit…. Would I actively seek it out? Probably not, but it was a nice experience

I’d have enjoyed it there and yes, I do munch a fair bit of cheese. Teeth are getting tired of crunching nuts.

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Date: 1/05/2026 17:14:32
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2386768
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


Bubblecar said:

Arts said:

The retreat was great, the food was excellent, the experiences were good, skin brushing is like a massage with a small broom. It actually isn’t bad.

There was one person who was a bit of a PITA. Luckily I only had to see them at meal times. Other than that a very relaxing week.

Not many photos though the kangaroos were brave and came super close, I kept a safe distance from them because they have super sharp claws and are essentially wild, there were kookaburras, some different types of parrots, a skink or two, I only managed to find two mushrooms. But it wasn’t nearly as rainy as I expected.

Sounds a pleasant little holiday.

Everything they made was plant based… and so, I’m convinced that plant based diets can work and be fulfilling etc etc… but fuck it feels like a lot of work… it’s delicious, don’t get me wrong, you do not have to compromise flavour, but there are added elements that I just wouldn’t do… the extra nuts and seeds and oils etc… And while I don’t actually have a lot of dairy in my diet – I found myself wanting some cheese…. Still. New experiences and all that.

I also did sound therapy, or healing or whatever they call it.. I quite liked that… the noise helped block out the chaos in my brain for a bit…. Would I actively seek it out? Probably not, but it was a nice experience

It would be an interesting change. I wouldn’t mind a whole month or two in a decent health resort.

Whenever I go to bed these days I put various white noise on the stereo in there. Does seem to help me relax, although the other night I forgot to turn it on, and was wondering why everything seemed so…peaceful :)

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Date: 1/05/2026 17:20:18
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386771
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Arts said:

Bubblecar said:

Sounds a pleasant little holiday.

Everything they made was plant based… and so, I’m convinced that plant based diets can work and be fulfilling etc etc… but fuck it feels like a lot of work… it’s delicious, don’t get me wrong, you do not have to compromise flavour, but there are added elements that I just wouldn’t do… the extra nuts and seeds and oils etc… And while I don’t actually have a lot of dairy in my diet – I found myself wanting some cheese…. Still. New experiences and all that.

I also did sound therapy, or healing or whatever they call it.. I quite liked that… the noise helped block out the chaos in my brain for a bit…. Would I actively seek it out? Probably not, but it was a nice experience

It would be an interesting change. I wouldn’t mind a whole month or two in a decent health resort.

Whenever I go to bed these days I put various white noise on the stereo in there. Does seem to help me relax, although the other night I forgot to turn it on, and was wondering why everything seemed so…peaceful :)

:)
I listen to the billion crickets in my head.

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Date: 1/05/2026 17:55:07
From: ms spock
ID: 2386789
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Greetings Earthlings

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Date: 1/05/2026 18:00:07
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2386791
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’d like to inform DV that Pizza Hut have anchovies available as additional toppings.

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Date: 1/05/2026 18:00:54
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2386792
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:

Greetings Earthlings

‘Allo!!

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Date: 1/05/2026 18:06:01
From: Michael V
ID: 2386794
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

A very, very unfortunate scientific naming accident – very short video.

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Date: 1/05/2026 18:11:03
From: party_pants
ID: 2386798
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Spiny Norman said:

Divine Angel said:

I heard about that! My first reaction was, what the hell is a super El Niño? I assume it’s another meaningless weather term.

No, it’s quite significant. The El Niño is warm water in the eastern Pacific Ocean that dumps it heat energy into western north & south America’s. It’ll mean a hotter summer and wilder weather for them.

I know what El Niño is, I was talking about a “super” El Niño.

A very strong or severe El Niño. When sea temperatures rise by more than 2C. So it is measurable and quantifiable. Probably most serious meteorologists would use less emotionally loaded words.

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Date: 1/05/2026 18:11:45
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2386799
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


ms spock said:

Greetings Earthlings

‘Allo!!

How far apart are you two right now?

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Date: 1/05/2026 18:13:35
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2386800
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Spiny Norman said:

ms spock said:

Greetings Earthlings

‘Allo!!

How far apart are you two right now?

Not far!

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Date: 1/05/2026 18:21:21
From: dv
ID: 2386803
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


dv said:

And we are at Kinda in our Doctor Who watch.

A memorably spooky one.
The previous story ended on a cliffhanger with Nyssa passing out. They’ve lands on a random planet to help sort her out. They encounter a landing party assessing the suitability of the planet for colonisation. A supernatural snake entity, the Kinda, traps Tegan for much of the story.

I recognise a few of the cast, including :

Nerys Hughes of Liverbirds fame.

Richard Todd, who was in Dam Busters and indeed got an Oscar nomination for The Hasty Heart. He really did have a long and happy career on stage and screen. Here he plays a rather gung ho colonialist, complete with pith helmet.

Mary Morris also had a good 50 year career in the performing arts, quite a lot of Shakespearian stuff and period pieces but also science fiction.

Jeff Stewart who played Reg Ollis on The Bill for 25000 episodes or something and much else.

Fair to say they didn’t skimp on the cast, which apparently didn’t leave much money for the snakey special effects.

Sounds like that one’s worth a rewatch.

BTW it was Reg Hollis, not Ollis.

Stand corrected

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Date: 1/05/2026 18:24:37
From: Neophyte
ID: 2386805
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


Bubblecar said:

dv said:

And we are at Kinda in our Doctor Who watch.

A memorably spooky one.
The previous story ended on a cliffhanger with Nyssa passing out. They’ve lands on a random planet to help sort her out. They encounter a landing party assessing the suitability of the planet for colonisation. A supernatural snake entity, the Kinda, traps Tegan for much of the story.

I recognise a few of the cast, including :

Nerys Hughes of Liverbirds fame.

Richard Todd, who was in Dam Busters and indeed got an Oscar nomination for The Hasty Heart. He really did have a long and happy career on stage and screen. Here he plays a rather gung ho colonialist, complete with pith helmet.

Mary Morris also had a good 50 year career in the performing arts, quite a lot of Shakespearian stuff and period pieces but also science fiction.

Jeff Stewart who played Reg Ollis on The Bill for 25000 episodes or something and much else.

Fair to say they didn’t skimp on the cast, which apparently didn’t leave much money for the snakey special effects.

Sounds like that one’s worth a rewatch.

BTW it was Reg Hollis, not Ollis.

Stand corrected

Mary Morris played Number Two in a memorable episode of The Prisoner.

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Date: 1/05/2026 18:26:50
From: dv
ID: 2386806
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


dv said:

And we are at Kinda in our Doctor Who watch.

A memorably spooky one.
The previous story ended on a cliffhanger with Nyssa passing out. They’ve lands on a random planet to help sort her out. They encounter a landing party assessing the suitability of the planet for colonisation. A supernatural snake entity, the Kinda, traps Tegan for much of the story.

I recognise a few of the cast, including :

Nerys Hughes of Liverbirds fame.

Richard Todd, who was in Dam Busters and indeed got an Oscar nomination for The Hasty Heart. He really did have a long and happy career on stage and screen. Here he plays a rather gung ho colonialist, complete with pith helmet.

Mary Morris also had a good 50 year career in the performing arts, quite a lot of Shakespearian stuff and period pieces but also science fiction.

Jeff Stewart who played Reg Ollis on The Bill for 25000 episodes or something and much else.

Fair to say they didn’t skimp on the cast, which apparently didn’t leave much money for the snakey special effects.

They revisit the Kinda later on don’t they
Is that the one were men are considered idiots and the doctor is told to be quiet

Yes something like that.
They do revisit the snake (actually called the Mara, not the Kinda, my mistake) in Snakedance.

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Date: 1/05/2026 18:35:17
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2386808
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


Bubblecar said:

dv said:

And we are at Kinda in our Doctor Who watch.

A memorably spooky one.
The previous story ended on a cliffhanger with Nyssa passing out. They’ve lands on a random planet to help sort her out. They encounter a landing party assessing the suitability of the planet for colonisation. A supernatural snake entity, the Kinda, traps Tegan for much of the story.

I recognise a few of the cast, including :

Nerys Hughes of Liverbirds fame.

Richard Todd, who was in Dam Busters and indeed got an Oscar nomination for The Hasty Heart. He really did have a long and happy career on stage and screen. Here he plays a rather gung ho colonialist, complete with pith helmet.

Mary Morris also had a good 50 year career in the performing arts, quite a lot of Shakespearian stuff and period pieces but also science fiction.

Jeff Stewart who played Reg Ollis on The Bill for 25000 episodes or something and much else.

Fair to say they didn’t skimp on the cast, which apparently didn’t leave much money for the snakey special effects.

Sounds like that one’s worth a rewatch.

BTW it was Reg Hollis, not Ollis.

Stand corrected

Richard Todd had a good war.
“On 6 June 1944, he participated in Operation Tonga during the D-Day landings. He was among the first British soldiers to land in Normandy and the first Irishman. His battalion parachuted after glider-borne forces had landed to capture the Pegasus Bridge near Caen. During the operation he met Major John Howard on the bridge and was involved in helping to repulse counter-attacks by the German forces in the area. Five days after D-Day, while still in the bridge defence area, he was promoted to captain. Todd later played Howard in the 1962 film The Longest Day, recreating these events.”

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Date: 1/05/2026 18:51:00
From: ms spock
ID: 2386809
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Health authorities warn of deadly mushrooms surging across Australian backyards

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Date: 1/05/2026 18:54:04
From: ms spock
ID: 2386810
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Spiny Norman said:

ms spock said:

Greetings Earthlings

‘Allo!!

How far apart are you two right now?

He’s down in the back shed, so a few metres away than usual.

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Date: 1/05/2026 19:14:36
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2386812
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


A very, very unfortunate scientific naming accident – very short video.

Oh dear.

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Date: 1/05/2026 19:22:04
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2386813
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Looking forward to a pizza at the end of a shitty week and they fuck it up.

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Date: 1/05/2026 19:23:36
From: ruby
ID: 2386814
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


A very, very unfortunate scientific naming accident – very short video.

ummmahh

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Date: 1/05/2026 19:27:09
From: Arts
ID: 2386815
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Looking forward to a pizza at the end of a shitty week and they fuck it up.

No anchovies?

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Date: 1/05/2026 19:28:54
From: ruby
ID: 2386816
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


Divine Angel said:

Looking forward to a pizza at the end of a shitty week and they fuck it up.

No anchovies?

No pineapple?

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Date: 1/05/2026 19:34:06
From: Kingy
ID: 2386817
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby said:


Arts said:

Divine Angel said:

Looking forward to a pizza at the end of a shitty week and they fuck it up.

No anchovies?

No pineapple?

No base?

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Date: 1/05/2026 19:38:35
From: Arts
ID: 2386818
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


ruby said:

Arts said:

No anchovies?

No pineapple?

No base?

No cheese?

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Date: 1/05/2026 19:39:14
From: party_pants
ID: 2386819
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Looking forward to a pizza at the end of a shitty week and they fuck it up.

how can you fuck up pizza?

It’s a very simple concept

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Date: 1/05/2026 19:39:39
From: party_pants
ID: 2386820
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


ruby said:

Arts said:

No anchovies?

No pineapple?

No base?

all your base are belong to us!

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Date: 1/05/2026 19:49:13
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2386821
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

no heating, there’s an oil crisis

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Date: 1/05/2026 19:50:56
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2386822
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

but yes sorry about your week we may tell yous all about ours another day hope you see improvement into the next

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Date: 1/05/2026 19:51:23
From: Woodie
ID: 2386823
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Looking forward to a pizza at the end of a shitty week and they fuck it up.

Wah…… did they forget to cook it or sunfin’?

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Date: 1/05/2026 19:54:07
From: ruby
ID: 2386824
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


Divine Angel said:

Looking forward to a pizza at the end of a shitty week and they fuck it up.

Wah…… did they forget to cook it or sunfin’?

Perhaps it’s not what they forgot, perhaps it was something extra added.
Their own special sauce?

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Date: 1/05/2026 20:02:58
From: Arts
ID: 2386825
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby said:


Woodie said:

Divine Angel said:

Looking forward to a pizza at the end of a shitty week and they fuck it up.

Wah…… did they forget to cook it or sunfin’?

Perhaps it’s not what they forgot, perhaps it was something extra added.
Their own special sauce?

They ordered pizza and got tacos

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Date: 1/05/2026 20:03:37
From: Woodie
ID: 2386826
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby said:


Woodie said:

Divine Angel said:

Looking forward to a pizza at the end of a shitty week and they fuck it up.

Wah…… did they forget to cook it or sunfin’?

Perhaps it’s not what they forgot, perhaps it was something extra added.
Their own special sauce?

P’raps Ms Angel found some special sauce in the manner of a great gob of spittle right in the middle. We can only speculate.

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Date: 1/05/2026 20:06:14
From: Kingy
ID: 2386828
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


ruby said:

Woodie said:

Wah…… did they forget to cook it or sunfin’?

Perhaps it’s not what they forgot, perhaps it was something extra added.
Their own special sauce?

P’raps Ms Angel found some special sauce in the manner of a great gob of spittle right in the middle. We can only speculate.

I reckon this will be one of the questions in the great Forum Quiz tomorrow evening.

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Date: 1/05/2026 20:09:16
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2386829
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Looking forward to a pizza at the end of a shitty week and they fuck it up.

:(

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Date: 1/05/2026 20:11:36
From: Kingy
ID: 2386830
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Anyway, I’ve been digging a hole for a housepad in Margaret River today and yesterday.

Dug out, loaded onto the truck, and removed 290 tons of excavation. Rang the engineer to come and do an inspection on Monday arvo, so that I can start to cart in 600 tons of sand. While waiting for the engineer, I’ll be starting another house pad in Margs on Monday morning.

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Date: 1/05/2026 20:13:25
From: Kingy
ID: 2386831
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

C’mon Dockers, what are you waiting for?

Get on with it.

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Date: 1/05/2026 20:13:54
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2386832
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Parp @ Woodie, only two weeks to go until the Eurovision finals.

I’m looking forward to watching them live, guzzling bubbly and scoffing nibbles at 5 o’clock in the morning.

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Date: 1/05/2026 20:15:22
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2386833
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Anyway, I’ve been digging a hole for a housepad in Margaret River today and yesterday.

Dug out, loaded onto the truck, and removed 290 tons of excavation. Rang the engineer to come and do an inspection on Monday arvo, so that I can start to cart in 600 tons of sand. While waiting for the engineer, I’ll be starting another house pad in Margs on Monday morning.

Goodo. Keep those houses coming, there’s a national shortage.

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Date: 1/05/2026 20:19:16
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2386834
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Sadly, also only two weeks to go until the first anniversary of sarahs mum leaving us.

I remember watching Eurovision with Woodie anyway, while heartbroken, ‘cos she would have want us to try to cheer up.

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Date: 1/05/2026 20:19:50
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2386835
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Sadly, also only two weeks to go until the first anniversary of sarahs mum leaving us.

I remember watching Eurovision with Woodie anyway, while heartbroken, ‘cos she would have want us to try to cheer up.

want = wanted

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Date: 1/05/2026 20:22:23
From: Woodie
ID: 2386836
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


C’mon Dockers, what are you waiting for?

Get on with it.

Please use in a sentence.

finger….out……ya….. pull…..!!!!!

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Date: 1/05/2026 20:26:48
From: Woodie
ID: 2386837
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Parp @ Woodie, only two weeks to go until the Eurovision finals.

I’m looking forward to watching them live, guzzling bubbly and scoffing nibbles at 5 o’clock in the morning.

They’ve been building the stage for a cuppla weeks now. There’s Choobs of it.

Proper bicyclettes on as well.

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Date: 1/05/2026 20:29:09
From: kii
ID: 2386838
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Looking forward to a pizza at the end of a shitty week and they fuck it up.

They used Caesar salad dressing instead of pizza sauce?

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Date: 1/05/2026 20:32:52
From: Kingy
ID: 2386839
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

News quiz 5/10.

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Date: 1/05/2026 20:35:58
From: dv
ID: 2386840
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Recommend

Rubs and marinades

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Date: 1/05/2026 20:41:20
From: Kingy
ID: 2386841
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Delta Airlines introduced a special half-fare rate for wives accompanying their husbands on business trips.

Anticipating some valuable testimonials, the publicity department of the airline sent out letters to all the wives of businessmen who used the special rates, asking how they enjoyed their trip.

The results were mixed. On the positive side, 96% of the surveys were returned — by far the highest in the history of such surveys.

On the negative side, virtually all of the returned surveys contained only one short sentence: “What fucking trip???”

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Date: 1/05/2026 20:43:49
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2386842
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


Recommend

Rubs and marinades

Sounds good. Where’d you get it?

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Date: 1/05/2026 20:44:45
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2386843
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:

Delta Airlines introduced a special half-fare rate for wives accompanying their husbands on business trips.

Anticipating some valuable testimonials, the publicity department of the airline sent out letters to all the wives of businessmen who used the special rates, asking how they enjoyed their trip.

The results were mixed. On the positive side, 96% of the surveys were returned — by far the highest in the history of such surveys.

On the negative side, virtually all of the returned surveys contained only one short sentence: “What fucking trip???”

Father and Uncle jokes —>

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Date: 1/05/2026 20:48:18
From: dv
ID: 2386844
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Looking forward to a pizza at the end of a shitty week and they fuck it up.

Worse things happen at sea

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Date: 1/05/2026 20:48:20
From: Kingy
ID: 2386845
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Kingy said:

Delta Airlines introduced a special half-fare rate for wives accompanying their husbands on business trips.

Anticipating some valuable testimonials, the publicity department of the airline sent out letters to all the wives of businessmen who used the special rates, asking how they enjoyed their trip.

The results were mixed. On the positive side, 96% of the surveys were returned — by far the highest in the history of such surveys.

On the negative side, virtually all of the returned surveys contained only one short sentence: “What fucking trip???”

Father and Uncle jokes —>

“It’s not the best ceiling I’ve ever seen, but it’s up there.👆 “

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Date: 1/05/2026 20:48:23
From: dv
ID: 2386846
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Looking forward to a pizza at the end of a shitty week and they fuck it up.

Worse things happen at sea

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Date: 1/05/2026 20:49:57
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2386847
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Time to have the shave and shower I was going to have much earlier in the day.

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Date: 1/05/2026 20:51:22
From: Kingy
ID: 2386848
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I forgot to put a mixer in the fridge yesterday, so I’m stealing Ms Kingy’s diet coke to dilute the whiskey for FNDC.

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Date: 1/05/2026 21:16:05
From: dv
ID: 2386849
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


dv said:

Recommend

Rubs and marinades

Sounds good. Where’d you get it?

Woolworths

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Date: 1/05/2026 21:16:50
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2386850
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


I forgot to put a mixer in the fridge yesterday, so I’m stealing Ms Kingy’s diet coke to dilute the whiskey for FNDC.

Yeah that should be alright.

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Date: 1/05/2026 21:17:25
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2386851
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


Bubblecar said:

dv said:

Recommend

Rubs and marinades

Sounds good. Where’d you get it?

Woolworths

Nothing but the best.

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Date: 1/05/2026 21:32:44
From: buffy
ID: 2386853
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Health authorities warn of deadly mushrooms surging across Australian backyards

I’ve IDd quite a few on iNaturalist in the past month or so. Mostly around the suburbs just North of the Melbourne CBD. I only ID from Victoria, I don’t know what is happening in other states.

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Date: 1/05/2026 21:51:16
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2386855
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

fun food season then we guess

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Date: 1/05/2026 22:10:48
From: Woodie
ID: 2386861
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

How is your supply of anti-faint pills, Mr Kingy and Mr Panty Parts.?

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Date: 1/05/2026 22:11:07
From: kii
ID: 2386862
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


kii said:

It’s another day. My toes are cold. My head is blerghy and my throat is still scratchy.
My new slippers aren’t here yet.
My brain keeps circling around a response to KFC3’s, King Fucking Charles the 3rd, speech in the USA. I’ll round up my thoughts when I have the energy.

Let it wash over you. It’s pretty much irrelevent to us.

Nah, it’s a worthy convoluted thought.

Some of you may remember that during Trump’s first administration, people on social media often joked about having Britain declare the US’s independence as null and void due to how stupid the country was for electing the idiot. There were memes, I am sure of it, and it brought great amusement to many people.

This second administration is 1,000 times worse, and the people STILL supporting Trump are even crazier and stoopider.

So, KFC3 comes over under the guise of the 250 year celebration of the USA’s independence and makes a perfect speech about what their country’s independence actually means. A well-crafted reminder about what the founding fathers wanted for the USA.

Anyway, that’s what my brain has been dealing with as I embrace this lurgy or whatever it is.

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Date: 1/05/2026 22:12:59
From: party_pants
ID: 2386863
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


How is your supply of anti-faint pills, Mr Kingy and Mr Panty Parts.?

Never in doubt mate ;p

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Date: 1/05/2026 22:24:29
From: Woodie
ID: 2386864
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


Woodie said:

How is your supply of anti-faint pills, Mr Kingy and Mr Panty Parts.?

Never in doubt mate ;p

I nodded off for most of the second half.

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Date: 1/05/2026 22:29:50
From: Arts
ID: 2386865
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

We still don’t know how they fucked it up.

And now it looks like we have to wait until the next episode.

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Date: 1/05/2026 22:41:23
From: party_pants
ID: 2386868
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


We still don’t know how they fucked it up.

And now it looks like we have to wait until the next episode.

Yes, we haven’t heard for DA since. I am beginning to be concerned that it was a Beef Wellington Pizza.

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Date: 1/05/2026 22:42:00
From: party_pants
ID: 2386869
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


Arts said:

We still don’t know how they fucked it up.

And now it looks like we have to wait until the next episode.

Yes, we haven’t heard for DA since. I am beginning to be concerned that it was a Beef Wellington Pizza.

from

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Date: 1/05/2026 22:46:16
From: kii
ID: 2386871
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


Arts said:

We still don’t know how they fucked it up.

And now it looks like we have to wait until the next episode.

Yes, we haven’t heard for DA since. I am beginning to be concerned that it was a Beef Wellington Pizza.

Oh well, no quiz this weekend.

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Date: 2/05/2026 00:10:32
From: AussieDJ
ID: 2386883
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


buffy said:

kii said:

It’s another day. My toes are cold. My head is blerghy and my throat is still scratchy.
My new slippers aren’t here yet.
My brain keeps circling around a response to KFC3’s, King Fucking Charles the 3rd, speech in the USA. I’ll round up my thoughts when I have the energy.

Let it wash over you. It’s pretty much irrelevent to us.

Nah, it’s a worthy convoluted thought.

Some of you may remember that during Trump’s first administration, people on social media often joked about having Britain declare the US’s independence as null and void due to how stupid the country was for electing the idiot. There were memes, I am sure of it, and it brought great amusement to many people.

This second administration is 1,000 times worse, and the people STILL supporting Trump are even crazier and stoopider.

So, KFC3 comes over under the guise of the 250 year celebration of the USA’s independence and makes a perfect speech about what their country’s independence actually means. A well-crafted reminder about what the founding fathers wanted for the USA.

Anyway, that’s what my brain has been dealing with as I embrace this lurgy or whatever it is.

Simon Schama
Financial Times

That went well. In fact, one might say, without a trace of irony, it could have hardly gone better. But then those who wanted the royal US visit to be called off could hardly have anticipated King Charles triggering bursts of applause from Republicans as well as Democrats as they listened to a speech studded with views diametrically opposed to those of the president and his administration.

Some of this warm reception across the aisle was, I think, sheer pleasure at the recovery of institutional dignity: the collective response of a Congress that was paid the unfamiliar compliment of being taken seriously as a forum where thoughtfulness and the public interest could find an attentive hearing, rather than sinking into a mudhole of rancid partisanship, puerile catcalling and vainglorious self-congratulation. “America’s words carry weight and meaning as they have since independence,” the King emphasised towards the end of his speech, flattering the significance of American history as an embodiment of something other than the exercise of raw power. Cue the standing ovation.

The rhetorical cunning of the speech (you could hear Cicero applauding from the tomb) was to couple positions anathema to Trump with glosses from which it would be impossible for a patriotic American to dissent. Thus, praise of interfaith co-operation was prefaced by a profession of Christian faith as “a firm anchor”; the indispensability of Nato and “unyielding resolve” in the defence of Ukraine by remembering the invocation of Article 5, and the allied response following the catastrophe of 9/11; and a call to address climate change by quoting Theodore Roosevelt (one of Donald Trump’s idols) on the “glorious heritage” of the American landscape. If Woody Guthrie can’t persuade Republicans and the president to see that “this land is your land”, then the environmentally crusading British king was there to remind them. The Speaker of the House applauded, while the vice-president remained unmoved.

Following the speech, a CNN commentator remarked on the King’s directness, the obvious regal comparison being his mother’s address to a joint session of Congress in 1991, mindful as she habitually was of never violating the monarchy’s unwritten law of political restraint.

King Charles preferred to stress a legacy of distinctively British political thought and action: the restraints on absolutism imposed by Magna Carta (the barons would not have been pleased by the arbitrary warrants and seizures of ICE); the Declaration of Right of 1689 that was the foundational document of the British constitutional monarchy, to which the writers of state declarations in the spring of 1776, and the subsequent writers of the July Declaration of Independence, looked for inspiration. In some respects, as the King correctly noted, the American Bill of Rights of 1791 drew on the very wording of the British Bill of Rights of 1689. Camilla, Queen Consort, King Charles III, President Donald Trump, and first lady Melania Trump watch troops in historical uniforms march past at the White House. The King and President Trump, with Queen Camilla and first lady Melania Trump, watch the US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps march past the White House balcony on Tuesday.

Framing the core principles of liberal democracy as a common inheritance of both the Founding Fathers and the monarchy against which they rebelled, the King was calling for another America to bestir itself. Better to take Abraham Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address as a model than the authoritarianism of Putin and Xi Jinping, much less the busted flush of Viktor Orbán. The cause of constitutionally protected liberal democracy, and that of the fate of planet Earth itself, were not yet lost, unless wilfully surrendered.

Thus, in one of history’s happier paradoxes, a British king came to Washington to speak against absolute monarchy, of the sort on which predecessors bearing the same royal name rested, as they supposed, their own divinely ordained authority; and also to speak, by strong implication, against the great autocrats and kleptocrats of our own age.

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Date: 2/05/2026 00:16:34
From: Kingy
ID: 2386885
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 2/05/2026 00:18:41
From: Kingy
ID: 2386886
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 2/05/2026 06:29:22
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386897
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning. 19 degrees at the moment, should get up to 27 later. The rain hasn’t arrived yet. Though they do say that some should arrive by tomorrow arvo.

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Date: 2/05/2026 06:39:01
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386898
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Banksy podcaster Peak added: “It’s really clever. It captures a very precise moment in time, which most statues never manage to do, where the flag’s kind of blinding this puffed up, besuited leader who’s about to step off a precipice and look very silly indeed. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4pvyw82exo

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Date: 2/05/2026 06:53:55
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386899
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The National Transport Research Organisation is calling on the federal government to tighten safety standards for imported large utes.

ANCAP Safety data shows there has been a 270 per cent increase in large ute sales since 2019.

Has anybody tried to reverse into the street from centre parking with one of these things parked on the side of you facing the traffic?

Most of Australia’s parking spaces weren’t drawn up considering that we’d ever have these monstrosities parking there.

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Date: 2/05/2026 07:12:32
From: ms spock
ID: 2386901
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Greetings Earthlings

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Date: 2/05/2026 07:19:36
From: ms spock
ID: 2386902
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Sadly, also only two weeks to go until the first anniversary of sarahs mum leaving us.

I remember watching Eurovision with Woodie anyway, while heartbroken, ‘cos she would have want us to try to cheer up.

:(

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Date: 2/05/2026 07:20:43
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386903
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:

Greetings Earthlings

Good morning ms spock.

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Date: 2/05/2026 07:20:53
From: buffy
ID: 2386904
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 17 degrees at the back door, overcast and windy. We are forecast 25 degrees, windy, with rain increasing.

Bakery Breakfast with my bushwandering friend. Then I really should make the effort to mow the front yard before the rain gets here.

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Date: 2/05/2026 07:21:14
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386905
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Bubblecar said:

Sadly, also only two weeks to go until the first anniversary of sarahs mum leaving us.

I remember watching Eurovision with Woodie anyway, while heartbroken, ‘cos she would have want us to try to cheer up.

:(

:(

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Date: 2/05/2026 07:25:51
From: ms spock
ID: 2386906
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


ms spock said:

Health authorities warn of deadly mushrooms surging across Australian backyards

I’ve IDd quite a few on iNaturalist in the past month or so. Mostly around the suburbs just North of the Melbourne CBD. I only ID from Victoria, I don’t know what is happening in other states.

(((nods)))

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Date: 2/05/2026 07:31:22
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386907
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Only 20 days left until I get these CT scanner guided shots of cortisoids into my foraminals. I’m finding the long wait becoming more intolerable.
I’m needed as a driver for mrs rb but I’m increasingly dangerous as turning my head is certainly not up to driving safely.
To top that off I’ll need a driver for the injections and Mrs rb won’t be up to driving yet.
My farmer friend said he would but it looks more like I’ll have to use community transport. Which can sometimes be a car full and as such rather uncomfortable for people in pain.

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Date: 2/05/2026 07:32:22
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386908
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


buffy said:

ms spock said:

Health authorities warn of deadly mushrooms surging across Australian backyards

I’ve IDd quite a few on iNaturalist in the past month or so. Mostly around the suburbs just North of the Melbourne CBD. I only ID from Victoria, I don’t know what is happening in other states.

(((nods)))

Safe enough here as it isn’t wet enough to have mushrooms.

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Date: 2/05/2026 07:47:08
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2386909
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:



Map looks OK to me.

It even includes Tasmania and NZ.

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Date: 2/05/2026 07:52:50
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386910
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Kingy said:


Map looks OK to me.

It even includes Tasmania and NZ.

Not a terrible map then?

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Date: 2/05/2026 08:02:43
From: ms spock
ID: 2386911
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Banksy podcaster Peak added: “It’s really clever. It captures a very precise moment in time, which most statues never manage to do, where the flag’s kind of blinding this puffed up, besuited leader who’s about to step off a precipice and look very silly indeed. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4pvyw82exo

Brilliant

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Date: 2/05/2026 08:13:50
From: ms spock
ID: 2386913
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


ms spock said:

Greetings Earthlings

Good morning ms spock.

Good morning roughbarked.

It’s raining here.

Sorry to read of your pain and transport issues.

I hope that you get pain relief soon.

And that Mrs roughbarked continues to heal.

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Date: 2/05/2026 08:14:46
From: ms spock
ID: 2386914
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Good morning Holidayers. Presently 17 degrees at the back door, overcast and windy. We are forecast 25 degrees, windy, with rain increasing.

Bakery Breakfast with my bushwandering friend. Then I really should make the effort to mow the front yard before the rain gets here.

May your pug filled day bring you joy.

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Date: 2/05/2026 08:18:21
From: ms spock
ID: 2386915
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Looking forward to a pizza at the end of a shitty week and they fuck it up.

Any updates on DA’s pizza news?

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Date: 2/05/2026 08:22:53
From: ms spock
ID: 2386916
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Kingy said:


Map looks OK to me.

It even includes Tasmania and NZ.

Which they did not manage for the Commonwealth Games
.

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Date: 2/05/2026 08:46:21
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386918
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


roughbarked said:

ms spock said:

Greetings Earthlings

Good morning ms spock.

Good morning roughbarked.

It’s raining here.

Sorry to read of your pain and transport issues.

I hope that you get pain relief soon.

And that Mrs roughbarked continues to heal.

At least we are still managing. If somewhat slowly.

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Date: 2/05/2026 08:53:15
From: ms spock
ID: 2386919
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


ms spock said:

roughbarked said:

Good morning ms spock.

Good morning roughbarked.

It’s raining here.

Sorry to read of your pain and transport issues.

I hope that you get pain relief soon.

And that Mrs roughbarked continues to heal.

At least we are still managing. If somewhat slowly.

Slow and steady wins the race.

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Date: 2/05/2026 08:54:48
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386920
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


roughbarked said:

ms spock said:

Good morning roughbarked.

It’s raining here.

Sorry to read of your pain and transport issues.

I hope that you get pain relief soon.

And that Mrs roughbarked continues to heal.

At least we are still managing. If somewhat slowly.

Slow and steady wins the race.

The race if there is one is to who dies first. So I’m happy to announce that it is not a race.

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Date: 2/05/2026 09:01:04
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2386925
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:

Kingy said:


Map looks OK to me.

It even includes Tasmania and NZ.

but the further from the equator you are the further you have to walk

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Date: 2/05/2026 09:26:32
From: ms spock
ID: 2386933
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


ms spock said:

roughbarked said:

At least we are still managing. If somewhat slowly.

Slow and steady wins the race.

The race if there is one is to who dies first. So I’m happy to announce that it is not a race.

Good news

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Date: 2/05/2026 09:43:40
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2386934
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:

Divine Angel said:


Looking forward to a pizza at the end of a shitty week and they fuck it up.

Any updates on DA’s pizza news?

I got a credit for my next order, having refused to wait another hour for them to remake and deliver it. I was pretty pissed, let me tell you.

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Date: 2/05/2026 09:47:19
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386935
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ms spock said:

Divine Angel said:


Looking forward to a pizza at the end of a shitty week and they fuck it up.

Any updates on DA’s pizza news?

I got a credit for my next order, having refused to wait another hour for them to remake and deliver it. I was pretty pissed, let me tell you.

When the Belvedere first opened, I asked for a vegetarian pizza with NO meat. It came with nothing else but salami. I had to try and argue with someone who pretended he couldn’t comprehend English when he said, “Salami not meat”.

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Date: 2/05/2026 09:51:30
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386936
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Rare indeed to see a BOM weather forecast for here, read: chance of rain 100% Hanging out for a good old inch.

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Date: 2/05/2026 09:52:56
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2386937
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

There’s a mural at my school, painted by year 7 kids in the year 2000. (Until fairly recently, year 7 in Qld was still primary school.) I’m not sure “mural” is the right word, it’s their handprints and initials. Those kids would be their 40s by now? Every time I walk past it, I think about those “kids” and where they are now, if their lives turned out the way they wanted (as if anyone’s does).

Anyway, that mural got painted over yesterday by the groundsman. It’s now plain white, and I’m a little sad about it.

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Date: 2/05/2026 09:55:08
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386939
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


There’s a mural at my school, painted by year 7 kids in the year 2000. (Until fairly recently, year 7 in Qld was still primary school.) I’m not sure “mural” is the right word, it’s their handprints and initials. Those kids would be their 40s by now? Every time I walk past it, I think about those “kids” and where they are now, if their lives turned out the way they wanted (as if anyone’s does).

Anyway, that mural got painted over yesterday by the groundsman. It’s now plain white, and I’m a little sad about it.

As too may be those artists whom had left their prints.

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Date: 2/05/2026 09:55:23
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2386940
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Divine Angel said:

ms spock said:

Any updates on DA’s pizza news?

I got a credit for my next order, having refused to wait another hour for them to remake and deliver it. I was pretty pissed, let me tell you.

When the Belvedere first opened, I asked for a vegetarian pizza with NO meat. It came with nothing else but salami. I had to try and argue with someone who pretended he couldn’t comprehend English when he said, “Salami not meat”.

Who has a pizza place with no vegetarian pizzas? It’s a perfectly valid option.

The other day a kid had a twiggy stick as part of lunch. He was calling it a “sausage lolly”.

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Date: 2/05/2026 10:08:41
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2386942
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


There’s a mural at my school, painted by year 7 kids in the year 2000. (Until fairly recently, year 7 in Qld was still primary school.) I’m not sure “mural” is the right word, it’s their handprints and initials. Those kids would be their 40s by now? Every time I walk past it, I think about those “kids” and where they are now, if their lives turned out the way they wanted (as if anyone’s does).

Anyway, that mural got painted over yesterday by the groundsman. It’s now plain white, and I’m a little sad about it.

What was the muriel about?

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Date: 2/05/2026 10:12:29
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386944
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Divine Angel said:

There’s a mural at my school, painted by year 7 kids in the year 2000. (Until fairly recently, year 7 in Qld was still primary school.) I’m not sure “mural” is the right word, it’s their handprints and initials. Those kids would be their 40s by now? Every time I walk past it, I think about those “kids” and where they are now, if their lives turned out the way they wanted (as if anyone’s does).

Anyway, that mural got painted over yesterday by the groundsman. It’s now plain white, and I’m a little sad about it.

What was the muriel about?

Hand stencils that have now been taken over by white supremacissm.

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Date: 2/05/2026 10:18:06
From: Arts
ID: 2386945
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ms spock said:

Divine Angel said:


Looking forward to a pizza at the end of a shitty week and they fuck it up.

Any updates on DA’s pizza news?

I got a credit for my next order, having refused to wait another hour for them to remake and deliver it. I was pretty pissed, let me tell you.

Great… but what was the problem? What did they fuck up?

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Date: 2/05/2026 10:23:39
From: ChrispenEvan
ID: 2386946
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


Divine Angel said:

ms spock said:

Any updates on DA’s pizza news?

I got a credit for my next order, having refused to wait another hour for them to remake and deliver it. I was pretty pissed, let me tell you.

Great… but what was the problem? What did they fuck up?

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Date: 2/05/2026 10:25:38
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386947
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ChrispenEvan said:


Arts said:

Divine Angel said:

I got a credit for my next order, having refused to wait another hour for them to remake and deliver it. I was pretty pissed, let me tell you.

Great… but what was the problem? What did they fuck up?


Gonna hafta lick the box.

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Date: 2/05/2026 10:35:45
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2386949
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

By and by, about seven or eight o’clock, homeward; and changing my horse again, I rode home, coaches going in great crowds to the further end of the town almost. In my way, in Leadenhall Street, there was morris-dancing which I have not seen a great while. So set my horse up at Game’s, paying 5s. for him. And so home to see Sir J. Minnes
Sir John Mennes (Comptroller of the Navy)
Thumbnail1599-71. Much of his early life was spent at sea, where he rose to command various navy ships. He joined the army in 1643 and then the exiled Court in 1650. After the Restoration he became Comptroller of the Navy.
, who is well again, and after staying talking with him awhile, I took leave and went to hear Mrs. Turner’s daughter, at whose house Sir J. Minnes lies, play on the harpsicon; but, Lord! it was enough to make any man sick to hear her; yet I was forced to commend her highly.

Morris dancing happening ib Pepys diary.

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Date: 2/05/2026 10:36:34
From: Michael V
ID: 2386950
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ms spock said:

Divine Angel said:


Looking forward to a pizza at the end of a shitty week and they fuck it up.

Any updates on DA’s pizza news?

I got a credit for my next order, having refused to wait another hour for them to remake and deliver it. I was pretty pissed, let me tell you.

What happened?

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Date: 2/05/2026 10:38:01
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386951
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Divine Angel said:

ms spock said:

Any updates on DA’s pizza news?

I got a credit for my next order, having refused to wait another hour for them to remake and deliver it. I was pretty pissed, let me tell you.

What happened?

She’s probably saving it for the quiz.

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Date: 2/05/2026 10:38:07
From: Michael V
ID: 2386952
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Divine Angel said:

There’s a mural at my school, painted by year 7 kids in the year 2000. (Until fairly recently, year 7 in Qld was still primary school.) I’m not sure “mural” is the right word, it’s their handprints and initials. Those kids would be their 40s by now? Every time I walk past it, I think about those “kids” and where they are now, if their lives turned out the way they wanted (as if anyone’s does).

Anyway, that mural got painted over yesterday by the groundsman. It’s now plain white, and I’m a little sad about it.

What was the muriel about?

A wedding.

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Date: 2/05/2026 10:42:18
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386953
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Peak Warming Man said:

Divine Angel said:

There’s a mural at my school, painted by year 7 kids in the year 2000. (Until fairly recently, year 7 in Qld was still primary school.) I’m not sure “mural” is the right word, it’s their handprints and initials. Those kids would be their 40s by now? Every time I walk past it, I think about those “kids” and where they are now, if their lives turned out the way they wanted (as if anyone’s does).

Anyway, that mural got painted over yesterday by the groundsman. It’s now plain white, and I’m a little sad about it.

What was the muriel about?

A wedding.

:)

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Date: 2/05/2026 10:47:31
From: ms spock
ID: 2386954
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ms spock said:

Divine Angel said:


Looking forward to a pizza at the end of a shitty week and they fuck it up.

Any updates on DA’s pizza news?

I got a credit for my next order, having refused to wait another hour for them to remake and deliver it. I was pretty pissed, let me tell you.

You had such a crappy week.
Being pissed is quite understandable.

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Date: 2/05/2026 11:05:45
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2386955
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


Divine Angel said:

ms spock said:

Any updates on DA’s pizza news?

I got a credit for my next order, having refused to wait another hour for them to remake and deliver it. I was pretty pissed, let me tell you.

Great… but what was the problem? What did they fuck up?

Completely wrong pizza, and I didn’t like the one they sent.

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Date: 2/05/2026 11:11:47
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386956
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Arts said:

Divine Angel said:

I got a credit for my next order, having refused to wait another hour for them to remake and deliver it. I was pretty pissed, let me tell you.

Great… but what was the problem? What did they fuck up?

Completely wrong pizza, and I didn’t like the one they sent.


Wonder how many times that happens?

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Date: 2/05/2026 11:18:52
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2386957
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Divine Angel said:

Arts said:

Great… but what was the problem? What did they fuck up?

Completely wrong pizza, and I didn’t like the one they sent.


Wonder how many times that happens?

As far as can be established, going way back to Roman times when records begun being compiled its only ever happened twice.

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Date: 2/05/2026 11:23:15
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2386959
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


roughbarked said:

Divine Angel said:

Completely wrong pizza, and I didn’t like the one they sent.


Wonder how many times that happens?

As far as can be established, going way back to Roman times when records begun being compiled its only ever happened twice.

Once when Flavius Maximus ordered a pizza with the lot and they forgot the artichokes and when DA ordered the Ham and Pineapple Delux.

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Date: 2/05/2026 11:43:10
From: ChrispenEvan
ID: 2386963
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Divine Angel said:

Arts said:

Great… but what was the problem? What did they fuck up?

Completely wrong pizza, and I didn’t like the one they sent.


Wonder how many times that happens?

at least twice as somebody else got a wrong pizza.

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Date: 2/05/2026 11:44:10
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2386964
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Scientists finally know how old the Twelve Apostles are – and they’re much younger than anyone thought

Every year, millions of visitors stand at the clifftop lookouts along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road and gaze out at the Twelve Apostles. These towering limestone stacks, rising up to 70 metres above the Southern Ocean, are some of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks.

More…

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Date: 2/05/2026 11:45:00
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2386965
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ChrispenEvan said:


roughbarked said:

Divine Angel said:

Completely wrong pizza, and I didn’t like the one they sent.


Wonder how many times that happens?

at least twice as somebody else got a wrong pizza.

It’s never happened to me.

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Date: 2/05/2026 11:48:45
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2386966
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Tau.Neutrino said:


Scientists finally know how old the Twelve Apostles are – and they’re much younger than anyone thought

Every year, millions of visitors stand at the clifftop lookouts along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road and gaze out at the Twelve Apostles. These towering limestone stacks, rising up to 70 metres above the Southern Ocean, are some of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks.

More…

Interesting.

I’ll wait to see what MV has to say before I comment. :)

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Date: 2/05/2026 12:00:34
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2386968
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Tau.Neutrino said:


ChrispenEvan said:

roughbarked said:

Wonder how many times that happens?

at least twice as somebody else got a wrong pizza.

It’s never happened to me.

The way my luck was this week, I should have seen it coming LOL

Compounding the shit was a book I reserved at the library and was excited to read also turned out to be shit. It was about RSD (rejection sensitive dysphoria). Turns out the guy who wrote it has zero qualifications, is an ADHD influencer, cofounded LADbible, and cites no sources for any of his claims in the book. If it wasn’t a library book, I would have chucked it in the bin.

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Date: 2/05/2026 12:00:43
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386969
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I recall the XPT coming here in the past. Hoping to see it out this way again.

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Date: 2/05/2026 12:03:23
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386970
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Tau.Neutrino said:

ChrispenEvan said:

at least twice as somebody else got a wrong pizza.

It’s never happened to me.

The way my luck was this week, I should have seen it coming LOL

Compounding the shit was a book I reserved at the library and was excited to read also turned out to be shit. It was about RSD (rejection sensitive dysphoria). Turns out the guy who wrote it has zero qualifications, is an ADHD influencer, cofounded LADbible, and cites no sources for any of his claims in the book. If it wasn’t a library book, I would have chucked it in the bin.

You could also provide that review to the library?

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Date: 2/05/2026 12:04:39
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2386971
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I wasn’t on the forum much yesterday, did someone post the ABC brain teaser?

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Date: 2/05/2026 12:05:47
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2386972
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Divine Angel said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

It’s never happened to me.

The way my luck was this week, I should have seen it coming LOL

Compounding the shit was a book I reserved at the library and was excited to read also turned out to be shit. It was about RSD (rejection sensitive dysphoria). Turns out the guy who wrote it has zero qualifications, is an ADHD influencer, cofounded LADbible, and cites no sources for any of his claims in the book. If it wasn’t a library book, I would have chucked it in the bin.

You could also provide that review to the library?

There’s a 10 week wait for that book at the library, the library doesn’t care.

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Date: 2/05/2026 12:06:23
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386973
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


I wasn’t on the forum much yesterday, did someone post the ABC brain teaser?

Yes back there somewhere.

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Date: 2/05/2026 12:07:20
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386974
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


roughbarked said:

Divine Angel said:

The way my luck was this week, I should have seen it coming LOL

Compounding the shit was a book I reserved at the library and was excited to read also turned out to be shit. It was about RSD (rejection sensitive dysphoria). Turns out the guy who wrote it has zero qualifications, is an ADHD influencer, cofounded LADbible, and cites no sources for any of his claims in the book. If it wasn’t a library book, I would have chucked it in the bin.

You could also provide that review to the library?

There’s a 10 week wait for that book at the library, the library doesn’t care.

Lordy!

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Date: 2/05/2026 12:09:20
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2386975
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Divine Angel said:

I wasn’t on the forum much yesterday, did someone post the ABC brain teaser?

Yes back there somewhere.

Well I’m glad someone takes over my job when I’m not here :)

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Date: 2/05/2026 12:13:53
From: ChrispenEvan
ID: 2386976
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


roughbarked said:

Divine Angel said:

I wasn’t on the forum much yesterday, did someone post the ABC brain teaser?

Yes back there somewhere.

Well I’m glad someone takes over my job when I’m not here :)

Ha! I started the thread and regularly posted them until you stole my thunder!!!!!

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Date: 2/05/2026 12:16:50
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2386977
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ChrispenEvan said:


Divine Angel said:

roughbarked said:

Yes back there somewhere.

Well I’m glad someone takes over my job when I’m not here :)

Ha! I started the thread and regularly posted them until you stole my thunder!!!!!

You snooze, you lose ;)

I don’t even know how I ended up with it, but when I miss it, Rev starts complaining that it’s all my fault LOL

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Date: 2/05/2026 12:19:16
From: buffy
ID: 2386978
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I did some mowing. My back may not forgive me. But the rain is thinking about starting and then we are due to have a few mm each day for a few days, so I’m glad it’s done.

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Date: 2/05/2026 12:19:21
From: ChrispenEvan
ID: 2386979
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ChrispenEvan said:

Divine Angel said:

Well I’m glad someone takes over my job when I’m not here :)

Ha! I started the thread and regularly posted them until you stole my thunder!!!!!

You snooze, you lose ;)

I don’t even know how I ended up with it, but when I miss it, Rev starts complaining that it’s all my fault LOL

rev’s a pom, complaining is in his genes.

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Date: 2/05/2026 12:21:32
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386980
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ChrispenEvan said:


Divine Angel said:

ChrispenEvan said:

Ha! I started the thread and regularly posted them until you stole my thunder!!!!!

You snooze, you lose ;)

I don’t even know how I ended up with it, but when I miss it, Rev starts complaining that it’s all my fault LOL

rev’s a pom, complaining is in his genes.

Takes one to know one. ;)

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Date: 2/05/2026 12:23:41
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386981
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

There is one of those ‘orrible 50/50 quizzes today.

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Date: 2/05/2026 12:26:27
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2386982
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


There is one of those ‘orrible 50/50 quizzes today.

Maybe I should implement that style this evening. You know, just to shake things up.

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Date: 2/05/2026 12:27:59
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2386983
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


I did some mowing. My back may not forgive me. But the rain is thinking about starting and then we are due to have a few mm each day for a few days, so I’m glad it’s done.

I’m hoping for some rain so I don’t have to.

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Date: 2/05/2026 12:31:28
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386984
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


buffy said:

I did some mowing. My back may not forgive me. But the rain is thinking about starting and then we are due to have a few mm each day for a few days, so I’m glad it’s done.

I’m hoping for some rain so I don’t have to.

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Date: 2/05/2026 12:47:33
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2386987
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ChrispenEvan said:

roughbarked said:

Divine Angel said:

Completely wrong pizza, and I didn’t like the one they sent.


Wonder how many times that happens?

at least twice as somebody else got a wrong pizza.

why, is there a conservation law for pizzas

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Date: 2/05/2026 12:51:07
From: party_pants
ID: 2386988
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ChrispenEvan said:


Divine Angel said:

roughbarked said:

Yes back there somewhere.

Well I’m glad someone takes over my job when I’m not here :)

Ha! I started the thread and regularly posted them until you stole my thunder!!!!!

Not everybody reads your posts.

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Date: 2/05/2026 12:51:52
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2386989
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neighbour on the west side, who’s usually only moderately noisy (young kids etc), has decided that today’s the day to play very loud shitty music outside, flooding into every room of my house.

I hope it doesn’t become a regular nuisance.

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Date: 2/05/2026 12:54:20
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2386990
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Neighbour on the west side, who’s usually only moderately noisy (young kids etc), has decided that today’s the day to play very loud shitty music outside, flooding into every room of my house.

I hope it doesn’t become a regular nuisance.

Next thing the kids will be on your lawn.

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Date: 2/05/2026 12:55:15
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2386991
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Neighbour on the west side, who’s usually only moderately noisy (young kids etc), has decided that today’s the day to play very loud shitty music outside, flooding into every room of my house.

I hope it doesn’t become a regular nuisance.

Shame you can’t just order a precision strike.

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Date: 2/05/2026 12:56:21
From: kii
ID: 2386992
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’m awake, performed my ablutions, selected my outfit for the day – black harem pants and a black t-shirt featuring Kitten Lady’s dearly departed black cat, Coco, purple bamboo sockies and metallic grey Birkenstocks.

Then I prepared my brekky of toasted sourdough bread that features a hint of rosemary, put cottage cheese on it, with a perfectly ripe avocado on the side (with a light sprinkle of gum leaf smoked salt). My usual tea.

Just a tad miffed with my daughter-in-law. She has some very stoopid ideas about the pandemic, with particular focus on the compulsory vaccination of people working with the public.

Damn.

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Date: 2/05/2026 12:57:54
From: kii
ID: 2386993
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Bubblecar said:

Neighbour on the west side, who’s usually only moderately noisy (young kids etc), has decided that today’s the day to play very loud shitty music outside, flooding into every room of my house.

I hope it doesn’t become a regular nuisance.

Next thing the kids will be on your lawn.

The grumpy old man could just play some of his music louder and open all the windows etc.

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Date: 2/05/2026 13:04:03
From: buffy
ID: 2386994
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


roughbarked said:

Divine Angel said:

The way my luck was this week, I should have seen it coming LOL

Compounding the shit was a book I reserved at the library and was excited to read also turned out to be shit. It was about RSD (rejection sensitive dysphoria). Turns out the guy who wrote it has zero qualifications, is an ADHD influencer, cofounded LADbible, and cites no sources for any of his claims in the book. If it wasn’t a library book, I would have chucked it in the bin.

You could also provide that review to the library?

There’s a 10 week wait for that book at the library, the library doesn’t care.

Can you write your thoughts on thin paper and enclose it somewhere in the book when you return it pushing it well in towards the spine? You never know, you could start someone thinking.

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Date: 2/05/2026 13:05:13
From: buffy
ID: 2386995
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


There is one of those ‘orrible 50/50 quizzes today.

You are not obliged to do the quizzes.

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Date: 2/05/2026 13:06:35
From: buffy
ID: 2386996
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Bubblecar said:

Neighbour on the west side, who’s usually only moderately noisy (young kids etc), has decided that today’s the day to play very loud shitty music outside, flooding into every room of my house.

I hope it doesn’t become a regular nuisance.

Shame you can’t just order a precision strike.

Can’t you just play some classical stuff to cover it (and annoy them?)

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Date: 2/05/2026 13:07:34
From: buffy
ID: 2386997
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Bubblecar said:

Bubblecar said:

Neighbour on the west side, who’s usually only moderately noisy (young kids etc), has decided that today’s the day to play very loud shitty music outside, flooding into every room of my house.

I hope it doesn’t become a regular nuisance.

Shame you can’t just order a precision strike.

Can’t you just play some classical stuff to cover it (and annoy them?)

I see kii has pre-empted me.

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Date: 2/05/2026 13:13:25
From: roughbarked
ID: 2386999
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Bubblecar said:

Neighbour on the west side, who’s usually only moderately noisy (young kids etc), has decided that today’s the day to play very loud shitty music outside, flooding into every room of my house.

I hope it doesn’t become a regular nuisance.

Next thing the kids will be on your lawn.

That’s already happenned here.

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Date: 2/05/2026 13:14:16
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387001
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Divine Angel said:

roughbarked said:

You could also provide that review to the library?

There’s a 10 week wait for that book at the library, the library doesn’t care.

Can you write your thoughts on thin paper and enclose it somewhere in the book when you return it pushing it well in towards the spine? You never know, you could start someone thinking.

Like that thought.

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Date: 2/05/2026 13:14:39
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387002
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


roughbarked said:

There is one of those ‘orrible 50/50 quizzes today.

You are not obliged to do the quizzes.

Which is why I didn’t attempt it.

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Date: 2/05/2026 13:15:13
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387003
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Bubblecar said:

Bubblecar said:

Neighbour on the west side, who’s usually only moderately noisy (young kids etc), has decided that today’s the day to play very loud shitty music outside, flooding into every room of my house.

I hope it doesn’t become a regular nuisance.

Shame you can’t just order a precision strike.

Can’t you just play some classical stuff to cover it (and annoy them?)

They wouldn’t hear it over their own. That’s why they are playing it loud.

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Date: 2/05/2026 13:16:16
From: kii
ID: 2387005
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Tau.Neutrino said:

ChrispenEvan said:

at least twice as somebody else got a wrong pizza.

It’s never happened to me.

The way my luck was this week, I should have seen it coming LOL

Compounding the shit was a book I reserved at the library and was excited to read also turned out to be shit. It was about RSD (rejection sensitive dysphoria). Turns out the guy who wrote it has zero qualifications, is an ADHD influencer, cofounded LADbible, and cites no sources for any of his claims in the book. If it wasn’t a library book, I would have chucked it in the bin.

Alex Partridge? I am pretty sure he has never claimed to be qualified apart from his own experiences. I think he’s a worthwhile voice in the ND world, because he presents information in format that is accessible for many people.

“In Why Does Everybody Hate Me? Alex draws on his own experience of RSD, and shares how it’s coloured every aspect of his life, from his days as founder of the global social media content brands UniLad and LadBible, to his adult relationships, his mental health struggles and his terrible imposter syndrome. He’ll use the insights he’s gained from the world’s top experts on ADHD to share with you some simple steps to regaining your boundaries, your confidence and your self-belief.” – from Booktopia

Maybe you could have researched him prior to reserving the book at the library?

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Date: 2/05/2026 13:18:39
From: kii
ID: 2387006
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


buffy said:

Bubblecar said:

Shame you can’t just order a precision strike.

Can’t you just play some classical stuff to cover it (and annoy them?)

I see kii has pre-empted me.

I always wanted to play opera at full volume when the local tradesmen played loud mariachi band music from their trucks as they worked on roofs.

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Date: 2/05/2026 13:19:31
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387008
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 2/05/2026 13:27:39
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387012
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Bubblecar said:

Bubblecar said:

Neighbour on the west side, who’s usually only moderately noisy (young kids etc), has decided that today’s the day to play very loud shitty music outside, flooding into every room of my house.

I hope it doesn’t become a regular nuisance.

Shame you can’t just order a precision strike.

Can’t you just play some classical stuff to cover it (and annoy them?)

That’s what I’m forced to do but I don’t want to play it loud enough to annoy other innocent neighbours.

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Date: 2/05/2026 13:31:32
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2387014
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


I wasn’t on the forum much yesterday, did someone post the ABC brain teaser?

Yes and we had a lengthy discussion about the best way to evade average speed cameras.

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Date: 2/05/2026 13:32:02
From: Arts
ID: 2387015
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Arts said:

Divine Angel said:

I got a credit for my next order, having refused to wait another hour for them to remake and deliver it. I was pretty pissed, let me tell you.

Great… but what was the problem? What did they fuck up?

Completely wrong pizza, and I didn’t like the one they sent.

Thank you. What did you end up having for dinner?

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Date: 2/05/2026 13:35:31
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2387016
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Divine Angel said:

I wasn’t on the forum much yesterday, did someone post the ABC brain teaser?

Yes and we had a lengthy discussion about the best way to evade average speed cameras.

They have been installed in Queensland but not in service but people slow down when they get the sign saying you are approaching one.

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Date: 2/05/2026 13:36:36
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2387018
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ChrispenEvan said:

Divine Angel said:

Well I’m glad someone takes over my job when I’m not here :)

Ha! I started the thread and regularly posted them until you stole my thunder!!!!!

You snooze, you lose ;)

I don’t even know how I ended up with it, but when I miss it, Rev starts complaining that it’s all my fault LOL

As if a reverend gentleman such as myself would even think to ever criticise a Divine Angel.

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Date: 2/05/2026 13:38:52
From: Michael V
ID: 2387019
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Arts said:

Divine Angel said:

I got a credit for my next order, having refused to wait another hour for them to remake and deliver it. I was pretty pissed, let me tell you.

Great… but what was the problem? What did they fuck up?

Completely wrong pizza, and I didn’t like the one they sent.

Ah. Ta.

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Date: 2/05/2026 13:44:02
From: dv
ID: 2387023
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

For so long, Reddit and Quora have been the major sources of dumb questions, but Threads is coming up.

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Date: 2/05/2026 13:46:02
From: kii
ID: 2387024
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

LOOK AT THIS PUPPY!!!!

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Date: 2/05/2026 13:46:58
From: dv
ID: 2387025
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


LOOK AT THIS PUPPY!!!!


Approved

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Date: 2/05/2026 13:47:14
From: kii
ID: 2387026
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


For so long, Reddit and Quora have been the major sources of dumb questions, but Threads is coming up.


The obvious response is: Yes, it is a dairy product.

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Date: 2/05/2026 13:48:22
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2387028
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


LOOK AT THIS PUPPY!!!!


Beautiful!!

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Date: 2/05/2026 13:51:00
From: Arts
ID: 2387029
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


LOOK AT THIS PUPPY!!!!


We are having some guest speakers from women’s correctional services on Tuesday, my contact is the head of women’s services at the DOJ, and she has arranged to have some incarcerated women who participate in the guide dog WA training program to come out and bring their dogs! I’m so looking forward to this lecture.

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Date: 2/05/2026 13:55:47
From: kii
ID: 2387030
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


kii said:

LOOK AT THIS PUPPY!!!!


We are having some guest speakers from women’s correctional services on Tuesday, my contact is the head of women’s services at the DOJ, and she has arranged to have some incarcerated women who participate in the guide dog WA training program to come out and bring their dogs! I’m so looking forward to this lecture.

Wonderful. That program is also in the US. At least one local jail had it. Then there’s the Ghislaine Maxwell puppy in prison situation.

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Date: 2/05/2026 13:59:58
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387032
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Divine Angel said:

I wasn’t on the forum much yesterday, did someone post the ABC brain teaser?

Yes and we had a lengthy discussion about the best way to evade average speed cameras.

Which the Mythnusters couldn’t beat.

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Date: 2/05/2026 14:01:38
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387034
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Divine Angel said:

ChrispenEvan said:

Ha! I started the thread and regularly posted them until you stole my thunder!!!!!

You snooze, you lose ;)

I don’t even know how I ended up with it, but when I miss it, Rev starts complaining that it’s all my fault LOL

As if a reverend gentleman such as myself would even think to ever criticise a Divine Angel.

Particularly when thee is te risk of arousing the axe wielding mutant.

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Date: 2/05/2026 14:03:06
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387036
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


For so long, Reddit and Quora have been the major sources of dumb questions, but Threads is coming up.


Because milking the bees gets the milkmaids stung to death? ;)

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Date: 2/05/2026 14:04:34
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2387038
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

Divine Angel said:

You snooze, you lose ;)

I don’t even know how I ended up with it, but when I miss it, Rev starts complaining that it’s all my fault LOL

As if a reverend gentleman such as myself would even think to ever criticise a Divine Angel.

Particularly when thee is te risk of arousing the axe wielding mutant.

:)

To be honest, I have my doubts that DA ever really wields an axe.

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Date: 2/05/2026 14:06:13
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387039
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


LOOK AT THIS PUPPY!!!!


Don’t need 3D specs.

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Date: 2/05/2026 14:07:35
From: buffy
ID: 2387041
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Time to lie down and read and siesta. My back is telling me it’s tired.

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Date: 2/05/2026 14:08:17
From: Arts
ID: 2387044
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Divine Angel said:

I wasn’t on the forum much yesterday, did someone post the ABC brain teaser?

Yes and we had a lengthy discussion about the best way to evade average speed cameras.

Um… don’t speed. That’ll do it

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Date: 2/05/2026 14:08:35
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387045
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


roughbarked said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

As if a reverend gentleman such as myself would even think to ever criticise a Divine Angel.

Particularly when thee is te risk of arousing the axe wielding mutant.

:)

To be honest, I have my doubts that DA ever really wields an axe.

Ther doesn’t seem to be any evidence to that fact.

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Date: 2/05/2026 14:09:28
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387046
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

Divine Angel said:

I wasn’t on the forum much yesterday, did someone post the ABC brain teaser?

Yes and we had a lengthy discussion about the best way to evade average speed cameras.

Um… don’t speed. That’ll do it

They’ve been trying to drum that into our heads since Mr Wheelie.

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Date: 2/05/2026 14:22:31
From: Neophyte
ID: 2387048
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


LOOK AT THIS PUPPY!!!!


You can now get them off the shelf?

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Date: 2/05/2026 14:26:53
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387049
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


kii said:

LOOK AT THIS PUPPY!!!!


You can now get them off the shelf?

three fiddy.

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Date: 2/05/2026 14:37:03
From: kii
ID: 2387050
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


kii said:

LOOK AT THIS PUPPY!!!!


You can now get them off the shelf?

Want.

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Date: 2/05/2026 14:56:51
From: Michael V
ID: 2387057
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


LOOK AT THIS PUPPY!!!!


Awwwww.

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Date: 2/05/2026 15:07:33
From: Michael V
ID: 2387062
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

Divine Angel said:

I wasn’t on the forum much yesterday, did someone post the ABC brain teaser?

Yes and we had a lengthy discussion about the best way to evade average speed cameras.

Um… don’t speed. That’ll do it

My sentiments exactly.

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Date: 2/05/2026 15:13:57
From: kii
ID: 2387065
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Arts said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

Yes and we had a lengthy discussion about the best way to evade average speed cameras.

Um… don’t speed. That’ll do it

My sentiments exactly.

I’ll never understand why people ignore the obvious.

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Date: 2/05/2026 15:18:11
From: dv
ID: 2387068
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1HF95MBdJW/

The non-synoptic gospel

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Date: 2/05/2026 15:44:13
From: dv
ID: 2387074
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Look at this marinade recipe

Https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/143981/molasses-marinade-for-beef/

The ingredients include 3 rings onion.

To your mind, what does this mean?

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Date: 2/05/2026 16:08:42
From: ChrispenEvan
ID: 2387077
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:

Look at this marinade recipe

Https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/143981/molasses-marinade-for-beef/

The ingredients include 3 rings onion.

To your mind, what does this mean?

that they haven’t a clue how to write a recipe.

could mean 3 slices or 3 onion rings.

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Date: 2/05/2026 16:21:32
From: Kingy
ID: 2387078
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Firefighters memorial Day today. ( The actual day is Monday). There are over 100 firefighters in WA that didn’t make it home. Their names were read out, a bell tolled for each one and some prayers were said.

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Date: 2/05/2026 16:37:35
From: Kingy
ID: 2387079
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bunbury brought their new truck down. It’s very shiny.

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Date: 2/05/2026 16:41:01
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2387083
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Bunbury brought their new truck down. It’s very shiny.


Too shiny to take to a fire.

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Date: 2/05/2026 16:49:15
From: kii
ID: 2387084
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:

Look at this marinade recipe

Https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/143981/molasses-marinade-for-beef/

The ingredients include 3 rings onion.

To your mind, what does this mean?

Circus.

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Date: 2/05/2026 16:51:46
From: kii
ID: 2387085
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Bunbury brought their new truck down. It’s very shiny.


Get it back here now! I can smell smoke! Probably just a dimwit lighting their fireplace and their flue is dirty.

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Date: 2/05/2026 16:54:04
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387086
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Firefighters memorial Day today. ( The actual day is Monday). There are over 100 firefighters in WA that didn’t make it home. Their names were read out, a bell tolled for each one and some prayers were said.


Poignant

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Date: 2/05/2026 16:57:30
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387087
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

“Sharing the role of Herod across the run are Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Simon Russell Beale, Richard Armitage, Boy George, Layton Williams and Julian Clary.”

Oh man, I hope there’s some footage on YouTube of these Herods one day.

(Production of Jesus Christ Superstar at London Palladium their summer.)

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Date: 2/05/2026 17:04:38
From: ruby
ID: 2387089
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:

Look at this marinade recipe

Https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/143981/molasses-marinade-for-beef/

The ingredients include 3 rings onion.

To your mind, what does this mean?

To my mind it would mean 3 slices in that particular recipe. But by jingoes, that is a very sugary marinade.

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Date: 2/05/2026 17:18:00
From: buffy
ID: 2387091
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Arts said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

Yes and we had a lengthy discussion about the best way to evade average speed cameras.

Um… don’t speed. That’ll do it

My sentiments exactly.

Mr buffy, when he was a speed camera operator, said it was a voluntary tax and easily avoided.

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Date: 2/05/2026 17:19:51
From: Arts
ID: 2387092
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

today is (allegedly) world pilates day. I went to pilates this morning to be greeted by a table with champagne, orange juice, muffins, and various other not very healthy things. After the class the instructor invited me to stay for a mimosa and some food. I politely declined saying that I do not drink. She said why don’t you just stay for an orange juice and chat.. I could not get out of there fast enough.

orange juice and chat.. how rude.

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Date: 2/05/2026 17:24:48
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387094
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


today is (allegedly) world pilates day. I went to pilates this morning to be greeted by a table with champagne, orange juice, muffins, and various other not very healthy things. After the class the instructor invited me to stay for a mimosa and some food. I politely declined saying that I do not drink. She said why don’t you just stay for an orange juice and chat.. I could not get out of there fast enough.

orange juice and chat.. how rude.

Woman at work yesterday wore this and I think you would appreciate it as well.

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Date: 2/05/2026 17:28:25
From: Arts
ID: 2387098
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Arts said:

today is (allegedly) world pilates day. I went to pilates this morning to be greeted by a table with champagne, orange juice, muffins, and various other not very healthy things. After the class the instructor invited me to stay for a mimosa and some food. I politely declined saying that I do not drink. She said why don’t you just stay for an orange juice and chat.. I could not get out of there fast enough.

orange juice and chat.. how rude.

Woman at work yesterday wore this and I think you would appreciate it as well.

ye, but even reading my shirt is a lot …

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Date: 2/05/2026 17:28:35
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387099
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Bunbury brought their new truck down. It’s very shiny.

Looks like you now need a pilot’s licence to be able to plug in a hose.

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Date: 2/05/2026 17:28:39
From: Michael V
ID: 2387100
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:

Look at this marinade recipe

Https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/143981/molasses-marinade-for-beef/

The ingredients include 3 rings onion.

To your mind, what does this mean?

It means that I wouldn’t use the recipe. It shouldn’t be unclear.

In any case, onion powder and (presumably) fresh onion?

Nup. No thanks.

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Date: 2/05/2026 17:29:33
From: Michael V
ID: 2387101
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Firefighters memorial Day today. ( The actual day is Monday). There are over 100 firefighters in WA that didn’t make it home. Their names were read out, a bell tolled for each one and some prayers were said.


Oh.

:(

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Date: 2/05/2026 17:31:22
From: Michael V
ID: 2387103
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Bunbury brought their new truck down. It’s very shiny.


I wonder why the low front bumper?

It looks like the first gutter the truck runs over would take it out.

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Date: 2/05/2026 17:32:36
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387104
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Kingy said:

Bunbury brought their new truck down. It’s very shiny.


I wonder why the low front bumper?

It looks like the first gutter the truck runs over would take it out.

Ask Jayne Mansfield

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Date: 2/05/2026 17:37:57
From: Michael V
ID: 2387106
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Michael V said:

Kingy said:

Bunbury brought their new truck down. It’s very shiny.


I wonder why the low front bumper?

It looks like the first gutter the truck runs over would take it out.

Ask Jayne Mansfield

Why?

Anyway, isn’t she dead?

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Date: 2/05/2026 17:41:04
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387110
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Divine Angel said:

Michael V said:

I wonder why the low front bumper?

It looks like the first gutter the truck runs over would take it out.

Ask Jayne Mansfield

Why?

Anyway, isn’t she dead?

Her skull was crushed when her car slid under a truck. Trucks now have bars known as Mansfield bars because of the accident.

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Date: 2/05/2026 17:42:45
From: ms spock
ID: 2387112
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Arts said:

today is (allegedly) world pilates day. I went to pilates this morning to be greeted by a table with champagne, orange juice, muffins, and various other not very healthy things. After the class the instructor invited me to stay for a mimosa and some food. I politely declined saying that I do not drink. She said why don’t you just stay for an orange juice and chat.. I could not get out of there fast enough.

orange juice and chat.. how rude.

Woman at work yesterday wore this and I think you would appreciate it as well.

+1

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Date: 2/05/2026 17:43:16
From: kii
ID: 2387113
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Divine Angel said:

Michael V said:

I wonder why the low front bumper?

It looks like the first gutter the truck runs over would take it out.

Ask Jayne Mansfield

Why?

Anyway, isn’t she dead?

It’s a clumsy reference to how she died.

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Date: 2/05/2026 17:43:39
From: Arts
ID: 2387114
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Michael V said:

Kingy said:

Bunbury brought their new truck down. It’s very shiny.


I wonder why the low front bumper?

It looks like the first gutter the truck runs over would take it out.

Ask Jayne Mansfield

that’s at the back

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Date: 2/05/2026 17:46:26
From: Michael V
ID: 2387117
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Michael V said:

Divine Angel said:

Ask Jayne Mansfield

Why?

Anyway, isn’t she dead?

Her skull was crushed when her car slid under a truck. Trucks now have bars known as Mansfield bars because of the accident.

I didn’t know she died that way.

But, those bars are at the back and somewhat higher than that truck’s low plastic at the front.

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Date: 2/05/2026 17:46:53
From: Arts
ID: 2387118
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Michael V said:

Divine Angel said:

Ask Jayne Mansfield

Why?

Anyway, isn’t she dead?

Her skull was crushed when her car slid under a truck. Trucks now have bars known as Mansfield bars because of the accident.

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Date: 2/05/2026 17:49:32
From: Arts
ID: 2387120
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

those low bumpers on the fire trucks are so the fireys can use them to hide drugs and alcohol they ‘find’ at fire sites.

probably

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Date: 2/05/2026 17:49:41
From: Michael V
ID: 2387121
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


Divine Angel said:

Michael V said:

Why?

Anyway, isn’t she dead?

Her skull was crushed when her car slid under a truck. Trucks now have bars known as Mansfield bars because of the accident.


I’ve not heard them called that. Maybe it’s a US thing.

I’m struggling to remember what they are called here. Rear anti-intrusion bars?

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Date: 2/05/2026 17:53:40
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2387122
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I can now make fire again!!
It’s a little piezoelectric lighter, come in very handy with the barby. We had an identical one but it stopped working a month or so ago, so I got two new ones.

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Date: 2/05/2026 17:54:25
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387124
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I think the filter in my brain needs a spring clean, what I mean vs what I type is not the same.

Of course I know Mansfield bars are at the back.

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Date: 2/05/2026 17:54:43
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2387125
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Got a mate who’s a bit odd. Not at times, but every single second.
I had absolutely NFI what he was talking about here.

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Date: 2/05/2026 17:58:20
From: Arts
ID: 2387128
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


I think the filter in my brain needs a spring clean, what I mean vs what I type is not the same.

Of course I know Mansfield bars are at the back.

you’ve had a week of brain stress… don’t be too hard on yourself.

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Date: 2/05/2026 18:01:53
From: Arts
ID: 2387132
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Arts said:

Divine Angel said:

Her skull was crushed when her car slid under a truck. Trucks now have bars known as Mansfield bars because of the accident.


I’ve not heard them called that. Maybe it’s a US thing.

I’m struggling to remember what they are called here. Rear anti-intrusion bars?

I remember a Perth truckie telling me that it’s a Mansfield bar a really really long time ago – I was interested enough at the time to go to the library and try to find out why – the lovely librarian told me the story..

you cant do that these days… tell a kid a gruesome origin story – we’ve gained so much but lost the niceties – ya know?

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Date: 2/05/2026 18:05:09
From: Kingy
ID: 2387133
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


those low bumpers on the fire trucks are so the fireys can use them to hide drugs and alcohol they ‘find’ at fire sites.

probably

Shoosh you.

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Date: 2/05/2026 18:05:31
From: kii
ID: 2387134
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Afternoon sun coming in the bedroom window. I’m going to finish watching the Margot Robbie version of Wuthering Heights. Visually interesting, I like seeing Martin whatsisface in a different type of role.

I’ve ordered two fluffy throw blankets, because son#2 is too busy to take me to the storage unit so I can look for my fluffy blankets. He’s still working on one of his cars.

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Date: 2/05/2026 18:07:35
From: Kingy
ID: 2387135
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Kingy said:

Bunbury brought their new truck down. It’s very shiny.


I wonder why the low front bumper?

It looks like the first gutter the truck runs over would take it out.

They are bought from the truck maker as a cab chassis, and then converted into a fire truck. The original truck is basically a highway hauler so the low bumper makes it a bit more aerodynamic. Also this type of appliance isn’t allowed to go offroad.

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Date: 2/05/2026 18:08:52
From: Michael V
ID: 2387136
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


Michael V said:

Arts said:


I’ve not heard them called that. Maybe it’s a US thing.

I’m struggling to remember what they are called here. Rear anti-intrusion bars?

I remember a Perth truckie telling me that it’s a Mansfield bar a really really long time ago – I was interested enough at the time to go to the library and try to find out why – the lovely librarian told me the story..

you cant do that these days… tell a kid a gruesome origin story – we’ve gained so much but lost the niceties – ya know?

I watched a car slide under the side of a semitrailer on the Hume Highway, years ago. The driver was an absolute mess. I had to drive about 30 km to the nearest Police Station (Yass) and rouse the copper (it was the middle of the night) so he could phone for an ambulance.

I was returning home from racing motorbikes.

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Date: 2/05/2026 18:09:52
From: ChrispenEvan
ID: 2387138
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

forum seems to have reverted to dial-up speed.

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Date: 2/05/2026 18:11:34
From: ms spock
ID: 2387139
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Arts said:

Michael V said:

I’ve not heard them called that. Maybe it’s a US thing.

I’m struggling to remember what they are called here. Rear anti-intrusion bars?

I remember a Perth truckie telling me that it’s a Mansfield bar a really really long time ago – I was interested enough at the time to go to the library and try to find out why – the lovely librarian told me the story..

you cant do that these days… tell a kid a gruesome origin story – we’ve gained so much but lost the niceties – ya know?

I watched a car slide under the side of a semitrailer on the Hume Highway, years ago. The driver was an absolute mess. I had to drive about 30 km to the nearest Police Station (Yass) and rouse the copper (it was the middle of the night) so he could phone for an ambulance.

I was returning home from racing motorbikes.

Eek!

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Date: 2/05/2026 18:11:57
From: Michael V
ID: 2387140
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Michael V said:

Kingy said:

Bunbury brought their new truck down. It’s very shiny.


I wonder why the low front bumper?

It looks like the first gutter the truck runs over would take it out.

They are bought from the truck maker as a cab chassis, and then converted into a fire truck. The original truck is basically a highway hauler so the low bumper makes it a bit more aerodynamic. Also this type of appliance isn’t allowed to go offroad.

It’d be nice to have a bit more clearance. Whoever signed off on the purchase of the original cab-chassis deserves to be treated in an unspeakable manner somehow…

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Date: 2/05/2026 18:12:51
From: ChrispenEvan
ID: 2387141
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


Divine Angel said:

Michael V said:

Why?

Anyway, isn’t she dead?

Her skull was crushed when her car slid under a truck. Trucks now have bars known as Mansfield bars because of the accident.


that truck appears to also have side mansfield bars, or anti go under bars.

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Date: 2/05/2026 18:13:38
From: ms spock
ID: 2387142
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

roughbarked said:

Particularly when thee is te risk of arousing the axe wielding mutant.

:)

To be honest, I have my doubts that DA ever really wields an axe.

Ther doesn’t seem to be any evidence to that fact.

That has been presented as evidence, so far.

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Date: 2/05/2026 18:16:37
From: Kingy
ID: 2387143
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Kingy said:

Bunbury brought their new truck down. It’s very shiny.

Looks like you now need a pilot’s licence to be able to plug in a hose.


There’s a couple of things on there that I haven’t seen before. It’s been a few years since I did the Pump Operations course and technology has moved on a bit.

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Date: 2/05/2026 18:16:52
From: ms spock
ID: 2387144
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


LOOK AT THIS PUPPY!!!!


Awwwwwwwwwwwww…

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Date: 2/05/2026 18:17:38
From: Arts
ID: 2387145
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Arts said:

Michael V said:

I’ve not heard them called that. Maybe it’s a US thing.

I’m struggling to remember what they are called here. Rear anti-intrusion bars?

I remember a Perth truckie telling me that it’s a Mansfield bar a really really long time ago – I was interested enough at the time to go to the library and try to find out why – the lovely librarian told me the story..

you cant do that these days… tell a kid a gruesome origin story – we’ve gained so much but lost the niceties – ya know?

I watched a car slide under the side of a semitrailer on the Hume Highway, years ago. The driver was an absolute mess. I had to drive about 30 km to the nearest Police Station (Yass) and rouse the copper (it was the middle of the night) so he could phone for an ambulance.

I was returning home from racing motorbikes.

I have seen a few gruesome accidents from my time on the ambulance and when I was RAR in SES, none of it was pretty and most of the images are healthily buried deep down in a pit in my brain. (SES dont do RAR anymore – that was probably a wise decision)

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Date: 2/05/2026 18:18:14
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2387146
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Arts said:

Michael V said:

I’ve not heard them called that. Maybe it’s a US thing.

I’m struggling to remember what they are called here. Rear anti-intrusion bars?

I remember a Perth truckie telling me that it’s a Mansfield bar a really really long time ago – I was interested enough at the time to go to the library and try to find out why – the lovely librarian told me the story..

you cant do that these days… tell a kid a gruesome origin story – we’ve gained so much but lost the niceties – ya know?

I watched a car slide under the side of a semitrailer on the Hume Highway, years ago. The driver was an absolute mess. I had to drive about 30 km to the nearest Police Station (Yass) and rouse the copper (it was the middle of the night) so he could phone for an ambulance.

I was returning home from racing motorbikes.

:(

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Date: 2/05/2026 18:26:12
From: ms spock
ID: 2387150
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Bubblecar said:

Neighbour on the west side, who’s usually only moderately noisy (young kids etc), has decided that today’s the day to play very loud shitty music outside, flooding into every room of my house.

I hope it doesn’t become a regular nuisance.

Next thing the kids will be on your lawn.

I don’t mind the kids, it is when your neighbours let their killer poodles kill your pets or rip wallabies apart. Then I get cranky.

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Date: 2/05/2026 18:27:44
From: ms spock
ID: 2387151
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Peak Warming Man said:

Bubblecar said:

Neighbour on the west side, who’s usually only moderately noisy (young kids etc), has decided that today’s the day to play very loud shitty music outside, flooding into every room of my house.

I hope it doesn’t become a regular nuisance.

Next thing the kids will be on your lawn.

The grumpy old man could just play some of his music louder and open all the windows etc.

Fred Astaire works very well.

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Date: 2/05/2026 18:31:54
From: Arts
ID: 2387152
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


kii said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Next thing the kids will be on your lawn.

The grumpy old man could just play some of his music louder and open all the windows etc.

Fred Astaire works very well.

The police blasted “These boots are made for walking” at the Koresh compound during the standoff… as another idea.

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Date: 2/05/2026 18:35:38
From: ChrispenEvan
ID: 2387154
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


ms spock said:

kii said:

The grumpy old man could just play some of his music louder and open all the windows etc.

Fred Astaire works very well.

The police blasted “These boots are made for walking” at the Koresh compound during the standoff… as another idea.

would’ve thought every step you take. every move you make. i’ll be watching you, to be more appropriate.

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Date: 2/05/2026 18:40:12
From: ms spock
ID: 2387156
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Firefighters memorial Day today. ( The actual day is Monday). There are over 100 firefighters in WA that didn’t make it home. Their names were read out, a bell tolled for each one and some prayers were said.


:(((

Brave souls!

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Date: 2/05/2026 18:41:53
From: Arts
ID: 2387158
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ChrispenEvan said:


Arts said:

ms spock said:

Fred Astaire works very well.

The police blasted “These boots are made for walking” at the Koresh compound during the standoff… as another idea.

would’ve thought every step you take. every move you make. i’ll be watching you, to be more appropriate.

next time

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Date: 2/05/2026 18:47:28
From: ms spock
ID: 2387160
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The HPV vaccine can reduce certain cancers by half. Expert explains why men and boys should get it

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Date: 2/05/2026 19:20:56
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387164
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


kii said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Next thing the kids will be on your lawn.

The grumpy old man could just play some of his music louder and open all the windows etc.

Fred Astaire works very well.

Perry Como ftw

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Date: 2/05/2026 19:30:37
From: ChrispenEvan
ID: 2387165
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ms spock said:

kii said:

The grumpy old man could just play some of his music louder and open all the windows etc.

Fred Astaire works very well.

Perry Como ftw

sound dissipates as heat. this adds to global warming. do you really want to end civilisation as we know due to a battle of the bands?

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Date: 2/05/2026 19:41:44
From: ms spock
ID: 2387166
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ms spock said:

kii said:

The grumpy old man could just play some of his music louder and open all the windows etc.

Fred Astaire works very well.

Perry Como ftw

He’s in the ball park.

Down in Warrawong Shopping Mall, they had a teenage problem, so they played Fred Astaire and they left.

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Date: 2/05/2026 19:51:23
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2387168
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

FFS

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Date: 2/05/2026 19:54:01
From: party_pants
ID: 2387169
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


FFS

Let’s hope for no resurrection this time…

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Date: 2/05/2026 19:59:35
From: ms spock
ID: 2387170
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ChrispenEvan said:


Divine Angel said:

ms spock said:

Fred Astaire works very well.

Perry Como ftw

sound dissipates as heat. this adds to global warming. do you really want to end civilisation as we know due to a battle of the bands?

I just don’t see how we can talk the bands out of playing.

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Date: 2/05/2026 19:59:55
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387171
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ChrispenEvan said:


Divine Angel said:

ms spock said:

Fred Astaire works very well.

Perry Como ftw

sound dissipates as heat. this adds to global warming. do you really want to end civilisation as we know due to a battle of the bands?

Due to an unfortunate series of events I heard Tears by Sabrina Carpenter on mainstream radio at approximately 2.15 in the afternoon.

Do not listen to this song nor read the lyrics. I don’t wanna be get-off-my-lawn about it but this song is completely inappropriate to be playing on Brisbane’s most-listened to radio station, especially when parents are doing the school run.

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Date: 2/05/2026 20:06:58
From: ChrispenEvan
ID: 2387172
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

https://www.facebook.com/reel/864909503292078

Link

LOL. Pipe organ…

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Date: 2/05/2026 20:07:49
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387173
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Speaking of music, I’m sure you’re all as thrilled as I am that Adam Lambert’s new single is released next Saturday. It’s called Eat U Alive.

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Date: 2/05/2026 20:43:41
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2387180
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

New ViaSat-3 F3 satellite to boost internet across regional Australia

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Date: 2/05/2026 20:48:36
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2387182
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Humans May Be Able to Grow New Teeth Within Just 4 Years

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Date: 2/05/2026 21:08:16
From: dv
ID: 2387183
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Crown
Netflix The Crown Prequel Reportedly Greenlit in $500 Million Deal

Netflix has reportedly agreed a $500 million deal for a prequel to The Crown, that will follow the British royal family following the death of Queen Victoria.

——

I’ll watch the hell out of this

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Date: 2/05/2026 21:16:39
From: kii
ID: 2387185
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:

The Crown
Netflix The Crown Prequel Reportedly Greenlit in $500 Million Deal

Netflix has reportedly agreed a $500 million deal for a prequel to The Crown, that will follow the British royal family following the death of Queen Victoria.

——

I’ll watch the hell out of this

Ooo…cool. It’s been an interesting series.

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Date: 2/05/2026 21:18:42
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387186
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:

The Crown
Netflix The Crown Prequel Reportedly Greenlit in $500 Million Deal

Netflix has reportedly agreed a $500 million deal for a prequel to The Crown, that will follow the British royal family following the death of Queen Victoria.

——

I’ll watch the hell out of this

Oh goody, we get to see the change of name to the more palatable House of Windsor.

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Date: 2/05/2026 21:40:34
From: party_pants
ID: 2387189
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


dv said:

The Crown
Netflix The Crown Prequel Reportedly Greenlit in $500 Million Deal

Netflix has reportedly agreed a $500 million deal for a prequel to The Crown, that will follow the British royal family following the death of Queen Victoria.

——

I’ll watch the hell out of this

Oh goody, we get to see the change of name to the more palatable House of Windsor.

Will there be an episode on Bertie and his frequent visits to Paris brothels?

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Date: 2/05/2026 21:43:06
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2387190
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


Divine Angel said:

dv said:

The Crown
Netflix The Crown Prequel Reportedly Greenlit in $500 Million Deal

Netflix has reportedly agreed a $500 million deal for a prequel to The Crown, that will follow the British royal family following the death of Queen Victoria.

——

I’ll watch the hell out of this

Oh goody, we get to see the change of name to the more palatable House of Windsor.

Will there be an episode on Bertie and his frequent visits to Paris brothels?

Oooh, let’s hope so.

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Date: 2/05/2026 22:22:48
From: dv
ID: 2387198
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Thanks for the input on the onions …
I found another recipe.

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Date: 2/05/2026 22:26:25
From: ChrispenEvan
ID: 2387199
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


Thanks for the input on the onions …
I found another recipe.

we might not know much but we know our onions

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Date: 2/05/2026 22:28:53
From: party_pants
ID: 2387200
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


Thanks for the input on the onions …
I found another recipe.

no worries

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Date: 2/05/2026 22:29:30
From: kii
ID: 2387201
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


Thanks for the input on the onions …
I found another recipe.

Will this one be shared too?

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Date: 2/05/2026 22:51:08
From: Kingy
ID: 2387203
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 2/05/2026 22:52:20
From: Kingy
ID: 2387204
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 2/05/2026 23:09:16
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2387207
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Michael V said:

Divine Angel said:

Ask Jayne Mansfield

Why?

Anyway, isn’t she dead?

It’s a clumsy reference to how she died.

JFC what is wrong with you?

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Date: 2/05/2026 23:49:27
From: kii
ID: 2387209
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


kii said:

Michael V said:

Why?

Anyway, isn’t she dead?

It’s a clumsy reference to how she died.

JFC what is wrong with you?

Lots of things.

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Date: 3/05/2026 01:37:14
From: dv
ID: 2387214
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


dv said:

Thanks for the input on the onions …
I found another recipe.

Will this one be shared too?

Based it on this
https://www.seriouseats.com/the-secret-ingredient-pomegranate-molasses-recipes-cookies-barbecue-sauce-pork-ribs

Turned out quite well

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Date: 3/05/2026 06:42:10
From: Brendon
ID: 2387220
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I was looking through my old files and I have many photos of SSSFers from around the mid-2000s. Would anyone like to see them?

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Date: 3/05/2026 07:00:55
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387221
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Brendon said:


I was looking through my old files and I have many photos of SSSFers from around the mid-2000s. Would anyone like to see them?

Yes, put them in a thread.

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Date: 3/05/2026 07:03:12
From: Brendon
ID: 2387222
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Brendon said:

I was looking through my old files and I have many photos of SSSFers from around the mid-2000s. Would anyone like to see them?

Yes, put them in a thread.

There’s quite a few, so I might just put them in a directory online and then link to that.

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Date: 3/05/2026 07:07:46
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387223
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Brendon said:


Divine Angel said:

Brendon said:

I was looking through my old files and I have many photos of SSSFers from around the mid-2000s. Would anyone like to see them?

Yes, put them in a thread.

There’s quite a few, so I might just put them in a directory online and then link to that.

Sounds like a plan. How are you on this fine Sunday morn?

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Date: 3/05/2026 07:10:52
From: Brendon
ID: 2387224
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I am good. Going out for brunch soon. You?

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Date: 3/05/2026 07:16:55
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387226
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Brendon said:


I am good. Going out for brunch soon. You?

Just woke up after a decent sleep. Been quite the crazy week, I tell you.

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Date: 3/05/2026 07:18:10
From: Brendon
ID: 2387227
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Decent sleep is good. I’ve been having maintenance insomnia (waking up in the early morning and unable to go back to sleep). It’s been terrible, but I’m finally getting better using evening light exposure to get my circadian rhythm to be later.

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Date: 3/05/2026 07:18:46
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387228
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Dude using homeopathy to treat diabetes. Presented to the emergency department because he got up to pee in the middle of the night, and his foot fell off. Refused treatment, he just wanted the stump bandaged.

https://www.reddit.com/r/MedicalGore/s/nWGQNI6cGl

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Date: 3/05/2026 07:20:31
From: Brendon
ID: 2387229
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Gore? How about no.

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Date: 3/05/2026 07:20:47
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387230
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Brendon said:


Decent sleep is good. I’ve been having maintenance insomnia (waking up in the early morning and unable to go back to sleep). It’s been terrible, but I’m finally getting better using evening light exposure to get my circadian rhythm to be later.

4am cortisol spike?

I suppose it doesn’t help that the sun sets so darn early there.

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Date: 3/05/2026 07:22:50
From: Brendon
ID: 2387231
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Brendon said:

Decent sleep is good. I’ve been having maintenance insomnia (waking up in the early morning and unable to go back to sleep). It’s been terrible, but I’m finally getting better using evening light exposure to get my circadian rhythm to be later.

4am cortisol spike?

I suppose it doesn’t help that the sun sets so darn early there.

Exactly. But you can’t exactly tell your body that that’s too early for the cortisol except by using the light. So I have a weird routine where I put a bright lamp against the wall and stare at the bright wall in the evening :)

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Date: 3/05/2026 07:23:53
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387232
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Brendon said:


Gore? How about no.

It’s like you’ve never met me 😂

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Date: 3/05/2026 07:24:43
From: Brendon
ID: 2387233
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Heading out now. Catch you later!

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Date: 3/05/2026 07:25:30
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387234
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Brendon said:


Divine Angel said:

Brendon said:

Decent sleep is good. I’ve been having maintenance insomnia (waking up in the early morning and unable to go back to sleep). It’s been terrible, but I’m finally getting better using evening light exposure to get my circadian rhythm to be later.

4am cortisol spike?

I suppose it doesn’t help that the sun sets so darn early there.

Exactly. But you can’t exactly tell your body that that’s too early for the cortisol except by using the light. So I have a weird routine where I put a bright lamp against the wall and stare at the bright wall in the evening :)

Night before last, I fell asleep at 9pm, woke at 2.30am, fell asleep again just before 5am, woke for good at 8.45am. That is completely atypical for me.

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Date: 3/05/2026 07:25:43
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387235
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Brendon said:


Heading out now. Catch you later!

Bye Bren!

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Date: 3/05/2026 07:32:28
From: transition
ID: 2387236
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

there is no evil in the world

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPriy8Iy040
How Prediction Markets Turned the World Into a Casino

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

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Date: 3/05/2026 07:38:55
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387237
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Plans for today:

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Date: 3/05/2026 07:47:58
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387239
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Plans for today:

  • Cleaned out the pond yesterday so I need to refill it and put plants back. I was expecting dead cane toads but there weren’t any in there.
  • grocery shopping
  • nit comb my hair. Working at a school means weekly nit combing to stay on top of headlice issues.

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Date: 3/05/2026 07:57:44
From: ms spock
ID: 2387241
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Greetings Earthlings

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Date: 3/05/2026 09:05:39
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2387250
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Divine Angel said:

Plans for today:

  • Cleaned out the pond yesterday so I need to refill it and put plants back. I was expecting dead cane toads but there weren’t any in there.
  • grocery shopping
  • nit comb my hair. Working at a school means weekly nit combing to stay on top of headlice issues.

  • petsit Heathcliff, an orange cat

is that like a deity or a war

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Date: 3/05/2026 09:19:21
From: buffy
ID: 2387253
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 13 degrees at the back door. There has been actual rain overnight. Possibly over 10mm. We are forecast 18 degrees with a shower or two and becoming windy.

No plans for today. I sat too long in a bad position yesterday evening and the sciatica is playing up again. So I guess I’ll be lying around reading.

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Date: 3/05/2026 10:22:27
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387259
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

We went to the Redcliffe Markets. It’s a lot better since they cut Temu resellers.

There was a dude with a stall about “become a digital landlord with blockchain”. Obviously Mr Mutant went over to have a look. The dude starts asking questions like, do you know what blockchain is, are you interested in blockchain etc. I’m giggling. Mr Mutant replies, “I build Ethereum”.

“Oh? What do you build on Ethereum?”

“No… I actually build Ethereum.”

Then they said a lot of nerd stuff I don’t understand.

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Date: 3/05/2026 10:47:07
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387266
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Up earlier for once. Going to be a day of housework (inspection on Thursday).

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Date: 3/05/2026 10:53:52
From: ms spock
ID: 2387269
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

“Scattered Minds The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder” by Gabor Maté.

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Date: 3/05/2026 10:54:09
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2387270
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Morning pilgrims, looking at photos of old SSSF people.

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Date: 3/05/2026 10:54:27
From: ms spock
ID: 2387271
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Morning pilgrims, looking at photos of old SSSF people.

:)

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Date: 3/05/2026 11:55:00
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387292
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I love strawberries, but winter strawbs are the absolute best

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Date: 3/05/2026 11:59:03
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387293
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Suspect – I will not say his name – has been charged with Kumanjayi Little Baby’s murder.

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Date: 3/05/2026 12:05:21
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387295
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Suspect – I will not say his name – has been charged with Kumanjayi Little Baby’s murder.

and sexual assault. :(

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Date: 3/05/2026 12:12:14
From: dv
ID: 2387297
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

No Hard Quiz again

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Date: 3/05/2026 12:16:12
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387299
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


No Hard Quiz again

Only that kiwi spelling bee.

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Date: 3/05/2026 12:20:12
From: Michael V
ID: 2387301
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Suspect – I will not say his name – has been charged with Kumanjayi Little Baby’s murder.

Good.

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Date: 3/05/2026 12:35:31
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2387305
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Old mate lizard does a phenomenal job of hanging onto the jet engine after take-off.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Shittyaskflying/comments/1t2161c/hey_guys_is_that_the_aoa_indicator/

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Date: 3/05/2026 12:45:30
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2387306
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


No Hard Quiz again

0/0 here.

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Date: 3/05/2026 12:47:09
From: dv
ID: 2387307
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


dv said:

No Hard Quiz again

0/0 here.

Undefined

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Date: 3/05/2026 12:51:00
From: ChrispenEvan
ID: 2387308
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


Peak Warming Man said:

dv said:

No Hard Quiz again

0/0 here.

Undefined

That’s SCIENCE!

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Date: 3/05/2026 12:52:48
From: kii
ID: 2387309
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Morning broke, all is well. I prefer sleeping, but whatever.

That was a treat to see Gilmore in the old photos thread. Brought back memories of my life in Wentworth Falls with mr kii.

I frequented that shop nearly every day that I caught a train. I was friendly with his mum, and sort of recognised Gilmore one day after his photo had been posted in the old forum. He occasionally worked in the shop. One day I was at the train station when he came down the steps and we looked at each other hesitantly. I must have posted a photo of me too. So, we said hello. His mum thought it was so cool that the forums brought real people together. It was a relief that he wasn’t an axe murderer from Penrith, just a polite young man who worked in a local minimart near me.

Funny days.

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Date: 3/05/2026 12:57:19
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387310
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cleaned out the pond. Trimmed the water celery which was taking over and full of algae.

And acquired a shark 🦈

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Date: 3/05/2026 13:00:23
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2387311
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Cleaned out the pond. Trimmed the water celery which was taking over and full of algae.

And acquired a shark 🦈


Someone has beheaded your frogs.

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Date: 3/05/2026 13:01:17
From: kii
ID: 2387312
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Morning broke, all is well. I prefer sleeping, but whatever.

That was a treat to see Gilmore in the old photos thread. Brought back memories of my life in Wentworth Falls with mr kii.

I frequented that shop nearly every day that I caught a train. I was friendly with his mum, and sort of recognised Gilmore one day after his photo had been posted in the old forum. He occasionally worked in the shop. One day I was at the train station when he came down the steps and we looked at each other hesitantly. I must have posted a photo of me too. So, we said hello. His mum thought it was so cool that the forums brought real people together. It was a relief that he wasn’t an axe murderer from Penrith, just a polite young man who worked in a local minimart near me.

Funny days.

Obviously my editing sucks.
I blame the fact that I woke up and decided to use the internet.

Now I am going to finish watching The Life of Chuck, which I started to watch last night.

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Date: 3/05/2026 13:06:54
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387314
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


Divine Angel said:

Cleaned out the pond. Trimmed the water celery which was taking over and full of algae.

And acquired a shark 🦈


Someone has beheaded your frogs.

I’m blaming the shark

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Date: 3/05/2026 13:07:41
From: ms spock
ID: 2387315
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Whale calf feeding

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Date: 3/05/2026 13:09:29
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2387319
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Where did you hear about this crappy book you borrowed DA? Did a work colleague recommend it or had it come up on your studies perhaps?

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Date: 3/05/2026 13:47:41
From: ChrispenEvan
ID: 2387324
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:

And acquired a shark 🦈

Baby shark? doo-doo, doo-doo, doo-doo…

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Date: 3/05/2026 14:07:19
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387330
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Aussie curlers win gold.

Excellent work.

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Date: 3/05/2026 15:15:42
From: Woodie
ID: 2387354
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

CAR“N SWANNIES!!!!! 🦢🦢🦢🦢🦢🦢

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Date: 3/05/2026 15:24:59
From: Michael V
ID: 2387356
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie: Has your bone been repaired yet?

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Date: 3/05/2026 15:27:40
From: Woodie
ID: 2387357
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Woodie: Has your bone been repaired yet?

Not yet. Late May IIRC.

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Date: 3/05/2026 15:28:11
From: Kingy
ID: 2387358
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


CAR“N SWANNIES!!!!! 🦢🦢🦢🦢🦢🦢

Noooo, the Dockers are on the top of the ladder, don’t shake it!

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Date: 3/05/2026 15:46:59
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387362
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cosy rain has set in this end. I’m wanting a lay-me-down but it would make more sense to have dinner first.

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Date: 3/05/2026 15:59:27
From: Woodie
ID: 2387364
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


Michael V said:

Woodie: Has your bone been repaired yet?

Not yet. Late May IIRC.

Monday 1st June to be precise.

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Date: 3/05/2026 16:04:58
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387365
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


Woodie said:

Michael V said:

Woodie: Has your bone been repaired yet?

Not yet. Late May IIRC.

Monday 1st June to be precise.

Very late May

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Date: 3/05/2026 16:09:12
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387367
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


Woodie said:

Michael V said:

Woodie: Has your bone been repaired yet?

Not yet. Late May IIRC.

Monday 1st June to be precise.

Just before my birthday, on Wednesday 3rd June.

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Date: 3/05/2026 16:25:24
From: buffy
ID: 2387372
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Aussie curlers win gold.

Excellent work.

Ooh thanks…any excuse to look at pictures from Men with Brooms.

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Date: 3/05/2026 16:32:45
From: Michael V
ID: 2387374
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


Michael V said:

Woodie: Has your bone been repaired yet?

Not yet. Late May IIRC.

Righty-oh. Ta.

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Date: 3/05/2026 16:34:48
From: Michael V
ID: 2387376
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


Woodie said:

Michael V said:

Woodie: Has your bone been repaired yet?

Not yet. Late May IIRC.

Monday 1st June to be precise.

Ta.

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Date: 3/05/2026 17:19:47
From: buffy
ID: 2387388
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

It’s been a long time since I spent most of the day in bed. On account of last night I spent a lot of the night trying to find a comfortable position, stretching my back muscles etc. I’m not sitting in the armchair to watch TV tonight. I did do a lot of mowing yesterday, but it was fine until I sat down for a couple of hours to watch TV. Then the muscles tightened up around my sciatic nerve again. Anyway, things have loosened up quite well now and I read a lot of the latest issue of Scientific American. And napped. And listened to the rain.

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Date: 3/05/2026 17:25:00
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387389
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


It’s been a long time since I spent most of the day in bed. On account of last night I spent a lot of the night trying to find a comfortable position, stretching my back muscles etc. I’m not sitting in the armchair to watch TV tonight. I did do a lot of mowing yesterday, but it was fine until I sat down for a couple of hours to watch TV. Then the muscles tightened up around my sciatic nerve again. Anyway, things have loosened up quite well now and I read a lot of the latest issue of Scientific American. And napped. And listened to the rain.

Well that’s understandable.

I’m going to have an annoyingly idle day on Tuesday. I should be doing housework for the inspection coming up on Thursday, but the power will be off all day Tuesday due to Tas Networks maintenance.

So no hoovering but also no lights on, from 8:30am until 6pm.

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Date: 3/05/2026 17:27:49
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387390
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


buffy said:

It’s been a long time since I spent most of the day in bed. On account of last night I spent a lot of the night trying to find a comfortable position, stretching my back muscles etc. I’m not sitting in the armchair to watch TV tonight. I did do a lot of mowing yesterday, but it was fine until I sat down for a couple of hours to watch TV. Then the muscles tightened up around my sciatic nerve again. Anyway, things have loosened up quite well now and I read a lot of the latest issue of Scientific American. And napped. And listened to the rain.

Well that’s understandable.

I’m going to have an annoyingly idle day on Tuesday. I should be doing housework for the inspection coming up on Thursday, but the power will be off all day Tuesday due to Tas Networks maintenance.

So no hoovering but also no lights on, from 8:30am until 6pm.

…4pm, not 6pm.

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Date: 3/05/2026 17:28:05
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2387391
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


buffy said:

It’s been a long time since I spent most of the day in bed. On account of last night I spent a lot of the night trying to find a comfortable position, stretching my back muscles etc. I’m not sitting in the armchair to watch TV tonight. I did do a lot of mowing yesterday, but it was fine until I sat down for a couple of hours to watch TV. Then the muscles tightened up around my sciatic nerve again. Anyway, things have loosened up quite well now and I read a lot of the latest issue of Scientific American. And napped. And listened to the rain.

Well that’s understandable.

I’m going to have an annoyingly idle day on Tuesday. I should be doing housework for the inspection coming up on Thursday, but the power will be off all day Tuesday due to Tas Networks maintenance.

So no hoovering but also no lights on, from 8:30am until 6pm.

Make sure you have everything charged up.

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Date: 3/05/2026 17:32:42
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2387392
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

It’s getting a bit chilly, time to put a jumper on.

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Date: 3/05/2026 17:43:48
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387393
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


It’s getting a bit chilly, time to put a jumper on.

Still in a tshirt.

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Date: 3/05/2026 17:44:26
From: party_pants
ID: 2387394
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Peak Warming Man said:

It’s getting a bit chilly, time to put a jumper on.

Still in a tshirt.

I’ve turned the fan on

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Date: 3/05/2026 17:44:30
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387395
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Peak Warming Man said:

It’s getting a bit chilly, time to put a jumper on.

Still in a tshirt.

Though it is sprinkling very lightly.

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Date: 3/05/2026 17:58:07
From: Michael V
ID: 2387400
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Tau.Neutrino said:


Scientists finally know how old the Twelve Apostles are – and they’re much younger than anyone thought

Every year, millions of visitors stand at the clifftop lookouts along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road and gaze out at the Twelve Apostles. These towering limestone stacks, rising up to 70 metres above the Southern Ocean, are some of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks.

More…

They’ve tightened things up a bit.

But we pretty much knew most of that anyway. Heck, I was involved in an academic program which drilled that coast and used forams recovered from the drill core for dating the rocks, back about 1993.

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Date: 3/05/2026 17:58:31
From: Michael V
ID: 2387401
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Tau.Neutrino said:

Scientists finally know how old the Twelve Apostles are – and they’re much younger than anyone thought

Every year, millions of visitors stand at the clifftop lookouts along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road and gaze out at the Twelve Apostles. These towering limestone stacks, rising up to 70 metres above the Southern Ocean, are some of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks.

More…

Interesting.

I’ll wait to see what MV has to say before I comment. :)

:)

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Date: 3/05/2026 18:00:59
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2387403
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

Scientists finally know how old the Twelve Apostles are – and they’re much younger than anyone thought

Every year, millions of visitors stand at the clifftop lookouts along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road and gaze out at the Twelve Apostles. These towering limestone stacks, rising up to 70 metres above the Southern Ocean, are some of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks.

More…

Interesting.

I’ll wait to see what MV has to say before I comment. :)

:)

I thought you might have something to say about it :)

Had no idea you had been so closely involved with the research though.

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Date: 3/05/2026 18:08:36
From: Woodie
ID: 2387408
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

YAYAYAYAYAY FOR SWANNIES!!!!!! 🦢🦢🦢🦢🦢🦢

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Date: 3/05/2026 18:40:04
From: Michael V
ID: 2387413
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Michael V said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

Interesting.

I’ll wait to see what MV has to say before I comment. :)

:)

I thought you might have something to say about it :)

Had no idea you had been so closely involved with the research though.

Of course you wouldn’t. It wasn’t my research, but it was while I was studying for my PhD. My scholarship fund had run out (the university kept the first 6 months of it, by not approving the funding for 4 months). I was given the job of offsider on the drilling rig, because I have a truck licence that allowed me to drive a semi-trailer. That licence included heavy rigid vehicles. The drilling set-up had three heavy rigid vehicles.

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Date: 3/05/2026 18:40:46
From: Michael V
ID: 2387414
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


YAYAYAYAYAY FOR SWANNIES!!!!!! 🦢🦢🦢🦢🦢🦢

:)

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Date: 3/05/2026 19:23:13
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387420
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Someone came up as a suggested friend on my Facebook. I went to school with her. Turns out she’s a grandmother. It’s completely inconceivable that someone my age is a grandparent.

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Date: 3/05/2026 19:25:07
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2387421
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:

Someone came up as a suggested friend on my Facebook. I went to school with her. Turns out she’s a grandmother. It’s completely inconceivable that someone my age is a grandparent.

nah it’s legal at 36 years easy

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Date: 3/05/2026 19:36:42
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387422
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:

Divine Angel said:

Someone came up as a suggested friend on my Facebook. I went to school with her. Turns out she’s a grandmother. It’s completely inconceivable that someone my age is a grandparent.

nah it’s legal at 36 years easy

And here’s me at 36 having my first, and only, baby.

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Date: 3/05/2026 19:37:27
From: btm
ID: 2387424
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Someone came up as a suggested friend on my Facebook. I went to school with her. Turns out she’s a grandmother. It’s completely inconceivable that someone my age is a grandparent.

I’ve read that a 19th century Nigerian woman, Mum-Zi, had a daughter when she was 8, and her daughter had a baby at age 9 (to the same father, the chief of the tribe,) making Mum-Zi a grandmother at 17. Mum-Zi was born around 1875/1876.

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Date: 3/05/2026 19:39:10
From: Kingy
ID: 2387426
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Back from Colesworths with some tucker for next week.

Just tried to start a word doc on this lappy and of course it wants me to sign up and send money. GAGF.

It’s a just a word processor. A quick Google for free word processors and now I am downloading Libre.

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Date: 3/05/2026 19:41:27
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387427
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

btm said:


Divine Angel said:

Someone came up as a suggested friend on my Facebook. I went to school with her. Turns out she’s a grandmother. It’s completely inconceivable that someone my age is a grandparent.

I’ve read that a 19th century Nigerian woman, Mum-Zi, had a daughter when she was 8, and her daughter had a baby at age 9 (to the same father, the chief of the tribe,) making Mum-Zi a grandmother at 17. Mum-Zi was born around 1875/1876.

Those poor girls 😞

Lina Medina was five when she gave birth, and is still alive at age 93.

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Date: 3/05/2026 19:43:54
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2387430
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


SCIENCE said:

Divine Angel said:

Someone came up as a suggested friend on my Facebook. I went to school with her. Turns out she’s a grandmother. It’s completely inconceivable that someone my age is a grandparent.

nah it’s legal at 36 years easy

And here’s me at 36 having my first, and only, baby.

tbf can’t think of anyone we know well who’s grandparent at 36 years so yeah

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Date: 3/05/2026 19:52:20
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387432
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:


Divine Angel said:

SCIENCE said:

nah it’s legal at 36 years easy

And here’s me at 36 having my first, and only, baby.

tbf can’t think of anyone we know well who’s grandparent at 36 years so yeah

According to my calculations she became a grandma at 39 or 40.

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Date: 3/05/2026 20:10:31
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2387434
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


SCIENCE said:

Divine Angel said:

And here’s me at 36 having my first, and only, baby.

tbf can’t think of anyone we know well who’s grandparent at 36 years so yeah

According to my calculations she became a grandma at 39 or 40.

DA will be a grandma soon enough and she’ll love it, don’t know anybody who doesn’t love being a grandparent.

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Date: 3/05/2026 20:16:00
From: kii
ID: 2387437
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Divine Angel said:

SCIENCE said:

tbf can’t think of anyone we know well who’s grandparent at 36 years so yeah

According to my calculations she became a grandma at 39 or 40.

DA will be a grandma soon enough and she’ll love it, don’t know anybody who doesn’t love being a grandparent.

I don’t have grandkids. I’m hoping for none. The world is too fucked.

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Date: 3/05/2026 20:25:35
From: Michael V
ID: 2387438
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Back from Colesworths with some tucker for next week.

Just tried to start a word doc on this lappy and of course it wants me to sign up and send money. GAGF.

It’s a just a word processor. A quick Google for free word processors and now I am downloading Libre.

If you find that that’s no good, I use OpenOffice and can recommend it. These days, I mainly use its spreadsheet.

For simple text editing, I use notepad. It makes tiny files, and for Win 11, has a spell checker and a few other bells and whistles, including being able to multiple tabs open.

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Date: 3/05/2026 20:26:53
From: Michael V
ID: 2387440
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


btm said:

Divine Angel said:

Someone came up as a suggested friend on my Facebook. I went to school with her. Turns out she’s a grandmother. It’s completely inconceivable that someone my age is a grandparent.

I’ve read that a 19th century Nigerian woman, Mum-Zi, had a daughter when she was 8, and her daughter had a baby at age 9 (to the same father, the chief of the tribe,) making Mum-Zi a grandmother at 17. Mum-Zi was born around 1875/1876.

Those poor girls 😞

Lina Medina was five when she gave birth, and is still alive at age 93.

!!!

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Date: 3/05/2026 20:27:34
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387441
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

🤔

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Date: 3/05/2026 20:29:02
From: Michael V
ID: 2387442
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:


Divine Angel said:

SCIENCE said:

nah it’s legal at 36 years easy

And here’s me at 36 having my first, and only, baby.

tbf can’t think of anyone we know well who’s grandparent at 36 years so yeah

I was 46 when I became a grandparent.

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Date: 3/05/2026 20:38:35
From: Neophyte
ID: 2387443
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


SCIENCE said:

Divine Angel said:

And here’s me at 36 having my first, and only, baby.

tbf can’t think of anyone we know well who’s grandparent at 36 years so yeah

I was 46 when I became a grandparent.

My younger brother became a grandfather at 39

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Date: 3/05/2026 20:42:15
From: Neophyte
ID: 2387444
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


Michael V said:

SCIENCE said:

tbf can’t think of anyone we know well who’s grandparent at 36 years so yeah

I was 46 when I became a grandparent.

My younger brother became a grandfather at 39

In fact, it wouldn’t surprise me if he wasn’t a great-grandfather by now

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Date: 3/05/2026 20:54:16
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387445
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Then again I have a school friend who has a three and half year old kid. Her eldest has graduated high school so technically she could have been a grandparent and new mum at the same time.

Today on Reddit I read about a woman who had children with two of Michael Jackson’s brothers, so her kids are half-siblings and first cousins 🤯

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Date: 3/05/2026 20:59:21
From: buffy
ID: 2387446
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:


Divine Angel said:

SCIENCE said:

nah it’s legal at 36 years easy

And here’s me at 36 having my first, and only, baby.

tbf can’t think of anyone we know well who’s grandparent at 36 years so yeah

I think our next door neighbour became grandparent at 36 or possibly a couple of years younger, daughter was 16 or 17 at the time the grand child was born.

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Date: 3/05/2026 21:04:47
From: dv
ID: 2387447
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Any of yoons seen Mother!, the movie?

I watched it yesterday … kind of thought it wasn’t quite cooked. Still, decent, maybe 7/10.

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Date: 3/05/2026 21:08:06
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387448
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


Any of yoons seen Mother!, the movie?

I watched it yesterday … kind of thought it wasn’t quite cooked. Still, decent, maybe 7/10.

Unsurprisingly, I have seen it. Don’t remember much about it except maybe Jennifer Lawrence bleeding at some point?

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Date: 3/05/2026 21:21:38
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387449
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

As it happened… a real time account of Mt St Helens’ 1980 eruption

https://bsky.app/profile/mountsthelens1980.bsky.social

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Date: 3/05/2026 21:39:37
From: dv
ID: 2387450
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


dv said:

Any of yoons seen Mother!, the movie?

I watched it yesterday … kind of thought it wasn’t quite cooked. Still, decent, maybe 7/10.

Unsurprisingly, I have seen it. Don’t remember much about it except maybe Jennifer Lawrence bleeding at some point?

Ha

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Date: 3/05/2026 22:35:27
From: kii
ID: 2387453
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Do I like Microsoft Edge?

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Date: 3/05/2026 22:58:39
From: dv
ID: 2387454
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Do I like Microsoft Edge?

Yes

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Date: 3/05/2026 23:02:37
From: party_pants
ID: 2387455
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Do I like Microsoft Edge?

Indifferent neutrality for the win! Neither love nor hate it, but just maintain an arms-length transactional relationship on terms that best suit you.

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Date: 3/05/2026 23:07:46
From: Kingy
ID: 2387456
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Do I like Microsoft Edge?

It’s very good at downloading a decent browser.

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Date: 3/05/2026 23:10:46
From: kii
ID: 2387457
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


kii said:

Do I like Microsoft Edge?

Yes

Why?

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Date: 3/05/2026 23:11:36
From: kii
ID: 2387458
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


kii said:

Do I like Microsoft Edge?

Indifferent neutrality for the win! Neither love nor hate it, but just maintain an arms-length transactional relationship on terms that best suit you.

Possibly the best answer.

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Date: 3/05/2026 23:11:49
From: kii
ID: 2387459
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


kii said:

Do I like Microsoft Edge?

It’s very good at downloading a decent browser.

😆 🤣

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Date: 3/05/2026 23:17:36
From: kii
ID: 2387460
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Joe Leaphorn is in trouble.

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Date: 4/05/2026 00:42:18
From: dv
ID: 2387464
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


dv said:

kii said:

Do I like Microsoft Edge?

Yes

Why?

It’s stable and has good functionality.

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Date: 4/05/2026 01:20:22
From: kii
ID: 2387465
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


kii said:

dv said:

Yes

Why?

It’s stable and has good functionality.

Like me.

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Date: 4/05/2026 06:44:08
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2387469
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:

dv said:

kii said:

Why?

It’s stable and has good functionality.

Like me.

very, and genius

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Date: 4/05/2026 07:33:49
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387473
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Mostly sunny with a top of 25.

Today is Labour Day public holiday. Might be the only day all week I have to do some uni work so that’s what I’m doing. It’s about mental health and well-being, which should be its own unit, not a one week module.

Having learned about the horrific case of Patricia Douglas, I also want to watch the movie about her and other old Hollywood scandals, called Girl 27. It’s available free on YouTube.

But first, final petsitting time with Heathcliff. His family return this afternoon.

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Date: 4/05/2026 07:37:09
From: ChrispenEvan
ID: 2387474
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 4/05/2026 07:40:59
From: ms spock
ID: 2387476
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Greetings Earthlings

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Date: 4/05/2026 07:45:58
From: buffy
ID: 2387477
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 9 degrees at the back door and overcast. We are forecast 15 degrees, showers and windy.

So I guess it’s an indoors day again.

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Date: 4/05/2026 07:54:13
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2387479
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


kii said:

dv said:

Yes

Why?

It’s stable and has good functionality.

It’s a very stable memee-bus.

But I agree with party-pants.

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Date: 4/05/2026 08:01:55
From: ChrispenEvan
ID: 2387481
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


dv said:

kii said:

Why?

It’s stable and has good functionality.

It’s a very stable memee-bus.

But I agree with party-pants.

I use Opera, and have done so for years, and find it works well and has good features.

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Date: 4/05/2026 08:10:40
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2387485
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ChrispenEvan said:



wait didn’t that have a second part

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Date: 4/05/2026 08:38:22
From: Michael V
ID: 2387488
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ChrispenEvan said:



I’m sorry you feel like this.

Is there anything I can do to help?

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Date: 4/05/2026 08:40:23
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387490
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


ChrispenEvan said:


I’m sorry you feel like this.

Is there anything I can do to help?

Probs using Microsoft Teams or sumfink

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Date: 4/05/2026 08:42:16
From: ChrispenEvan
ID: 2387491
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Michael V said:

ChrispenEvan said:


I’m sorry you feel like this.

Is there anything I can do to help?

Probs using Microsoft Teams or sumfink

I’m fine. Just thought it was funny as a insight to what the internet can be for some people.

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Date: 4/05/2026 08:43:56
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387492
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ChrispenEvan said:


Divine Angel said:

Michael V said:

I’m sorry you feel like this.

Is there anything I can do to help?

Probs using Microsoft Teams or sumfink

I’m fine. Just thought it was funny as a insight to what the internet can be for some people.

It’s the reason cat videos exist, for people into those kinds of things.

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Date: 4/05/2026 08:44:23
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387493
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ChrispenEvan said:


Divine Angel said:

Michael V said:

I’m sorry you feel like this.

Is there anything I can do to help?

Probs using Microsoft Teams or sumfink

I’m fine. Just thought it was funny as a insight to what the internet can be for some people.


Sad actually.

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Date: 4/05/2026 08:56:14
From: Arts
ID: 2387494
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


ChrispenEvan said:


I’m sorry you feel like this.

Is there anything I can do to help?

He needs a new keyboard.

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Date: 4/05/2026 09:03:05
From: Michael V
ID: 2387495
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Michael V said:

ChrispenEvan said:


I’m sorry you feel like this.

Is there anything I can do to help?

Probs using Microsoft Teams or sumfink

Oh. I can’t help with that. I know nothing about that program.

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Date: 4/05/2026 09:04:06
From: Michael V
ID: 2387496
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ChrispenEvan said:


Divine Angel said:

Michael V said:

I’m sorry you feel like this.

Is there anything I can do to help?

Probs using Microsoft Teams or sumfink

I’m fine. Just thought it was funny as a insight to what the internet can be for some people.

Ah. I see now.

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Date: 4/05/2026 09:04:50
From: Michael V
ID: 2387497
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


Michael V said:

ChrispenEvan said:


I’m sorry you feel like this.

Is there anything I can do to help?

He needs a new keyboard.

LOL

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Date: 4/05/2026 09:06:28
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2387498
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ChrispenEvan said:


Divine Angel said:

Michael V said:

I’m sorry you feel like this.

Is there anything I can do to help?

Probs using Microsoft Teams or sumfink

I’m fine. Just thought it was funny as a insight to what the internet can be for some people.

Oh that’s just fine, can’t you see the poor bloke is hurting, where’s your empathy, shese.

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Date: 4/05/2026 09:28:28
From: Michael V
ID: 2387504
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


Neophyte said:

Michael V said:

I was 46 when I became a grandparent.

My younger brother became a grandfather at 39

In fact, it wouldn’t surprise me if he wasn’t a great-grandfather by now

Given that my eldest granddaughter has now married, I wouldn’t be surprised if I become a great grandfather soon enough.

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Date: 4/05/2026 09:30:32
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387505
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Neophyte said:

Neophyte said:

My younger brother became a grandfather at 39

In fact, it wouldn’t surprise me if he wasn’t a great-grandfather by now

Given that my eldest granddaughter has now married, I wouldn’t be surprised if I become a great grandfather soon enough.

You’re already great, MV 😊

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Date: 4/05/2026 09:37:17
From: transition
ID: 2387506
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

there is no evil in the world

https://theconversation.com/supervillain-or-cicero-why-palantirs-manifesto-has-such-sinister-vibes-281521

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Date: 4/05/2026 09:42:27
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387508
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Michael V said:

Neophyte said:

In fact, it wouldn’t surprise me if he wasn’t a great-grandfather by now

Given that my eldest granddaughter has now married, I wouldn’t be surprised if I become a great grandfather soon enough.

You’re already great, MV 😊

Agree. +1

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Date: 4/05/2026 09:42:51
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387509
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

transition said:


there is no evil in the world

https://theconversation.com/supervillain-or-cicero-why-palantirs-manifesto-has-such-sinister-vibes-281521

There is at Palantir.

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Date: 4/05/2026 09:43:41
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2387511
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Damn, I was going to do some business today but it’s a public holiday.

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Date: 4/05/2026 09:59:38
From: Michael V
ID: 2387517
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Michael V said:

Neophyte said:

In fact, it wouldn’t surprise me if he wasn’t a great-grandfather by now

Given that my eldest granddaughter has now married, I wouldn’t be surprised if I become a great grandfather soon enough.

You’re already great, MV 😊

Cheers!

:)

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Date: 4/05/2026 10:05:18
From: Michael V
ID: 2387521
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

We have a brush turkey that may have taken up residence or might be thinking about it. It’s been wandering about and scratching stuff up more and more frequently. Twice so far today. It pinched a tomato earlier. It appears to be unconcerned by our presence. I hope it doesn’t move our compost pile to another place.

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Date: 4/05/2026 10:05:28
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387522
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Message from Tas Networks. Another full day of power outage next Tuesday, as well as tomorrow.

At least it’s not a Eurovision day.

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Date: 4/05/2026 10:05:59
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387524
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Uni: here’s why school connectedness is important

Me: *trying to conceptualise last week’s student behaviour into them feeling disconnected from the school and their peers.

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Date: 4/05/2026 10:07:28
From: Michael V
ID: 2387526
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Damn, I was going to do some business today but it’s a public holiday.

I was too. Until we realised.

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Date: 4/05/2026 10:07:45
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387527
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


We have a brush turkey that may have taken up residence or might be thinking about it. It’s been wandering about and scratching stuff up more and more frequently. Twice so far today. It pinched a tomato earlier. It appears to be unconcerned by our presence. I hope it doesn’t move our compost pile to another place.

My sister had a brush turkey who decided to build a nest spanning her whole driveway using materials plucked from her gardens. She combatted the problem using spikes and stuffed toys around her gardens. Brush turkey quickly moved on.

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Date: 4/05/2026 10:11:56
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2387531
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Peak Warming Man said:

Damn, I was going to do some business today but it’s a public holiday.

I was too. Until we realised.

What are you lot talking about?

It’s 5 months and a day to the next public holiday.

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Date: 4/05/2026 10:13:37
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387532
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Michael V said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Damn, I was going to do some business today but it’s a public holiday.

I was too. Until we realised.

What are you lot talking about?

It’s 5 months and a day to the next public holiday.


In Kingsland?

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Date: 4/05/2026 10:17:38
From: Michael V
ID: 2387534
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Michael V said:

We have a brush turkey that may have taken up residence or might be thinking about it. It’s been wandering about and scratching stuff up more and more frequently. Twice so far today. It pinched a tomato earlier. It appears to be unconcerned by our presence. I hope it doesn’t move our compost pile to another place.

My sister had a brush turkey who decided to build a nest spanning her whole driveway using materials plucked from her gardens. She combatted the problem using spikes and stuffed toys around her gardens. Brush turkey quickly moved on.

Interesting to know. What sort of spikes? What sort of stuffed toys?

I’ll have a better look at it next time I see it. If it’s female or juvenile male there is no reason to be concerned. Adult male would be another story.

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Date: 4/05/2026 10:19:58
From: Michael V
ID: 2387536
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Michael V said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Damn, I was going to do some business today but it’s a public holiday.

I was too. Until we realised.

What are you lot talking about?

It’s 5 months and a day to the next public holiday.

May Day is a public holiday in Queensland.

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Date: 4/05/2026 10:22:16
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387538
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Need to wash bedding and towels but tomorrow’s the only day it’s not raining, and the power will be off after 8:30 AM.

So I’ll set the clock for 7 AM, then get up and stuff the washing machine with towels and bedding, turn it on and go back to bed.

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Date: 4/05/2026 10:23:47
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387539
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Need to wash bedding and towels but tomorrow’s the only day it’s not raining, and the power will be off after 8:30 AM.

So I’ll set the clock for 7 AM, then get up and stuff the washing machine with towels and bedding, turn it on and go back to bed.

First World problems.

In some countries they don’t even have washing machines and power outages.

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Date: 4/05/2026 10:29:06
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387540
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Need to wash bedding and towels but tomorrow’s the only day it’s not raining, and the power will be off after 8:30 AM.

So I’ll set the clock for 7 AM, then get up and stuff the washing machine with towels and bedding, turn it on and go back to bed.

Mr Mutant overloaded our washing machine and it fell off its perch.

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Date: 4/05/2026 10:29:39
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2387541
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Bubblecar said:

Need to wash bedding and towels but tomorrow’s the only day it’s not raining, and the power will be off after 8:30 AM.

So I’ll set the clock for 7 AM, then get up and stuff the washing machine with towels and bedding, turn it on and go back to bed.

Mr Mutant overloaded our washing machine and it fell off its perch.

It’s just resting.

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Date: 4/05/2026 10:30:08
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387542
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Divine Angel said:

Michael V said:

We have a brush turkey that may have taken up residence or might be thinking about it. It’s been wandering about and scratching stuff up more and more frequently. Twice so far today. It pinched a tomato earlier. It appears to be unconcerned by our presence. I hope it doesn’t move our compost pile to another place.

My sister had a brush turkey who decided to build a nest spanning her whole driveway using materials plucked from her gardens. She combatted the problem using spikes and stuffed toys around her gardens. Brush turkey quickly moved on.

Interesting to know. What sort of spikes? What sort of stuffed toys?

I’ll have a better look at it next time I see it. If it’s female or juvenile male there is no reason to be concerned. Adult male would be another story.

Bird spikes like these https://www.pestrol.com.au/buy-online/extra-wide-stainless-steel-bird-spikes/

and any old stuffed toys she got from the op shop. Nothing specific, nothing fancy.

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Date: 4/05/2026 10:30:12
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387543
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Bubblecar said:

Need to wash bedding and towels but tomorrow’s the only day it’s not raining, and the power will be off after 8:30 AM.

So I’ll set the clock for 7 AM, then get up and stuff the washing machine with towels and bedding, turn it on and go back to bed.

Mr Mutant overloaded our washing machine and it fell off its perch.

Why was it perched?

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Date: 4/05/2026 10:30:38
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387544
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Divine Angel said:

Bubblecar said:

Need to wash bedding and towels but tomorrow’s the only day it’s not raining, and the power will be off after 8:30 AM.

So I’ll set the clock for 7 AM, then get up and stuff the washing machine with towels and bedding, turn it on and go back to bed.

Mr Mutant overloaded our washing machine and it fell off its perch.

It’s just resting.

Norwegian blue?

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Date: 4/05/2026 10:33:33
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387545
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Michael V said:

Divine Angel said:

My sister had a brush turkey who decided to build a nest spanning her whole driveway using materials plucked from her gardens. She combatted the problem using spikes and stuffed toys around her gardens. Brush turkey quickly moved on.

Interesting to know. What sort of spikes? What sort of stuffed toys?

I’ll have a better look at it next time I see it. If it’s female or juvenile male there is no reason to be concerned. Adult male would be another story.

Bird spikes like these https://www.pestrol.com.au/buy-online/extra-wide-stainless-steel-bird-spikes/

and any old stuffed toys she got from the op shop. Nothing specific, nothing fancy.

Did she impale the stuffed toys to emulate Vlad?

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Date: 4/05/2026 10:34:14
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387546
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Divine Angel said:

Bubblecar said:

Need to wash bedding and towels but tomorrow’s the only day it’s not raining, and the power will be off after 8:30 AM.

So I’ll set the clock for 7 AM, then get up and stuff the washing machine with towels and bedding, turn it on and go back to bed.

Mr Mutant overloaded our washing machine and it fell off its perch.

Why was it perched?

It’s perched on a drawer for two reasons: 1) so we don’t have to bend down as much, and 2) to store the laundry stuff because our laundry is in the garage and there’s fuck all room in the garage.

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Date: 4/05/2026 10:40:15
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387548
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


roughbarked said:

Divine Angel said:

Mr Mutant overloaded our washing machine and it fell off its perch.

Why was it perched?

It’s perched on a drawer for two reasons: 1) so we don’t have to bend down as much, and 2) to store the laundry stuff because our laundry is in the garage and there’s fuck all room in the garage.

I see.

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Date: 4/05/2026 10:40:27
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2387549
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Divine Angel said:

Bubblecar said:

Need to wash bedding and towels but tomorrow’s the only day it’s not raining, and the power will be off after 8:30 AM.

So I’ll set the clock for 7 AM, then get up and stuff the washing machine with towels and bedding, turn it on and go back to bed.

Mr Mutant overloaded our washing machine and it fell off its perch.

It’s just resting.

Hehe

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Date: 4/05/2026 11:31:58
From: kii
ID: 2387565
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:

kii said:

dv said:

It’s stable and has good functionality.

Like me.

very, and genius

No, no, no. Boris says I’m not a genius.
I’m a stable dummy. Who is useful. A useful idiot.

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Date: 4/05/2026 11:51:27
From: ms spock
ID: 2387569
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Michael V said:

Neophyte said:

In fact, it wouldn’t surprise me if he wasn’t a great-grandfather by now

Given that my eldest granddaughter has now married, I wouldn’t be surprised if I become a great grandfather soon enough.

You’re already great, MV 😊

+1

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Date: 4/05/2026 11:57:12
From: buffy
ID: 2387573
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I don’t think I passed on here the report after the woman from archery who was missing was found. It seems she was lost in the bush:

“A family member told South West Local News that Lisa was found dishevelled, 13km from home after spending a week in the bush.”

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Date: 4/05/2026 12:10:20
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387574
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


I don’t think I passed on here the report after the woman from archery who was missing was found. It seems she was lost in the bush:

“A family member told South West Local News that Lisa was found dishevelled, 13km from home after spending a week in the bush.”

It would be strange if she wasn’t dishevelled. No one’s expecting perfect hair, makeup, and clean clothes.

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Date: 4/05/2026 12:12:41
From: buffy
ID: 2387575
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


buffy said:

I don’t think I passed on here the report after the woman from archery who was missing was found. It seems she was lost in the bush:

“A family member told South West Local News that Lisa was found dishevelled, 13km from home after spending a week in the bush.”

It would be strange if she wasn’t dishevelled. No one’s expecting perfect hair, makeup, and clean clothes.

The gossip network has failed to produce any further information. I don’t think of her as a bush person, I’m a bit curious about how she managed to survive.

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Date: 4/05/2026 12:12:49
From: ms spock
ID: 2387576
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Michael V said:

Divine Angel said:

My sister had a brush turkey who decided to build a nest spanning her whole driveway using materials plucked from her gardens. She combatted the problem using spikes and stuffed toys around her gardens. Brush turkey quickly moved on.

Interesting to know. What sort of spikes? What sort of stuffed toys?

I’ll have a better look at it next time I see it. If it’s female or juvenile male there is no reason to be concerned. Adult male would be another story.

Bird spikes like these https://www.pestrol.com.au/buy-online/extra-wide-stainless-steel-bird-spikes/

and any old stuffed toys she got from the op shop. Nothing specific, nothing fancy.

Some birds find a way.

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Date: 4/05/2026 12:17:05
From: Michael V
ID: 2387577
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Michael V said:

Divine Angel said:

My sister had a brush turkey who decided to build a nest spanning her whole driveway using materials plucked from her gardens. She combatted the problem using spikes and stuffed toys around her gardens. Brush turkey quickly moved on.

Interesting to know. What sort of spikes? What sort of stuffed toys?

I’ll have a better look at it next time I see it. If it’s female or juvenile male there is no reason to be concerned. Adult male would be another story.

Bird spikes like these https://www.pestrol.com.au/buy-online/extra-wide-stainless-steel-bird-spikes/

and any old stuffed toys she got from the op shop. Nothing specific, nothing fancy.

Cheers.

It wandered through again, and I’m pretty certain that it is an adult female. We can put up with her scratching around and knocking flower pots over.

If mound-building starts, I might ask again.

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Date: 4/05/2026 12:20:48
From: kii
ID: 2387578
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


buffy said:

I don’t think I passed on here the report after the woman from archery who was missing was found. It seems she was lost in the bush:

“A family member told South West Local News that Lisa was found dishevelled, 13km from home after spending a week in the bush.”

It would be strange if she wasn’t dishevelled. No one’s expecting perfect hair, makeup, and clean clothes.

It shows that she was living rough, and not hidden away in a house.

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Date: 4/05/2026 12:27:05
From: ms spock
ID: 2387580
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I just saw a little coot like bird jumping in and out of the pool.

I don’t know what type of bird it was.

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Date: 4/05/2026 12:36:01
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387583
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Gosh people are weird.

Local councillor posted that an iconic tree requires removal due to invasive fungus which has destroyed the tree. The tree is ~80yo.

Someone’s commented that it’s the latest in systematic removal of iconic landmarks in the area. The other landmarks mentioned were also old and damaged beyond repair. Nothing lasts forever, dear.

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Date: 4/05/2026 12:41:59
From: Cymek
ID: 2387584
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Divine Angel said:

buffy said:

I don’t think I passed on here the report after the woman from archery who was missing was found. It seems she was lost in the bush:

“A family member told South West Local News that Lisa was found dishevelled, 13km from home after spending a week in the bush.”

It would be strange if she wasn’t dishevelled. No one’s expecting perfect hair, makeup, and clean clothes.

The gossip network has failed to produce any further information. I don’t think of her as a bush person, I’m a bit curious about how she managed to survive.

Depended on the kindness of strangers ?

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Date: 4/05/2026 12:47:15
From: Cymek
ID: 2387585
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I don’t know if its normal but our servers, systems, etc are always experiencing faults, outages.
I wonder if they are hacking attempts as surely they can’t be this unreliable for systems that have been in service many years

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Date: 4/05/2026 12:51:18
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387586
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Divine Angel said:

Michael V said:

Interesting to know. What sort of spikes? What sort of stuffed toys?

I’ll have a better look at it next time I see it. If it’s female or juvenile male there is no reason to be concerned. Adult male would be another story.

Bird spikes like these https://www.pestrol.com.au/buy-online/extra-wide-stainless-steel-bird-spikes/

and any old stuffed toys she got from the op shop. Nothing specific, nothing fancy.

Some birds find a way.


Looks like they’re using the spikes as a protective fence around their nest.

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Date: 4/05/2026 12:53:37
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387588
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Gosh people are weird.

Local councillor posted that an iconic tree requires removal due to invasive fungus which has destroyed the tree. The tree is ~80yo.

Someone’s commented that it’s the latest in systematic removal of iconic landmarks in the area. The other landmarks mentioned were also old and damaged beyond repair. Nothing lasts forever, dear.

If the tree’s dead and disintegrating it could well be a safety hazard.

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Date: 4/05/2026 12:54:44
From: kii
ID: 2387589
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

So, anyway…I woke up to another fucking day of random shit I haven’t done, but need to do. Plus all the usual routine things like laundry. Every little thing takes way too much energy out of my brain.

Plus living with other people is exhausting. I want my privacy back. With at least one cat.

This house was “renovated” by the owners at some point and it has the most stupid bathrooms and kitchen – all done to look “Instagramable” as the estate agent said during one house inspection.

Off I go to put a load of washing in the machine.

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Date: 4/05/2026 12:56:15
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387590
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


I don’t think I passed on here the report after the woman from archery who was missing was found. It seems she was lost in the bush:

“A family member told South West Local News that Lisa was found dishevelled, 13km from home after spending a week in the bush.”

Did well to survive a week.

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Date: 4/05/2026 13:06:28
From: Michael V
ID: 2387592
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


I don’t think I passed on here the report after the woman from archery who was missing was found. It seems she was lost in the bush:

“A family member told South West Local News that Lisa was found dishevelled, 13km from home after spending a week in the bush.”

Gosh.

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Date: 4/05/2026 13:07:02
From: dv
ID: 2387593
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I put the HCR thread in the Index, as it seems to be in regular use.

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Date: 4/05/2026 13:09:12
From: Michael V
ID: 2387595
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:

I just saw a little coot like bird jumping in and out of the pool.

I don’t know what type of bird it was.

Red head?

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Date: 4/05/2026 13:09:24
From: dv
ID: 2387596
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


buffy said:

I don’t think I passed on here the report after the woman from archery who was missing was found. It seems she was lost in the bush:

“A family member told South West Local News that Lisa was found dishevelled, 13km from home after spending a week in the bush.”

Gosh.

What I normally say in such cases comes off as callous, so just take it as read.

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Date: 4/05/2026 13:34:47
From: kii
ID: 2387598
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


Michael V said:

buffy said:

I don’t think I passed on here the report after the woman from archery who was missing was found. It seems she was lost in the bush:

“A family member told South West Local News that Lisa was found dishevelled, 13km from home after spending a week in the bush.”

Gosh.

What I normally say in such cases comes off as callous, so just take it as read.

Just say it. Be like me.

(Son has beaten me to the washing machine, so I have to wait.)

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Date: 4/05/2026 13:42:38
From: buffy
ID: 2387600
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


buffy said:

Divine Angel said:

It would be strange if she wasn’t dishevelled. No one’s expecting perfect hair, makeup, and clean clothes.

The gossip network has failed to produce any further information. I don’t think of her as a bush person, I’m a bit curious about how she managed to survive.

Depended on the kindness of strangers ?

It’s pretty much just bush there.

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Date: 4/05/2026 13:45:06
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387601
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Cymek said:

buffy said:

The gossip network has failed to produce any further information. I don’t think of her as a bush person, I’m a bit curious about how she managed to survive.

Depended on the kindness of strangers ?

It’s pretty much just bush there.

If not experienced it is easy to become bushed,

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Date: 4/05/2026 13:46:43
From: buffy
ID: 2387602
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


buffy said:

I don’t think I passed on here the report after the woman from archery who was missing was found. It seems she was lost in the bush:

“A family member told South West Local News that Lisa was found dishevelled, 13km from home after spending a week in the bush.”

Did well to survive a week.

Well, she carries no excess weight at all, so yes. And she’s only been out here in the sticks for a few years. She’s city bred.

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Date: 4/05/2026 13:51:31
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387603
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


roughbarked said:

buffy said:

I don’t think I passed on here the report after the woman from archery who was missing was found. It seems she was lost in the bush:

“A family member told South West Local News that Lisa was found dishevelled, 13km from home after spending a week in the bush.”

Did well to survive a week.

Well, she carries no excess weight at all, so yes. And she’s only been out here in the sticks for a few years. She’s city bred.

Will to live can be quite strong.

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Date: 4/05/2026 14:41:36
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387617
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Acting Superintendent Graeme Barry said of the 400,000 Triple Zero calls made every year in Western Australia, at least one a day is completely frivolous.

One caller asked if police could attend their property to take their chicken out of the oven.

“They were away on a holiday, and they had that moment of realisation where they thought they left it in there, and wanted police to go to their house and bash through the door,” Superintendent Barry told 102.5 ABC Perth.
“At the end of it, they said police could eat the chicken.

“We had a lady who called because she was desperate to have a cup of tea, and she couldn’t get her carton of milk open.” https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-04/police-issue-warning-over-absurd-triple-zero-calls/106638474
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Date: 4/05/2026 14:47:28
From: transition
ID: 2387618
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I gots another load of wood, plenty abundantly plentiful many lots wood now

good wood’s native pine, indigenous carbonaceous combustable burnables for the dephlogisticaters

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Date: 4/05/2026 14:52:12
From: ms spock
ID: 2387621
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


ms spock said:

I just saw a little coot like bird jumping in and out of the pool.

I don’t know what type of bird it was.

Red head?

No

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Date: 4/05/2026 15:01:21
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387624
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Acting Superintendent Graeme Barry said of the 400,000 Triple Zero calls made every year in Western Australia, at least one a day is completely frivolous.

One caller asked if police could attend their property to take their chicken out of the oven.

“They were away on a holiday, and they had that moment of realisation where they thought they left it in there, and wanted police to go to their house and bash through the door,” Superintendent Barry told 102.5 ABC Perth.
“At the end of it, they said police could eat the chicken.

“We had a lady who called because she was desperate to have a cup of tea, and she couldn’t get her carton of milk open.” https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-04/police-issue-warning-over-absurd-triple-zero-calls/106638474

OK but was there chicken in their oven?

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Date: 4/05/2026 15:16:17
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387628
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


roughbarked said:

Acting Superintendent Graeme Barry said of the 400,000 Triple Zero calls made every year in Western Australia, at least one a day is completely frivolous.

One caller asked if police could attend their property to take their chicken out of the oven.

“They were away on a holiday, and they had that moment of realisation where they thought they left it in there, and wanted police to go to their house and bash through the door,” Superintendent Barry told 102.5 ABC Perth.
“At the end of it, they said police could eat the chicken.

“We had a lady who called because she was desperate to have a cup of tea, and she couldn’t get her carton of milk open.” https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-04/police-issue-warning-over-absurd-triple-zero-calls/106638474

OK but was there chicken in their oven?

The evidence was never discovered.

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Date: 4/05/2026 15:26:09
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2387631
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:

Acting Superintendent Graeme Barry said of the 400,000 Triple Zero calls made every year in Western Australia, at least one a day is completely frivolous.

One caller asked if police could attend their property to take their chicken out of the oven.

“They were away on a holiday, and they had that moment of realisation where they thought they left it in there, and wanted police to go to their house and bash through the door,” Superintendent Barry told 102.5 ABC Perth.
“At the end of it, they said police could eat the chicken.

“We had a lady who called because she was desperate to have a cup of tea, and she couldn’t get her carton of milk open.”

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-04/police-issue-warning-over-absurd-triple-zero-calls/106638474

so less than 1 in 1000 and they want people to do what

and the oven one, what if it was burning, was that frivolous

or the cup of tea, what if she had a stroke

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Date: 4/05/2026 15:28:59
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387632
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:

roughbarked said:

Acting Superintendent Graeme Barry said of the 400,000 Triple Zero calls made every year in Western Australia, at least one a day is completely frivolous.

One caller asked if police could attend their property to take their chicken out of the oven.

“They were away on a holiday, and they had that moment of realisation where they thought they left it in there, and wanted police to go to their house and bash through the door,” Superintendent Barry told 102.5 ABC Perth.
“At the end of it, they said police could eat the chicken.

“We had a lady who called because she was desperate to have a cup of tea, and she couldn’t get her carton of milk open.”

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-04/police-issue-warning-over-absurd-triple-zero-calls/106638474

so less than 1 in 1000 and they want people to do what

and the oven one, what if it was burning, was that frivolous

or the cup of tea, what if she had a stroke

So many questions. The staff answeting the phonr are trained to detect such things.

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Date: 4/05/2026 15:31:22
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2387635
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:

SCIENCE said:

roughbarked said:

Acting Superintendent Graeme Barry said of the 400,000 Triple Zero calls made every year in Western Australia, at least one a day is completely frivolous.

One caller asked if police could attend their property to take their chicken out of the oven.

“They were away on a holiday, and they had that moment of realisation where they thought they left it in there, and wanted police to go to their house and bash through the door,” Superintendent Barry told 102.5 ABC Perth.
“At the end of it, they said police could eat the chicken.

“We had a lady who called because she was desperate to have a cup of tea, and she couldn’t get her carton of milk open.”

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-04/police-issue-warning-over-absurd-triple-zero-calls/106638474

so less than 1 in 1000 and they want people to do what

and the oven one, what if it was burning, was that frivolous

or the cup of tea, what if she had a stroke

So many questions. The staff answeting the phonr are trained to detect such things.

so they can handle a 1/1000 not so important call rate

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Date: 4/05/2026 15:34:02
From: Arts
ID: 2387638
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:

roughbarked said:

SCIENCE said:

so less than 1 in 1000 and they want people to do what

and the oven one, what if it was burning, was that frivolous

or the cup of tea, what if she had a stroke

So many questions. The staff answeting the phonr are trained to detect such things.

so they can handle a 1/1000 not so important call rate

yeah, we shouldn’t be berating anyone calling EMS… better they do and it nothing than they don’t and it be something.

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Date: 4/05/2026 15:34:10
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387639
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:

roughbarked said:

Acting Superintendent Graeme Barry said of the 400,000 Triple Zero calls made every year in Western Australia, at least one a day is completely frivolous.

One caller asked if police could attend their property to take their chicken out of the oven.

“They were away on a holiday, and they had that moment of realisation where they thought they left it in there, and wanted police to go to their house and bash through the door,” Superintendent Barry told 102.5 ABC Perth.
“At the end of it, they said police could eat the chicken.

“We had a lady who called because she was desperate to have a cup of tea, and she couldn’t get her carton of milk open.”

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-04/police-issue-warning-over-absurd-triple-zero-calls/106638474

so less than 1 in 1000 and they want people to do what

and the oven one, what if it was burning, was that frivolous

or the cup of tea, what if she had a stroke

I kinda see it as a symptom of society where these people have no one else to call for such things. Many people don’t know their neighbours, neighbours certainly don’t have keys for emergency access, and sometimes people don’t have family or friends. One could call the non-emergency line, but the chicken in the oven could burn the place down before they get out there.

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Date: 4/05/2026 15:35:04
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387640
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:

roughbarked said:

SCIENCE said:

so less than 1 in 1000 and they want people to do what

and the oven one, what if it was burning, was that frivolous

or the cup of tea, what if she had a stroke

So many questions. The staff answeting the phonr are trained to detect such things.

so they can handle a 1/1000 not so important call rate

It does take time away from the more important calls. This is why it is an offence.

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Date: 4/05/2026 15:36:36
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387642
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


SCIENCE said:

roughbarked said:

Acting Superintendent Graeme Barry said of the 400,000 Triple Zero calls made every year in Western Australia, at least one a day is completely frivolous.

One caller asked if police could attend their property to take their chicken out of the oven.

“They were away on a holiday, and they had that moment of realisation where they thought they left it in there, and wanted police to go to their house and bash through the door,” Superintendent Barry told 102.5 ABC Perth.
“At the end of it, they said police could eat the chicken.

“We had a lady who called because she was desperate to have a cup of tea, and she couldn’t get her carton of milk open.”

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-04/police-issue-warning-over-absurd-triple-zero-calls/106638474

so less than 1 in 1000 and they want people to do what

and the oven one, what if it was burning, was that frivolous

or the cup of tea, what if she had a stroke

I kinda see it as a symptom of society where these people have no one else to call for such things. Many people don’t know their neighbours, neighbours certainly don’t have keys for emergency access, and sometimes people don’t have family or friends. One could call the non-emergency line, but the chicken in the oven could burn the place down before they get out there.

Yes. Though there should always be somewhere else to call.

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Date: 4/05/2026 15:37:35
From: Cymek
ID: 2387643
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


SCIENCE said:

roughbarked said:

So many questions. The staff answeting the phonr are trained to detect such things.

so they can handle a 1/1000 not so important call rate

It does take time away from the more important calls. This is why it is an offence.

You also get people who create false threats and police become involved wasting money and time.

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Date: 4/05/2026 15:37:47
From: Arts
ID: 2387644
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


SCIENCE said:

roughbarked said:

So many questions. The staff answeting the phonr are trained to detect such things.

so they can handle a 1/1000 not so important call rate

It does take time away from the more important calls. This is why it is an offence.

it’s an offence when doing it as a prank, or to be annoying, or for likes…. if a person genuinely calls (even if it is for a chicken in the oven) then it probably wont be prosecuted.

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Date: 4/05/2026 15:39:18
From: roughbarked
ID: 2387646
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


roughbarked said:

SCIENCE said:

so they can handle a 1/1000 not so important call rate

It does take time away from the more important calls. This is why it is an offence.

it’s an offence when doing it as a prank, or to be annoying, or for likes…. if a person genuinely calls (even if it is for a chicken in the oven) then it probably wont be prosecuted.

Yes.

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Date: 4/05/2026 15:44:13
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387650
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

That’s the shower alcove thoroughly cleaned, so I think I can argue it’s now time for a rest and a quarter of a pot of coffee.

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Date: 4/05/2026 15:45:27
From: ms spock
ID: 2387651
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Divine Angel said:

SCIENCE said:

so less than 1 in 1000 and they want people to do what

and the oven one, what if it was burning, was that frivolous

or the cup of tea, what if she had a stroke

I kinda see it as a symptom of society where these people have no one else to call for such things. Many people don’t know their neighbours, neighbours certainly don’t have keys for emergency access, and sometimes people don’t have family or friends. One could call the non-emergency line, but the chicken in the oven could burn the place down before they get out there.

Yes. Though there should always be somewhere else to call.

Aye! Folks need community and connection.

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Date: 4/05/2026 15:46:13
From: kii
ID: 2387652
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


SCIENCE said:

roughbarked said:

Acting Superintendent Graeme Barry said of the 400,000 Triple Zero calls made every year in Western Australia, at least one a day is completely frivolous.

One caller asked if police could attend their property to take their chicken out of the oven.

“They were away on a holiday, and they had that moment of realisation where they thought they left it in there, and wanted police to go to their house and bash through the door,” Superintendent Barry told 102.5 ABC Perth.
“At the end of it, they said police could eat the chicken.

“We had a lady who called because she was desperate to have a cup of tea, and she couldn’t get her carton of milk open.”

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-04/police-issue-warning-over-absurd-triple-zero-calls/106638474

so less than 1 in 1000 and they want people to do what

and the oven one, what if it was burning, was that frivolous

or the cup of tea, what if she had a stroke

So many questions. The staff answeting the phonr are trained to detect such things.

They are?! Wowsers! 😲

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Date: 4/05/2026 15:50:21
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2387655
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


roughbarked said:

SCIENCE said:

so less than 1 in 1000 and they want people to do what

and the oven one, what if it was burning, was that frivolous

or the cup of tea, what if she had a stroke

So many questions. The staff answeting the phonr are trained to detect such things.

They are?! Wowsers! 😲

why are they wowsers

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Date: 4/05/2026 15:53:09
From: kii
ID: 2387658
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:


kii said:

roughbarked said:

So many questions. The staff answeting the phonr are trained to detect such things.

They are?! Wowsers! 😲

why are they wowsers

I’m channelling Inspector Gadget.

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Date: 4/05/2026 15:53:44
From: Cymek
ID: 2387659
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:


kii said:

roughbarked said:

So many questions. The staff answeting the phonr are trained to detect such things.

They are?! Wowsers! 😲

why are they wowsers

Inspector Gadget fan club members ?

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Date: 4/05/2026 15:59:51
From: Kingy
ID: 2387660
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’m looking forward to this movie. lol

π hard.

https://youtu.be/CNbmoVdirxw?si=S1qVEruOhOxNUZoM

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Date: 4/05/2026 16:08:25
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387666
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


I’m looking forward to this movie. lol

π hard.

https://youtu.be/CNbmoVdirxw?si=S1qVEruOhOxNUZoM

Lordy.

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Date: 4/05/2026 17:06:52
From: kii
ID: 2387697
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cool, another reason not to leave the house and go on a cruise ship.

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Date: 4/05/2026 17:10:25
From: kii
ID: 2387701
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’m trying to repack a box that I was looking in. My lower back is stuffed. My throat is itchy. The laundry needs my input. Plus I stripped my bed.

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Date: 4/05/2026 18:31:26
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387720
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cup of tea then I’ll probably have a brief doze.

Still to do tonight: thorough clean-up of this computer/music room.

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Date: 4/05/2026 18:41:01
From: dv
ID: 2387723
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Admin lol

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Date: 4/05/2026 18:43:12
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387725
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


Admin lol

The son of Admin can afford to throw his weight around.

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Date: 4/05/2026 19:24:38
From: buffy
ID: 2387740
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’m going to watch TV for a bit. I’ll take my camera for Possible Pug Pictures.

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Date: 4/05/2026 19:27:10
From: party_pants
ID: 2387741
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


I’m going to watch TV for a bit. I’ll take my camera for Possible Pug Pictures.

It will be fine Buffy, just enjoy the TV, no need to go to any special effort for us on the pug pics.

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Date: 4/05/2026 20:08:05
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387745
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


buffy said:

I’m going to watch TV for a bit. I’ll take my camera for Possible Pug Pictures.

It will be fine Buffy, just enjoy the TV, no need to go to any special effort for us on the pug pics.

Don’t listen to pants of party.

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Date: 4/05/2026 20:17:30
From: ChrispenEvan
ID: 2387748
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

has nobody said ‘may the fourth be with you’ today?

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Date: 4/05/2026 20:38:01
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2387752
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


buffy said:

I’m going to watch TV for a bit. I’ll take my camera for Possible Pug Pictures.

It will be fine Buffy, just enjoy the TV, no need to go to any special effort for us on the pug pics.

What hold has PWM got over you?

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Date: 4/05/2026 20:40:05
From: party_pants
ID: 2387753
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


party_pants said:

buffy said:

I’m going to watch TV for a bit. I’ll take my camera for Possible Pug Pictures.

It will be fine Buffy, just enjoy the TV, no need to go to any special effort for us on the pug pics.

What hold has PWM got over you?

I think pugs are ugly.

All my own work sir, I didn’t copy PWM’s homework, sir

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Date: 4/05/2026 20:42:06
From: Arts
ID: 2387755
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


Witty Rejoinder said:

party_pants said:

It will be fine Buffy, just enjoy the TV, no need to go to any special effort for us on the pug pics.

What hold has PWM got over you?

I think pugs are ugly.

All my own work sir, I didn’t copy PWM’s homework, sir

as long a they are kept to the thread, it’s fine.

FWIW I am not a fan of pugs either… but others seem to like them and I wish them all well on their strange and unusual journey.

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Date: 4/05/2026 20:42:52
From: ms spock
ID: 2387756
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


Witty Rejoinder said:

party_pants said:

It will be fine Buffy, just enjoy the TV, no need to go to any special effort for us on the pug pics.

What hold has PWM got over you?

I think pugs are ugly.

All my own work sir, I didn’t copy PWM’s homework, sir

Oh they are SO cute! And adorable!

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Date: 4/05/2026 20:43:58
From: party_pants
ID: 2387757
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


party_pants said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

What hold has PWM got over you?

I think pugs are ugly.

All my own work sir, I didn’t copy PWM’s homework, sir

Oh they are SO cute! And adorable!

in the eye of the beholder .. and all that

shrug

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Date: 4/05/2026 20:45:32
From: Kingy
ID: 2387758
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


party_pants said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

What hold has PWM got over you?

I think pugs are ugly.

All my own work sir, I didn’t copy PWM’s homework, sir

as long a they are kept to the thread, it’s fine.

FWIW I am not a fan of pugs either… but others seem to like them and I wish them all well on their strange and unusual journey.

They look to me to be the dog that was chasing the car, and caught it while it was stopped at an intersection.

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Date: 4/05/2026 20:49:18
From: ms spock
ID: 2387760
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


party_pants said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

What hold has PWM got over you?

I think pugs are ugly.

All my own work sir, I didn’t copy PWM’s homework, sir

as long a they are kept to the thread, it’s fine.

FWIW I am not a fan of pugs either… but others seem to like them and I wish them all well on their strange and unusual journey.

:))

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Date: 4/05/2026 20:49:21
From: dv
ID: 2387761
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 4/05/2026 20:54:59
From: party_pants
ID: 2387762
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:



nup, I got NFI what that one’s all about

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Date: 4/05/2026 20:56:27
From: Kingy
ID: 2387763
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

And in business, this morning, my truck wouldn’t raise the tipper bed. It just farted out compressed air from somewhere.

After a bit of searching I found a solenoid that wasn’t solenoiding. I disassembled it and discovered that it had eaten an o-ring and spat out the leftovers.

A trip into Busso and back later to buy new o-rings, it was re-assembled, and worked as intended.

In order to test it out, I went to cart a load of sand to my depot, and before I got back, the low coolant buzzer sounded. After some searching for the leak, it appeared that the turbo had failed. This is bad news, the last busted turbo cost just over $10,000 to repair. :(

I called the mobile mechanic, and he found the problem which was a damaged copper washer. Total cost for parts: 20c :)

Total cost for callout and labour, well, I’ll find out in a few weeks.

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Date: 4/05/2026 20:58:56
From: kii
ID: 2387764
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


dv said:


nup, I got NFI what that one’s all about

Same here. He’s a weird one, isn’t he?

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Date: 4/05/2026 21:04:35
From: Kingy
ID: 2387765
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


dv said:


nup, I got NFI what that one’s all about

I think they have given up on King Gees, and are going to the opposition.

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Date: 4/05/2026 21:10:05
From: Kingy
ID: 2387768
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

And in other news, a truck “driver” has hit the roof of the local very old servo, and fucked it up.

The servo has closed indefinitely, and all the staff have been put off work.

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Date: 4/05/2026 21:10:41
From: buffy
ID: 2387770
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Warning for non Pug fans…I’m about to post the “Watching TV” photos. In the appropriate thread, of course.

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Date: 4/05/2026 21:19:23
From: party_pants
ID: 2387774
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


party_pants said:

dv said:


nup, I got NFI what that one’s all about

Same here. He’s a weird one, isn’t he?

The cartoon or DV?

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Date: 4/05/2026 22:42:12
From: dv
ID: 2387789
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


dv said:


nup, I got NFI what that one’s all about

Same

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Date: 4/05/2026 22:47:57
From: party_pants
ID: 2387791
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


party_pants said:

dv said:


nup, I got NFI what that one’s all about

Same

Damn. I was hoping you’d give us an explanation and I’d go slaps head “oh yeah, now I get it”

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Date: 4/05/2026 22:53:04
From: Kingy
ID: 2387792
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


dv said:

party_pants said:

nup, I got NFI what that one’s all about

Same

Damn. I was hoping you’d give us an explanation and I’d go slaps head “oh yeah, now I get it”

It’s Hard.

Yakka.

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Date: 4/05/2026 22:55:13
From: dv
ID: 2387793
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


dv said:

party_pants said:

nup, I got NFI what that one’s all about

Same

Damn. I was hoping you’d give us an explanation and I’d go slaps head “oh yeah, now I get it”

It’s just a random, out of context comic book panel.

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Date: 4/05/2026 23:00:32
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2387794
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 4/05/2026 23:01:21
From: kii
ID: 2387795
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


party_pants said:

dv said:


nup, I got NFI what that one’s all about

Same

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Date: 5/05/2026 00:23:08
From: dv
ID: 2387801
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


dv said:

party_pants said:

nup, I got NFI what that one’s all about

Same


nice one

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Date: 5/05/2026 06:15:00
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387812
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Partly cloudy top of 26. Might be a shower tonight.

I’m either called into work or I’m at Mini Me’s school helping with the Mother’s Day stall today.

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Date: 5/05/2026 06:26:20
From: buffy
ID: 2387813
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 7 degrees at the back door, still dark. We are forecast 16 degrees with a shower or two.

I’ve lit the woodheater. Bakery Breakfast with our Hamilton archery friend this morning. Other activities to be decided yet. A bit weather dependent.

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Date: 5/05/2026 08:35:41
From: ms spock
ID: 2387824
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Greetings Earthlings

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Date: 5/05/2026 08:46:28
From: Michael V
ID: 2387826
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning everybody.

Currently: scattered clouds, light breezes, 23.6° C and 84% RH. Forecast: 26° C top and a shower or two.

The visitors we expected today arrived yesterday, so that was some unexpected fun. It all worked out well in the end.

:)

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Date: 5/05/2026 08:56:22
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2387829
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

There’s a weak sun peeping through at the redoubt.
The just here for a security check. All good.

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Date: 5/05/2026 09:04:01
From: transition
ID: 2387831
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

i’m here for you

I could read the rain gauge, you stay there

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Date: 5/05/2026 09:13:53
From: transition
ID: 2387832
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

transition said:


i’m here for you

I could read the rain gauge, you stay there

12.3mm 2/5>5/5 that’s the opening rains really, been lot of dry sowing

just looking at last years total, 315.55mm, not much, a dry one

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Date: 5/05/2026 09:16:04
From: ChrispenEvan
ID: 2387834
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

snottygobble

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Date: 5/05/2026 09:56:33
From: Cymek
ID: 2387842
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Hello

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Date: 5/05/2026 11:18:08
From: transition
ID: 2387851
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

my reading

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ileum
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ileocecal_valve

thought you’d be interested

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Date: 5/05/2026 11:29:13
From: kii
ID: 2387852
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Ah, to wake up on a beautiful autumnal morning to sounds of chainsaws and tree loppers discussing parking arrangements outside my window. Son#2 forgot to tell me that this was going to happen.

It’s another day.

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Date: 5/05/2026 11:42:26
From: Cymek
ID: 2387857
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

As a non religious person or belonging to a specific ancient culture.

Is it weird to have schools specifically for said religion or culture.
Does it smack of elitism or cultural superiority
Does the rest of the world need constant reminders you think you are superior or special when you’re just another bunch of humans.

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Date: 5/05/2026 12:11:33
From: kii
ID: 2387868
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Much as I love sitting within mere metres of chainsaws and the workers discussing stuff very loudly because they have earmuffs on, I should go deal with a laundry issue…in the laundry.

In other exciting I might cut my fingernails.

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Date: 5/05/2026 12:22:08
From: buffy
ID: 2387870
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Some socializing has happened. Some weeding has been done. We shall see how my back muscles liked that.

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Date: 5/05/2026 12:22:31
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2387872
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

How would they identify a virus on a cruise ship, they wouldn’t have the facilities.

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Date: 5/05/2026 12:24:18
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2387874
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:

How would they identify a virus on a cruise ship, they wouldn’t have the facilities.

they know what it is because they leaked it directly from the laboratory

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Date: 5/05/2026 12:28:33
From: kii
ID: 2387877
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Let’s add a lawnmower from another neighbour.

Faaark¡ How am I supposed to have my apres brekky nap?

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Date: 5/05/2026 12:37:04
From: kii
ID: 2387885
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Brain finally remembered where I had stored my Loop earplugs.

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Date: 5/05/2026 12:58:48
From: ms spock
ID: 2387897
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


As a non religious person or belonging to a specific ancient culture.

Is it weird to have schools specifically for said religion or culture.
Does it smack of elitism or cultural superiority
Does the rest of the world need constant reminders you think you are superior or special when you’re just another bunch of humans.

I was taught at Catholic school that we needed and deserved more than public schools.

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Date: 5/05/2026 13:32:01
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387904
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Very dark in this powerless house, but various housework continues.

About to try cleaning bedroom window sill and frames without moving the bed.

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Date: 5/05/2026 13:36:00
From: buffy
ID: 2387905
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’m off for a lie down and read and siesta.

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Date: 5/05/2026 13:52:54
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2387909
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


I’m off for a lie down and read and siesta.

Yeah that’ll be alright

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Date: 5/05/2026 14:07:02
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387910
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Well the power’s back on, two hours early.

So well done lads and don’t make me eat my words.

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Date: 5/05/2026 14:17:06
From: Cymek
ID: 2387911
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Well the power’s back on, two hours early.

So well done lads and don’t make me eat my words.

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Date: 5/05/2026 14:54:21
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387912
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

How do I go about solving question d?

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Date: 5/05/2026 14:56:43
From: furious
ID: 2387913
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


How do I go about solving question d?


Ummm…three…

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Date: 5/05/2026 15:00:50
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387915
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

furious said:


Divine Angel said:

How do I go about solving question d?


Ummm…three…

I knew it was 3, but confused myself trying to explain it to a student, I couldn’t just say “the answer is three”, because I don’t know how I got to three. It just seemed… obvious.

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Date: 5/05/2026 15:03:04
From: esselte
ID: 2387916
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


furious said:

Divine Angel said:

How do I go about solving question d?


Ummm…three…

I knew it was 3, but confused myself trying to explain it to a student, I couldn’t just say “the answer is three”, because I don’t know how I got to three. It just seemed… obvious.

s=4f+x
s-4f=x

second number minus 4 times the first number = x = 3

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Date: 5/05/2026 15:08:16
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387917
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

What I did give up on was division in the thousands eg 47380/3. It’s been way too long since I’ve done it and couldn’t remember a single thing about how to solve it.

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Date: 5/05/2026 15:12:27
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387918
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

esselte said:


Divine Angel said:

furious said:

Ummm…three…

I knew it was 3, but confused myself trying to explain it to a student, I couldn’t just say “the answer is three”, because I don’t know how I got to three. It just seemed… obvious.

s=4f+x
s-4f=x

second number minus 4 times the first number = x = 3

Thanks! Decoding maths has never been a strong point for me, let alone explaining it to someone else.

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Date: 5/05/2026 15:22:45
From: dv
ID: 2387919
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

200 years since the first durable photograph was taken.

A bitumen on pewter jobbie by French inventor Nicéphore Niépce.

Exposure time was somewhere between 8 hours and several days.

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Date: 5/05/2026 15:26:22
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387920
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


200 years since the first durable photograph was taken.

A bitumen on pewter jobbie by French inventor Nicéphore Niépce.

Exposure time was somewhere between 8 hours and several days.

Very atmospheric.

But definitely belongs in the Old Photos thread.

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Date: 5/05/2026 15:32:49
From: ChrispenEvan
ID: 2387922
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


200 years since the first durable photograph was taken.

A bitumen on pewter jobbie by French inventor Nicéphore Niépce.

Exposure time was somewhere between 8 hours and several days.

did he use a potato for a camera?

classic internet comment on bad photos/videos.

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Date: 5/05/2026 15:36:22
From: ms spock
ID: 2387923
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


200 years since the first durable photograph was taken.

A bitumen on pewter jobbie by French inventor Nicéphore Niépce.

Exposure time was somewhere between 8 hours and several days.

That is pretty amazing! 200 years! Look how far things have gone.

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Date: 5/05/2026 15:36:43
From: ms spock
ID: 2387924
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


dv said:

200 years since the first durable photograph was taken.

A bitumen on pewter jobbie by French inventor Nicéphore Niépce.

Exposure time was somewhere between 8 hours and several days.

Very atmospheric.

But definitely belongs in the Old Photos thread.

:)

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Date: 5/05/2026 15:40:36
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2387925
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


furious said:

Divine Angel said:

How do I go about solving question d?


Ummm…three…

I knew it was 3, but confused myself trying to explain it to a student, I couldn’t just say “the answer is three”, because I don’t know how I got to three. It just seemed… obvious.

What year level is this for?

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Date: 5/05/2026 15:45:24
From: ms spock
ID: 2387926
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I have never heard of this before. Does anyone know anything about the Congo?

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Date: 5/05/2026 15:46:52
From: dv
ID: 2387929
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


dv said:

200 years since the first durable photograph was taken.

A bitumen on pewter jobbie by French inventor Nicéphore Niépce.

Exposure time was somewhere between 8 hours and several days.

Very atmospheric.

But definitely belongs in the Old Photos thread.

Makes sense

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Date: 5/05/2026 15:47:11
From: dv
ID: 2387930
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

One movie I’ve not seen is The Caine Mutiny

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Date: 5/05/2026 15:50:36
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387931
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


One movie I’ve not seen is The Caine Mutiny

Me neither, but it sounds a bit tedious.

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Date: 5/05/2026 15:54:11
From: Cymek
ID: 2387932
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


One movie I’ve not seen is The Caine Mutiny

The sequel to Citizen Cane, the cane gets annoyed and wants to be a pirate

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Date: 5/05/2026 16:15:44
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387934
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


Divine Angel said:

furious said:

Ummm…three…

I knew it was 3, but confused myself trying to explain it to a student, I couldn’t just say “the answer is three”, because I don’t know how I got to three. It just seemed… obvious.

What year level is this for?

6

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Date: 5/05/2026 16:24:50
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2387935
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Witty Rejoinder said:

Divine Angel said:

I knew it was 3, but confused myself trying to explain it to a student, I couldn’t just say “the answer is three”, because I don’t know how I got to three. It just seemed… obvious.

What year level is this for?

6

Ta. I remember from my kids that algebra was first introduced in year 7.

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Date: 5/05/2026 16:28:57
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387936
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


Divine Angel said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

What year level is this for?

6

Ta. I remember from my kids that algebra was first introduced in year 7.

Depends on the kid these days. The smart ones get a taste of it earlier. In the same class there were kids still doing 40/4.

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Date: 5/05/2026 16:59:22
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387940
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

While doing housework I’ve had England Swings stuck in my head, but with the wrong words.

Sugarbubs do what the sugarbubs do
Roll into the ark now, two by two
The owl and the pussycat around the camp fire
The rosy red cheeks of the little vampire

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Date: 5/05/2026 17:10:14
From: ChrispenEvan
ID: 2387949
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

querimonious

PRONUNCIATION:
(kwer-uh-MOH-nee-uhs)

MEANING:
adjective: Habitually complaining; querulous; full of grievances.

ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin querimonia (complaint), from queri (to complain). Earliest documented use: 1604.

USAGE:
“When he spoke, too, his voice was like an old man’s, harsh, yearning, querimonious.”
Robin Jenkins; The Cone Gatherers; Macdonald; 1955.

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Date: 5/05/2026 17:16:08
From: buffy
ID: 2387952
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bruna is still around…I was writing up the shopping list for tomorrow and checked the IGA catalogue…Dentastix are on special. But I don’t need to buy them any more.

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Date: 5/05/2026 17:16:10
From: kii
ID: 2387953
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

All is quiet except for the tinnitus.

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Date: 5/05/2026 17:25:33
From: kii
ID: 2387956
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Bruna is still around…I was writing up the shopping list for tomorrow and checked the IGA catalogue…Dentastix are on special. But I don’t need to buy them any more.

Lovely little reminder. I unpacked some of the metal dog and cat bowls when I was looking for some other things, that was a bit of an oooff to the heart. I have more dog and cat things I packed for my future critters. Some really good woollen blankets from Montana, Civil War style. Unpacking those is gonna hurt.

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Date: 5/05/2026 17:26:11
From: kii
ID: 2387957
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


One movie I’ve not seen is The Caine Mutiny

You mean you never watched old movies on Friday and Saturday nights when you were babysitting?

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Date: 5/05/2026 17:53:41
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387961
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Google has changed its advanced search page format and resolution etc, presumably to make it more phone-friendly for the plebs.

We desktop users are increasingly getting the middle finger from the big corporations.

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Date: 5/05/2026 18:37:50
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387964
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Met a kid today who has the name of a US president. The president’s name is Firstname Surname but this kid’s name is FirstnameSurname Kid’sSurname. So if the President in question was Woodrow Wilson, this kid’s name would be WoodrowWilson Smith. He doesn’t like to be called just Woodrow, it has to be WoodrowWilson.

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Date: 5/05/2026 18:38:44
From: ms spock
ID: 2387965
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Bruna is still around…I was writing up the shopping list for tomorrow and checked the IGA catalogue…Dentastix are on special. But I don’t need to buy them any more.

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

Tugs at your heart strings.

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Date: 5/05/2026 18:39:35
From: ms spock
ID: 2387966
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


All is quiet except for the tinnitus.

Oh, I so feel for you! Tinnitus!

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Date: 5/05/2026 18:43:24
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387969
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Met a kid today who has the name of a US president. The president’s name is Firstname Surname but this kid’s name is FirstnameSurname Kid’sSurname. So if the President in question was Woodrow Wilson, this kid’s name would be WoodrowWilson Smith. He doesn’t like to be called just Woodrow, it has to be WoodrowWilson.

Ha. There’s an old song about a kid like that:

Ella Fitzgerald – Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaxvxazkSAQ&list=RDoaxvxazkSAQ&start_radio=1

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Date: 5/05/2026 18:44:11
From: ms spock
ID: 2387970
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Met a kid today who has the name of a US president. The president’s name is Firstname Surname but this kid’s name is FirstnameSurname Kid’sSurname. So if the President in question was Woodrow Wilson, this kid’s name would be WoodrowWilson Smith. He doesn’t like to be called just Woodrow, it has to be WoodrowWilson.

Intriguing…

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Date: 5/05/2026 18:44:42
From: ms spock
ID: 2387971
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


buffy said:

Bruna is still around…I was writing up the shopping list for tomorrow and checked the IGA catalogue…Dentastix are on special. But I don’t need to buy them any more.

Lovely little reminder. I unpacked some of the metal dog and cat bowls when I was looking for some other things, that was a bit of an oooff to the heart. I have more dog and cat things I packed for my future critters. Some really good woollen blankets from Montana, Civil War style. Unpacking those is gonna hurt.

:(

Tugs at your heart strings, it does.

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Date: 5/05/2026 18:50:47
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2387972
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:

Divine Angel said:

Met a kid today who has the name of a US president. The president’s name is Firstname Surname but this kid’s name is FirstnameSurname Kid’sSurname. So if the President in question was Woodrow Wilson, this kid’s name would be WoodrowWilson Smith. He doesn’t like to be called just Woodrow, it has to be WoodrowWilson.

Ha. There’s an old song about a kid like that:

Ella Fitzgerald – Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaxvxazkSAQ&list=RDoaxvxazkSAQ&start_radio=1

then it turned out they were from one of those cultures where the surname comes first so actually they were just called surnamesurname and it was all hilarious

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Date: 5/05/2026 19:04:03
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387973
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:

Bubblecar said:

Divine Angel said:

Met a kid today who has the name of a US president. The president’s name is Firstname Surname but this kid’s name is FirstnameSurname Kid’sSurname. So if the President in question was Woodrow Wilson, this kid’s name would be WoodrowWilson Smith. He doesn’t like to be called just Woodrow, it has to be WoodrowWilson.

Ha. There’s an old song about a kid like that:

Ella Fitzgerald – Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaxvxazkSAQ&list=RDoaxvxazkSAQ&start_radio=1

then it turned out they were from one of those cultures where the surname comes first so actually they were just called surnamesurname and it was all hilarious

Looking through the list of POTUSs, I counted twenty five who could conceivably have a surname as a first name, like George or James. I included names like John where it becomes a common surname if you add an s.

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Date: 5/05/2026 19:14:43
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2387975
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Any expert medical opinions on what this is? I felt a small hard lump (barely bulging out of the skin) on my upper right arm, and after I got home today I got Spocky to have a closer look.
Yeah the photo is crappy sorry but that’s about the best we can do with phone cameras.

Spocky thinks it’s a baby tick, but I can’t see any legs sticking out. We just gave it three zaps with the freezing spray a minute ago.

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Date: 5/05/2026 19:15:31
From: Michael V
ID: 2387976
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Met a kid today who has the name of a US president. The president’s name is Firstname Surname but this kid’s name is FirstnameSurname Kid’sSurname. So if the President in question was Woodrow Wilson, this kid’s name would be WoodrowWilson Smith. He doesn’t like to be called just Woodrow, it has to be WoodrowWilson.

What an absolutely awful thing to do to your kid.

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Date: 5/05/2026 19:18:22
From: Michael V
ID: 2387977
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


Any expert medical opinions on what this is? I felt a small hard lump (barely bulging out of the skin) on my upper right arm, and after I got home today I got Spocky to have a closer look.
Yeah the photo is crappy sorry but that’s about the best we can do with phone cameras.

Spocky thinks it’s a baby tick, but I can’t see any legs sticking out. We just gave it three zaps with the freezing spray a minute ago.

You’re correct. It’s a crappy photo. As a consequence, I refuse to tender my expert medical opinion.

(It could be almost anything from a new skin tag to a burr.)

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Date: 5/05/2026 19:19:54
From: kii
ID: 2387978
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


Any expert medical opinions on what this is? I felt a small hard lump (barely bulging out of the skin) on my upper right arm, and after I got home today I got Spocky to have a closer look.
Yeah the photo is crappy sorry but that’s about the best we can do with phone cameras.

Spocky thinks it’s a baby tick, but I can’t see any legs sticking out. We just gave it three zaps with the freezing spray a minute ago.

Take the photo from far away and then enlarge it to post here? I don’t know…I might be a bit stoopid saying that.

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Date: 5/05/2026 19:20:22
From: ms spock
ID: 2387979
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Spiny Norman said:

Any expert medical opinions on what this is? I felt a small hard lump (barely bulging out of the skin) on my upper right arm, and after I got home today I got Spocky to have a closer look.
Yeah the photo is crappy sorry but that’s about the best we can do with phone cameras.

Spocky thinks it’s a baby tick, but I can’t see any legs sticking out. We just gave it three zaps with the freezing spray a minute ago.

Take the photo from far away and then enlarge it to post here? I don’t know…I might be a bit stoopid saying that.

No that is a good idea.

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Date: 5/05/2026 19:21:57
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2387980
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Here’s a better photo.

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Date: 5/05/2026 19:31:49
From: kii
ID: 2387982
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

There is one Facebook group that can do IDs of bugs etc. Australian bugs.
I can check what it’s name is…

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Date: 5/05/2026 19:32:44
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387983
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Obvs the correct advice is WB&D.

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Date: 5/05/2026 19:34:32
From: kii
ID: 2387984
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


There is one Facebook group that can do IDs of bugs etc. Australian bugs.
I can check what it’s name is…

Australian Invertebrates, Bugs & Insects.

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Date: 5/05/2026 19:49:17
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387985
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


Here’s a better photo.


Does look like a dog-type tic, yes.

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Date: 5/05/2026 19:49:43
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387986
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Spiny Norman said:

Here’s a better photo.


Does look like a dog-type tic, yes.

tick, not tic

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Date: 5/05/2026 19:52:28
From: ChrispenEvan
ID: 2387987
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1629358358235747

Link

Hydraulic Press Channel.

LOL

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Date: 5/05/2026 19:56:54
From: dv
ID: 2387988
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

“Martin Sheen is the performance name of Ramon Gerard Antonio Estevez. The latter remains his real name.
He has four children, all actors. Three of them use their real names professionally, but Carlos Irwin Estévez has chosen a performance name (Charlie Sheen) to match his father’s.”

This was how I replied to a query on reddit. Someone said it sounds like AI.

I passed it through a checker which confirmed I am human.

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Date: 5/05/2026 20:02:48
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387989
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


“Martin Sheen is the performance name of Ramon Gerard Antonio Estevez. The latter remains his real name.
He has four children, all actors. Three of them use their real names professionally, but Carlos Irwin Estévez has chosen a performance name (Charlie Sheen) to match his father’s.”

This was how I replied to a query on reddit. Someone said it sounds like AI.

I passed it through a checker which confirmed I am human.

AI or not, it’s real information. Maybe you should have popped in a spelling error or a “lol”

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Date: 5/05/2026 20:02:54
From: Kingy
ID: 2387990
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


Here’s a better photo.


Paralysis tick. Shoot it.

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Date: 5/05/2026 20:05:40
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2387991
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Spiny Norman said:

Here’s a better photo.


Paralysis tick. Shoot it.

Done. We checked about 30 minutes after the freezing spray and it was a darker colour. Spocky got a large axe and chopped it out so I’m just fine now.
But seriously, yes judicious use of tweezers got it out.

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Date: 5/05/2026 20:07:01
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2387992
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 5/05/2026 20:07:41
From: Kingy
ID: 2387993
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


Kingy said:

Spiny Norman said:

Here’s a better photo.


Paralysis tick. Shoot it.

Done. We checked about 30 minutes after the freezing spray and it was a darker colour. Spocky got a large axe and chopped it out so I’m just fine now.
But seriously, yes judicious use of tweezers got it out.

Spocky is an Axe Wielding Mutant too? How many are there?

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Date: 5/05/2026 20:07:52
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2387994
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


“Martin Sheen is the performance name of Ramon Gerard Antonio Estevez. The latter remains his real name.
He has four children, all actors. Three of them use their real names professionally, but Carlos Irwin Estévez has chosen a performance name (Charlie Sheen) to match his father’s.”

This was how I replied to a query on reddit. Someone said it sounds like AI.

I passed it through a checker which confirmed I am human.

On various forums it’s becoming common to accuse people of using AI if their posts seem “too literate”, which is a bit ironic.

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Date: 5/05/2026 20:08:08
From: Neophyte
ID: 2387995
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Bubblecar said:

Spiny Norman said:

Here’s a better photo.


Does look like a dog-type tic, yes.

tick, not tic

If it had an invounary twitch it would hav e been a tick with a tic.

Treating it with WB&D could be a tick tic tactic

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Date: 5/05/2026 20:09:56
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2387997
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Spiny Norman said:

Kingy said:

Paralysis tick. Shoot it.

Done. We checked about 30 minutes after the freezing spray and it was a darker colour. Spocky got a large axe and chopped it out so I’m just fine now.
But seriously, yes judicious use of tweezers got it out.

Spocky is an Axe Wielding Mutant too? How many are there?

Oh you have no idea

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Date: 5/05/2026 20:12:35
From: Kingy
ID: 2387999
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


Bubblecar said:

Bubblecar said:

Does look like a dog-type tic, yes.

tick, not tic

If it had an invounary twitch it would hav e been a tick with a tic.

Treating it with WB&D could be a tick tic tactic

Lucky it’s not on his toe. Then there would be a game afoot.

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Date: 5/05/2026 20:19:20
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2388000
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Spiny Norman said:

Kingy said:

Paralysis tick. Shoot it.

Done. We checked about 30 minutes after the freezing spray and it was a darker colour. Spocky got a large axe and chopped it out so I’m just fine now.
But seriously, yes judicious use of tweezers got it out.

Spocky is an Axe Wielding Mutant too? How many are there?

Not enough!

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Date: 5/05/2026 20:21:28
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2388002
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

An American airliner got a wee bit too low on approach to landing in the last day or so.
I’m not sure how they could fk-up that badly.

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Date: 5/05/2026 20:23:23
From: kii
ID: 2388003
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


Bubblecar said:

Bubblecar said:

Does look like a dog-type tic, yes.

tick, not tic

If it had an invounary twitch it would hav e been a tick with a tic.

Treating it with WB&D could be a tick tic tactic

Huh?

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Date: 5/05/2026 20:24:18
From: Kingy
ID: 2388004
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


An American airliner got a wee bit too low on approach to landing in the last day or so.
I’m not sure how they could fk-up that badly.

I saw the dashcam from the truck yesterday and wondered how the plane landed safely.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2GOxCP1TMA

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Date: 5/05/2026 20:24:27
From: party_pants
ID: 2388005
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


An American airliner got a wee bit too low on approach to landing in the last day or so.
I’m not sure how they could fk-up that badly.

Not everybody is a good driver.

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Date: 5/05/2026 20:29:15
From: Kingy
ID: 2388007
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


Spiny Norman said:

An American airliner got a wee bit too low on approach to landing in the last day or so.
I’m not sure how they could fk-up that badly.

Not everybody is a good driver.

The truck driver has probably seen youtube videos of how dangerous it is to be on the deck of an aircraft carrier during landing operations, and thought “fuck that”, I’ll just drive a truck. I’ll forego all the extra danger pay. No chance of being hit by a plane landing while I’m driving down the turnpike. Ahh Fuck!

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Date: 5/05/2026 20:35:10
From: kii
ID: 2388009
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


Kingy said:

Spiny Norman said:

Here’s a better photo.


Paralysis tick. Shoot it.

Done. We checked about 30 minutes after the freezing spray and it was a darker colour. Spocky got a large axe and chopped it out so I’m just fine now.
But seriously, yes judicious use of tweezers got it out.

Cool, I’ll haven’t seen an Australian tick’s bum for many years. I did remove approximately 30 ticks off Gracie Blue when we first adopted her. They don’t have the paralysis tick in NM, the shelter said they were just “dog ticks”.

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Date: 5/05/2026 20:36:09
From: Kingy
ID: 2388010
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


dv said:

“Martin Sheen is the performance name of Ramon Gerard Antonio Estevez. The latter remains his real name.
He has four children, all actors. Three of them use their real names professionally, but Carlos Irwin Estévez has chosen a performance name (Charlie Sheen) to match his father’s.”

This was how I replied to a query on reddit. Someone said it sounds like AI.

I passed it through a checker which confirmed I am human.

AI or not, it’s real information. Maybe you should have popped in a spelling error or a “lol”

Oooh, I remember telling Bill almost this same thing about 15 years ago. When I was doing programming at Uni in the late 80’s, one of our assignments was to build a chatbot. They were very rudimentary back then and easily discovered. I put some random spelling errors into the replies to make it seem more like a human, and leveled up to the next assignment.

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Date: 5/05/2026 20:36:15
From: dv
ID: 2388011
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 5/05/2026 20:40:48
From: Kingy
ID: 2388012
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

“An explosion at the Huasheng fireworks plant in Liuyang, China has killed at least 26 people and injured 61. Rescue operations are still under way. President Xi has ordered an investigation. – Xinhua”

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Date: 5/05/2026 20:52:37
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388013
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:



He sounds lovely.

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Date: 5/05/2026 20:55:54
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2388014
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:

“An explosion at the Huasheng fireworks plant in Liuyang, China has killed at least 26 people and injured 61. Rescue operations are still under way. President Xi has ordered an investigation. – Xinhua”

“fireworks”

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Date: 5/05/2026 21:06:35
From: dv
ID: 2388015
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


“An explosion at the Huasheng fireworks plant in Liuyang, China has killed at least 26 people and injured 61. Rescue operations are still under way. President Xi has ordered an investigation. – Xinhua”

Damn

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Date: 5/05/2026 21:13:25
From: party_pants
ID: 2388016
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


“An explosion at the Huasheng fireworks plant in Liuyang, China has killed at least 26 people and injured 61. Rescue operations are still under way. President Xi has ordered an investigation. – Xinhua”

Dangerous places, fireworks factories. I recall seeing similar events on the TV news every so often since the 1980s.

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Date: 5/05/2026 21:17:14
From: kii
ID: 2388018
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Exploring my new laptop and Microsoft Edge. I am scared of it.

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Date: 5/05/2026 21:17:44
From: Kingy
ID: 2388019
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


“An explosion at the Huasheng fireworks plant in Liuyang, China has killed at least 26 people and injured 61. Rescue operations are still under way. President Xi has ordered an investigation. – Xinhua”

Link

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Date: 5/05/2026 21:19:32
From: Michael V
ID: 2388020
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:



wtaf?

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Date: 5/05/2026 21:32:35
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2388022
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


“An explosion at the Huasheng fireworks plant in Liuyang, China has killed at least 26 people and injured 61. Rescue operations are still under way. President Xi has ordered an investigation. – Xinhua”

Has Trump claimed it yet?

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Date: 5/05/2026 21:33:06
From: ChrispenEvan
ID: 2388023
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:



adam lane smith is an attachment specialist.

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Date: 5/05/2026 21:40:15
From: buffy
ID: 2388024
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Kingy said:

“An explosion at the Huasheng fireworks plant in Liuyang, China has killed at least 26 people and injured 61. Rescue operations are still under way. President Xi has ordered an investigation. – Xinhua”

Has Trump claimed it yet?

Yet another war he has managed to stop.

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Date: 5/05/2026 21:42:02
From: Michael V
ID: 2388026
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ChrispenEvan said:


dv said:


adam lane smith is an attachment specialist.

I have not heard of him before, nor his job title.

I have quite a lot of nuts and bolts and screws and glues and spanners etc. They are all attachments specialists. Adjustable spanners are of course attachment generalists.

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Date: 5/05/2026 21:47:31
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388027
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


ChrispenEvan said:

dv said:


adam lane smith is an attachment specialist.

I have not heard of him before, nor his job title.

I have quite a lot of nuts and bolts and screws and glues and spanners etc. They are all attachments specialists. Adjustable spanners are of course attachment generalists.

I got tissues glued to my hand today, I was pretty attached to that for a while.

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Date: 5/05/2026 21:47:31
From: ChrispenEvan
ID: 2388028
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

the 555 chip is 55 years old. amazing chip.

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Date: 5/05/2026 21:56:43
From: party_pants
ID: 2388029
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ChrispenEvan said:


the 555 chip is 55 years old. amazing chip.

I was using them in high school electronics class.

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Date: 5/05/2026 22:03:48
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2388031
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ChrispenEvan said:


the 555 chip is 55 years old. amazing chip.

Good with some 333 pickles.

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Date: 5/05/2026 22:52:05
From: dv
ID: 2388035
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


ChrispenEvan said:

the 555 chip is 55 years old. amazing chip.

Good with some 333 pickles.

ha

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Date: 5/05/2026 22:54:44
From: btm
ID: 2388036
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


Peak Warming Man said:

ChrispenEvan said:

the 555 chip is 55 years old. amazing chip.

Good with some 333 pickles.

ha

Over a billion of them (555s) are sold each year.

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Date: 5/05/2026 22:58:10
From: dv
ID: 2388037
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

btm said:


dv said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Good with some 333 pickles.

ha

Over a billion of them (555s) are sold each year.

“The connection lies in pronunciation: in Thai, the number five (5) is pronounced as “hah”, making “555” phonetically equivalent to “hahaha”.”

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Date: 6/05/2026 05:10:17
From: Michael V
ID: 2388043
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ChrispenEvan said:


the 555 chip is 55 years old. amazing chip.

:)

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Date: 6/05/2026 05:10:33
From: Michael V
ID: 2388044
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Michael V said:

ChrispenEvan said:

adam lane smith is an attachment specialist.

I have not heard of him before, nor his job title.

I have quite a lot of nuts and bolts and screws and glues and spanners etc. They are all attachments specialists. Adjustable spanners are of course attachment generalists.

I got tissues glued to my hand today, I was pretty attached to that for a while.

Bugger.

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Date: 6/05/2026 05:11:31
From: Michael V
ID: 2388045
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


ChrispenEvan said:

the 555 chip is 55 years old. amazing chip.

Good with some 333 pickles.

Heh!

:)

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Date: 6/05/2026 05:13:18
From: Michael V
ID: 2388046
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

btm said:


dv said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Good with some 333 pickles.

ha

Over a billion of them (555s) are sold each year.

Heck!

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Date: 6/05/2026 05:36:25
From: Michael V
ID: 2388047
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning everybody.

There was bright moonlight an hour ago, but now it is partly cloudy with light breezes. It’s also a cool 20.8° C and 95% RH. BoM forecast is for a top of 25° C and a shower or two, bringing 0-8 mm.

I’d like to make another batch of kimchi today. And try again with the sourdough starter, using a stiff starter recipe. The previous one got a white mould infection, so I threw it out. The compost will love it. I have new packets of wholemeal flour. I have to freeze some sausages. And I have to make a giant curry to last a few days: Thai yellow curry with chicken, tofu, potato, coconut milk, celery, wombok etc.

For dinner last night, we had sausages and fried vegetables and steamed veges with kimchi. Most pleasant.

I’d like to go for a beach walk this morning if Mrs V arises early enough to accompany me.

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Date: 6/05/2026 07:02:45
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388050
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I assume today’s weather will be much the same as yesterday, tops in the mid 20s and some sun.

Already decided I’ll skive off actual work to do the Mother’s Day stall at mini me’s school. My work friend is off sick today but I’ve never been called in for her. I don’t want to sound mean but I usually get called for the academic TAs, not the socioemotional ones.

Anyway youse all have a wonderful day

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Date: 6/05/2026 07:28:43
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2388051
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


ChrispenEvan said:

the 555 chip is 55 years old. amazing chip.

I was using them in high school electronics class.

The 555 chip is 55?

I hope its birthday was yesterday.

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Date: 6/05/2026 07:31:30
From: buffy
ID: 2388052
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 9 degrees at the back door, overcast. We are forecast 16 degrees with showers.

Supermarketing this morning. Archery in the late afternoon. Although I will be socializing rather than shooting today.

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Date: 6/05/2026 08:26:27
From: Michael V
ID: 2388054
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Good morning everybody.

There was bright moonlight an hour ago, but now it is partly cloudy with light breezes. It’s also a cool 20.8° C and 95% RH. BoM forecast is for a top of 25° C and a shower or two, bringing 0-8 mm.

I’d like to make another batch of kimchi today. And try again with the sourdough starter, using a stiff starter recipe. The previous one got a white mould infection, so I threw it out. The compost will love it. I have new packets of wholemeal flour. I have to freeze some sausages. And I have to make a giant curry to last a few days: Thai yellow curry with chicken, tofu, potato, coconut milk, celery, wombok etc.

For dinner last night, we had sausages and fried vegetables and steamed veges with kimchi. Most pleasant.

I’d like to go for a beach walk this morning if Mrs V arises early enough to accompany me.

Kimchi done.

Sourdough starter done.

That’s good.

Walk not done.

I think I might need breakfast soon.

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Date: 6/05/2026 08:27:33
From: Michael V
ID: 2388055
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


party_pants said:

ChrispenEvan said:

the 555 chip is 55 years old. amazing chip.

I was using them in high school electronics class.

The 555 chip is 55?

I hope its birthday was yesterday.

Ha!

:)

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Date: 6/05/2026 08:31:03
From: roughbarked
ID: 2388056
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidhambling/2025/11/20/how-spoofing-is-diverting-russian-missiles-into-empty-fields/

Ukraine’s Night Watch unit says its Lima Electronic Warfare systems is sending the Kinzhals astray, using a technique known as spoofing. Like a matador using a cloak to divert a charging bull, Night Watch makes Kinzhals miss by just enough to prevent damage.

“As of now, there are 21 suppressed Kinzhal missiles,” a source from Night Watch told me yesterday, noting that they were waiting for confirmation of two others to add to the score.

According to the makers, the Kinzhal has a “Circular Error Probable (CEP) of 10 meters, meaning it should hit within 10 meters of the aim point half of the time.

Ukrainian sources do not post information about where missiles land, but on Nov. 10 a Russian military blogger released satellite images of craters left by recent Kinzhal strikes showing misses up to 144 meters. If the target is an underground bunker of similar facility, that guarantees a miss, and is obviously much worse than the claimed CEP.

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Date: 6/05/2026 09:11:40
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2388060
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

party_pants said:

I was using them in high school electronics class.

The 555 chip is 55?

I hope its birthday was yesterday.

Ha!

:)

Surely you mean hahaha!

(see DV post)

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Date: 6/05/2026 09:42:07
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2388061
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Was reading on the Internet that the average IQ in Australia was 98, so I asked the bingbot what it thought, and it sent me to:
https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/average-iq-by-country
which says 104.45.

So which is right?

Not that it really matters.

(the map also says all the Scandinavian countries are less than 100, with Denmark the lowest at 97.7, which seems strange)

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Date: 6/05/2026 09:46:31
From: dv
ID: 2388063
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Was reading on the Internet that the average IQ in Australia was 98, so I asked the bingbot what it thought, and it sent me to:
https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/average-iq-by-country
which says 104.45.

So which is right?

Not that it really matters.

(the map also says all the Scandinavian countries are less than 100, with Denmark the lowest at 97.7, which seems strange)

Probably take all that WAGOS

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Date: 6/05/2026 09:55:09
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2388064
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

A lost ancient script reveals how writing as we know it really began

A long-overlooked writing system from 5000 years ago is still largely undeciphered, but could mark the moment humans first represented their speech with written words

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524042-a-lost-ancient-script-reveals-how-writing-as-we-know-it-really-began/

You can use removepaywall.com to get the entire article.

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Date: 6/05/2026 10:04:17
From: Cymek
ID: 2388067
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Hello

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Date: 6/05/2026 10:05:59
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2388068
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


A lost ancient script reveals how writing as we know it really began

A long-overlooked writing system from 5000 years ago is still largely undeciphered, but could mark the moment humans first represented their speech with written words

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524042-a-lost-ancient-script-reveals-how-writing-as-we-know-it-really-began/

You can use removepaywall.com to get the entire article.

I will wait for it to be delivered in the more appropriate paper format. :)

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Date: 6/05/2026 10:12:08
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2388069
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


Hello

Greetings

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Date: 6/05/2026 10:15:17
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388071
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Last day of housework before tomorrow’s inspection will include all remaining hoovering, a few surfaces etc.

But first, a cup of blinking tea.

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Date: 6/05/2026 10:17:16
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2388072
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


A lost ancient script reveals how writing as we know it really began

A long-overlooked writing system from 5000 years ago is still largely undeciphered, but could mark the moment humans first represented their speech with written words

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524042-a-lost-ancient-script-reveals-how-writing-as-we-know-it-really-began/

You can use removepaywall.com to get the entire article.

In keeping with its obscurity “and has been shockingly overlooked by all but a handful of scholars since its discovery 125 years ago”
we won’t even give it a thread of its own.
.

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Date: 6/05/2026 10:22:06
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388074
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Was reading on the Internet that the average IQ in Australia was 98, so I asked the bingbot what it thought, and it sent me to:
https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/average-iq-by-country
which says 104.45.

So which is right?

Not that it really matters.

(the map also says all the Scandinavian countries are less than 100, with Denmark the lowest at 97.7, which seems strange)

According to that, Australia has the world’s highest Intelligence Capital Index, whatever the deuce that is.

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Date: 6/05/2026 10:25:57
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2388075
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Witty Rejoinder said:

A lost ancient script reveals how writing as we know it really began

A long-overlooked writing system from 5000 years ago is still largely undeciphered, but could mark the moment humans first represented their speech with written words

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524042-a-lost-ancient-script-reveals-how-writing-as-we-know-it-really-began/

You can use removepaywall.com to get the entire article.

I will wait for it to be delivered in the more appropriate paper format. :)

Paper? Is that still a thing?

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Date: 6/05/2026 10:29:44
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388076
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

A lost ancient script reveals how writing as we know it really began

A long-overlooked writing system from 5000 years ago is still largely undeciphered, but could mark the moment humans first represented their speech with written words

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524042-a-lost-ancient-script-reveals-how-writing-as-we-know-it-really-began/

You can use removepaywall.com to get the entire article.

I will wait for it to be delivered in the more appropriate paper format. :)

Paper? Is that still a thing?

What have you been wiping your bum with lately?

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Date: 6/05/2026 10:35:21
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388078
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Message from Tas Networks – yet another day of power outage next week, so that’s Tuesday and Thursday.

Luckily the live broadcast of Eurovision Semi-finals one & two will be on Wednesday and Friday.

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Date: 6/05/2026 10:35:25
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2388079
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Witty Rejoinder said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

I will wait for it to be delivered in the more appropriate paper format. :)

Paper? Is that still a thing?

What have you been wiping your bum with lately?

I’ll ask the gentleman who wipes my arse and get back to you.

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Date: 6/05/2026 10:36:46
From: Cymek
ID: 2388080
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

A lost ancient script reveals how writing as we know it really began

A long-overlooked writing system from 5000 years ago is still largely undeciphered, but could mark the moment humans first represented their speech with written words

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524042-a-lost-ancient-script-reveals-how-writing-as-we-know-it-really-began/

You can use removepaywall.com to get the entire article.

I will wait for it to be delivered in the more appropriate paper format. :)

Paper? Is that still a thing?

We use a huge amount in our office for its size
I was trying to work out how much, around 200,000 pages a year or so

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Date: 6/05/2026 10:36:49
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2388081
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

Was reading on the Internet that the average IQ in Australia was 98, so I asked the bingbot what it thought, and it sent me to:
https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/average-iq-by-country
which says 104.45.

So which is right?

Not that it really matters.

(the map also says all the Scandinavian countries are less than 100, with Denmark the lowest at 97.7, which seems strange)

According to that, Australia has the world’s highest Intelligence Capital Index, whatever the deuce that is.

The bingbot now says:
“Countries With the Highest IQ in 2025
The Intelligence Capital Index (ICI) is a comprehensive measure that evaluates a country’s ability to capitalize on the knowledge economy. It considers factors such as education quality, creativity, and talent attraction. The ICI ranks countries based on their capacity to foster innovative ideas and technological advancements. The top countries according to the ICI include:
Sweden
Switzerland
Canada
Finland
Denmark
These countries are recognized for their high scores in the aspects of creativity and attractiveness for immigrants. The ICI assesses 128 countries and provides a detailed ranking based on six aspects: Quantity of education, Quality of education, Average educational skills, Elite educational skills, Creativity and complexity, and Attractiveness and openness to talent. The ICI’s methodology emphasizes the importance of elite skills and the potential of the brightest individuals to drive innovation and knowledge expansion”

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Date: 6/05/2026 10:38:03
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2388083
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Witty Rejoinder said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

I will wait for it to be delivered in the more appropriate paper format. :)

Paper? Is that still a thing?

What have you been wiping your bum with lately?

Goose’s neck, probably.

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Date: 6/05/2026 10:38:31
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388084
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Bubblecar said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

Was reading on the Internet that the average IQ in Australia was 98, so I asked the bingbot what it thought, and it sent me to:
https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/average-iq-by-country
which says 104.45.

So which is right?

Not that it really matters.

(the map also says all the Scandinavian countries are less than 100, with Denmark the lowest at 97.7, which seems strange)

According to that, Australia has the world’s highest Intelligence Capital Index, whatever the deuce that is.

The bingbot now says:
“Countries With the Highest IQ in 2025
The Intelligence Capital Index (ICI) is a comprehensive measure that evaluates a country’s ability to capitalize on the knowledge economy. It considers factors such as education quality, creativity, and talent attraction. The ICI ranks countries based on their capacity to foster innovative ideas and technological advancements. The top countries according to the ICI include:
Sweden
Switzerland
Canada
Finland
Denmark
These countries are recognized for their high scores in the aspects of creativity and attractiveness for immigrants. The ICI assesses 128 countries and provides a detailed ranking based on six aspects: Quantity of education, Quality of education, Average educational skills, Elite educational skills, Creativity and complexity, and Attractiveness and openness to talent. The ICI’s methodology emphasizes the importance of elite skills and the potential of the brightest individuals to drive innovation and knowledge expansion”

That bingbot and World Population Review are clearly not on the same page.

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Date: 6/05/2026 10:42:57
From: roughbarked
ID: 2388085
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


Bubblecar said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

Paper? Is that still a thing?

What have you been wiping your bum with lately?

I’ll ask the gentleman who wipes my arse and get back to you.

You have your own groom of the stool?

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Date: 6/05/2026 10:58:13
From: ms spock
ID: 2388087
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Greetings Earthlings!

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Date: 6/05/2026 11:05:40
From: kii
ID: 2388090
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:

Greetings Earthlings!

That’s a wee bit of assumption!

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Date: 6/05/2026 11:15:25
From: kii
ID: 2388092
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I am awake, no chainsaw noises outside my window.

I received a letter from my Australian bank regarding the same issue I had a prolonged phone call about ages ago. You may remember me complaining about the quality of the phone line coupled with the very strong accent of the caller, nothing unusual in that, but I had to supply important information about my tax residency. It all seemed legit. A prerecorded declaration was played detailing what I was agreeing to, me…taxes…USA, blah blah blah.

This letter is dated 15 April. I’ll have to check the chat threads of March and April to see when I had the call. I could check my phone….that’s probably a good idea.

I hate people. A cat wouldn’t do this to me.

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Date: 6/05/2026 11:19:22
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2388093
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:

Greetings Earthlings!

Greetings to you and everyone one else.

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Date: 6/05/2026 11:20:47
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2388094
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Overcast day here, and it’s been like that for the last two days and chilly.

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Date: 6/05/2026 11:22:42
From: roughbarked
ID: 2388095
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Tau.Neutrino said:


Overcast day here, and it’s been like that for the last two days and chilly.

Currently 12 degrees here.

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Date: 6/05/2026 11:28:05
From: dv
ID: 2388097
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Witty Rejoinder said:

A lost ancient script reveals how writing as we know it really began

A long-overlooked writing system from 5000 years ago is still largely undeciphered, but could mark the moment humans first represented their speech with written words

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524042-a-lost-ancient-script-reveals-how-writing-as-we-know-it-really-began/

You can use removepaywall.com to get the entire article.

In keeping with its obscurity “and has been shockingly overlooked by all but a handful of scholars since its discovery 125 years ago”
we won’t even give it a thread of its own.
.

Yeah I’m not impressed. It’s true that Proto-Elamite is undeciphered, which is interesting, but the earliest inscriptions of Proto-Elamite date from around 3100 BC. This is 200 to 300 years after Proto-cuneiform and it appears to have been influenced by it. Even forerunners of heiroglyphics are older than P-Elamite.
And we have nice continuous development in the cases of cuneiform that show the development of simple inscriptions for record keeping into a full writing system.

All I am saying is that this article has some work to do.

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Date: 6/05/2026 11:32:58
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2388099
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Just had a look on Google Maps and street view at the first home I remember (in London) and my first school.

All looks much the same as it did 70 years ago, except for the cars.

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Date: 6/05/2026 11:35:01
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2388100
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Just had a look on Google Maps and street view at the first home I remember (in London) and my first school.

All looks much the same as it did 70 years ago, except for the cars.

I remember their first hit song “Whose Going To Drive You Home.”

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Date: 6/05/2026 11:39:53
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2388102
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

Just had a look on Google Maps and street view at the first home I remember (in London) and my first school.

All looks much the same as it did 70 years ago, except for the cars.

I remember their first hit song “Whose Going To Drive You Home.”

This was way before those Cars!

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Date: 6/05/2026 11:59:12
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2388105
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

Was reading on the Internet that the average IQ in Australia was 98, so I asked the bingbot what it thought, and it sent me to:
https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/average-iq-by-country
which says 104.45.

So which is right?

Not that it really matters.

(the map also says all the Scandinavian countries are less than 100, with Denmark the lowest at 97.7, which seems strange)

Probably take all that WAGOS

or more totally hilariously framedd as take with all that agos

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Date: 6/05/2026 12:21:32
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2388113
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Quora stupid question of the week:

How is it possible that there is a moon named Europa but no moon named America or Trump?

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Date: 6/05/2026 12:22:24
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2388115
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:

Quora stupid question of the week:

How is it possible that there is a moon named Europa but no moon named America or Trump?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mere-exposure_effect

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Date: 6/05/2026 12:24:13
From: fsm
ID: 2388116
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Quora stupid question of the week:

How is it possible that there is a moon named Europa but no moon named America or Trump?

Well, there is Planet America.

https://iview.abc.net.au/show/planet-america

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Date: 6/05/2026 12:27:21
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2388120
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

fsm said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

Quora stupid question of the week:

How is it possible that there is a moon named Europa but no moon named America or Trump?

Well, there is Planet America.

https://iview.abc.net.au/show/planet-america

to be fair the moon is called Luna and it is named after those lunatics so

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Date: 6/05/2026 12:27:42
From: Michael V
ID: 2388121
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Quora stupid question of the week:

How is it possible that there is a moon named Europa but no moon named America or Trump?

TIC?

Trolling?

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Date: 6/05/2026 12:31:58
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2388124
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:

SCIENCE said:

fsm said:

SCIENCE said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

Quora stupid question of the week:

How is it possible that there is a moon named Europa but no moon named America or Trump?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mere-exposure_effect

Well, there is Planet America.

https://iview.abc.net.au/show/planet-america

to be fair the moon is called Luna and it is named after those lunatics so

TIC?

Trolling?

yes yes Luna, TIC, wegedit

but as the WINTATE referrer suggested, it’s almost certainly clickbait-ragebait-engagementfarming to scrape support for ussa cultural imperialism

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Date: 6/05/2026 12:34:03
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388126
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

There’s no moon called Troll, either.

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Date: 6/05/2026 12:44:51
From: esselte
ID: 2388129
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


There’s no moon called Troll, either.

Thrymr, or Saturn XXX, is a natural satellite of Saturn. It was discovered by Gladman and colleagues in 2000, and given the temporary designation S/2000 S 7. Its name comes from Norse mythology, where Thrymr is a Jotun.

The entities included in the jötunn category are referred to by several other terms, including risi, þurs (or thurs) and troll if male and gýgr or tröllkona if female.

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Date: 6/05/2026 12:56:43
From: buffy
ID: 2388132
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’m back. The pantry and fridge are restocked. There has been a good deal of begging from the Pug Pantheon. Some of it worked for them. Some of it didn’t.

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Date: 6/05/2026 12:57:25
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2388133
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Getting the nest ready for another season.

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Date: 6/05/2026 13:01:01
From: Ian
ID: 2388136
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Quora stupid question of the week:

How is it possible that there is a moon named Europa but no moon named America or Trump?

What was Quora’s stupidest or funniest answer?

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Date: 6/05/2026 13:01:52
From: buffy
ID: 2388137
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’m not sure I’ll keep watching Gruen. I’m so out of touch with brands that I knew practically none of what they were talking about last week.

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Date: 6/05/2026 13:06:54
From: Michael V
ID: 2388142
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Getting the nest ready for another season.

Good-oh.

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Date: 6/05/2026 13:07:35
From: Arts
ID: 2388143
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The ban on Craig Silvey books used as texts in schools in WA has been made permanent after he pled guilty to possession of child exploitation images and distribution.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-06/craig-silvey-books-permanently-banned-from-wa-school-curriculum/106647464

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Date: 6/05/2026 13:09:32
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2388146
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:

The ban on Craig Silvey books used as texts in schools in WA has been made permanent after he pled guilty to possession of child exploitation images and distribution.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-06/craig-silvey-books-permanently-banned-from-wa-school-curriculum/106647464

is there any anti cancel cultist pushback

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Date: 6/05/2026 13:26:12
From: Arts
ID: 2388154
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:

Arts said:

The ban on Craig Silvey books used as texts in schools in WA has been made permanent after he pled guilty to possession of child exploitation images and distribution.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-06/craig-silvey-books-permanently-banned-from-wa-school-curriculum/106647464

is there any anti cancel cultist pushback

not that I have heard. The public rarely pushback for child sexoffences… it seems. But there is something about this one that doesn’t feel quite right to me… I dont know why… it just doesnt sit right.. the vibe is off

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Date: 6/05/2026 13:29:55
From: kii
ID: 2388157
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

A friend in NM posted photos of a wedding he attended on May the 4th. Star Wars themed, out in the white dunes of White Sands National Monument.
All attendees dressed in appropriate clothes. This was the celebrant…

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Date: 6/05/2026 13:35:18
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2388161
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:

SCIENCE said:

Arts said:

The ban on Craig Silvey books used as texts in schools in WA has been made permanent after he pled guilty to possession of child exploitation images and distribution.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-06/craig-silvey-books-permanently-banned-from-wa-school-curriculum/106647464

is there any anti cancel cultist pushback

not that I have heard. The public rarely pushback for child sexoffences… it seems. But there is something about this one that doesn’t feel quite right to me… I dont know why… it just doesnt sit right.. the vibe is off

something off about ¿ the charges or the cancellation or the quietness about it

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Date: 6/05/2026 13:38:40
From: Cymek
ID: 2388165
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


The ban on Craig Silvey books used as texts in schools in WA has been made permanent after he pled guilty to possession of child exploitation images and distribution.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-06/craig-silvey-books-permanently-banned-from-wa-school-curriculum/106647464

He did himself a favour by pleading guilty.
Usually get a 1/3 sentence reduction if you are looking at imprisonment

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Date: 6/05/2026 13:39:30
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388166
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Been rehearsing these lines while doing the housework, in case I’ll need to say them in a play or TV programme, if I become an actor one day.

Don’t touch that switch!

“Now see here Tetley, I know you’re one for all the “modern ideas”, but I will not tolerate abnormality in this school.”

“Good heavens, where on Earth did you find that?”

“Me and the lads have been talkin’ Major, and well sir, we though we might ask – won’t ‘er Majesty feel a bit awkward if we parade in our birthday suits?”

“Cue spooky music, ay? Oh come along Linda, you really do take all this guff too seriously.”

“That’s odd – I could have sworn…”

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Date: 6/05/2026 13:43:48
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2388167
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Been rehearsing these lines while doing the housework, in case I’ll need to say them in a play or TV programme, if I become an actor one day.

Don’t touch that switch!

“Now see here Tetley, I know you’re one for all the “modern ideas”, but I will not tolerate abnormality in this school.”

“Good heavens, where on Earth did you find that?”

“Me and the lads have been talkin’ Major, and well sir, we though we might ask – won’t ‘er Majesty feel a bit awkward if we parade in our birthday suits?”

“Cue spooky music, ay? Oh come along Linda, you really do take all this guff too seriously.”

“That’s odd – I could have sworn…”

What have you been putting in your tea?

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Date: 6/05/2026 13:54:08
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2388173
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Ian said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

Quora stupid question of the week:

How is it possible that there is a moon named Europa but no moon named America or Trump?

What was Quora’s stupidest or funniest answer?

I only read half of one answer, which was factual and excessively polite.

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Date: 6/05/2026 15:28:10
From: transition
ID: 2388194
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

and I have everything I need to change turbo oil feed pipe on the Cruze, got TORX sockets previous, change oil too, can’t contain my excitement

the pipe sits between manifold and turbo, gets very hot, cooks and cokes oil in the pipe, gradually pipe blocks up and turbo bearings go dry

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Date: 6/05/2026 15:32:28
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388196
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

transition said:


and I have everything I need to change turbo oil feed pipe on the Cruze, got TORX sockets previous, change oil too, can’t contain my excitement

the pipe sits between manifold and turbo, gets very hot, cooks and cokes oil in the pipe, gradually pipe blocks up and turbo bearings go dry

Looks like a saxophone foetus.

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Date: 6/05/2026 15:34:18
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388198
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Have to put my bin out for tomorrow but it’s very gusty out there.

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Date: 6/05/2026 15:36:57
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388199
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Have to put my bin out for tomorrow but it’s very gusty out there.

What do you expect them to do about it?

points at lurkers

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Date: 6/05/2026 15:39:27
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2388201
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 6/05/2026 15:47:40
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388203
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:


Hoovered one of those up earlier.

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:01:40
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388212
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Nothing left to do except hoovering the back strip of rooms (art room, linen room, laundry), cleaning the lavatory and a few other minor chores.

So I’ll have a break now to take my 4 o’clock pills and think about making an early dinner.

But which should I choose?

a) Do yet another hen pasty.

b) Just bake the hen boob in a little butter and serve with kimchi.

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:01:42
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388213
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Met a kid today whose name is a famous jail (not Alcatraz). We should be like Denmark and have a list of 10,000 approved names.

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:04:46
From: Michael V
ID: 2388214
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Bubblecar said:

Have to put my bin out for tomorrow but it’s very gusty out there.

What do you expect them to do about it?

points at lurkers

I’m not doing nothing ‘bout it.

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:08:28
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388215
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Met a kid today whose name is a famous jail (not Alcatraz). We should be like Denmark and have a list of 10,000 approved names.

Bastille Spencer-Jones.

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:09:23
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388216
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Bubblecar said:

Bubblecar said:

Have to put my bin out for tomorrow but it’s very gusty out there.

What do you expect them to do about it?

points at lurkers

I’m not doing nothing ‘bout it.

Well the bin’s out there now, for better or worse.

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:15:23
From: Michael V
ID: 2388217
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Met a kid today whose name is a famous jail (not Alcatraz). We should be like Denmark and have a list of 10,000 approved names.

When I worked for Birtts Deaths and Marriages, the Registrar General could refuse names. Usually less than a handful each year. People had the right to object, but the RG had the power to refuse.

One I remember was “Fawn Autumn Sky Remembrance (Family Name)”. That was refused. The registrants replied (and demonstrated) that they were of the Cherokee Nation, and that the name was traditional. It was eventually approved.

One that was not approved was “Dr Little Jack (Horner was the Family Name)”. If they’d just called him John, the RG could not have refused it.

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:16:51
From: Michael V
ID: 2388218
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Michael V said:

Bubblecar said:

What do you expect them to do about it?

points at lurkers

I’m not doing nothing ‘bout it.

Well the bin’s out there now, for better or worse.

I’m not pickin’ up rubbish when the bin blows over neither.

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:18:36
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388219
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Bubblecar said:

Michael V said:

I’m not doing nothing ‘bout it.

Well the bin’s out there now, for better or worse.

I’m not pickin’ up rubbish when the bin blows over neither.

It’s all in two large tied garbage bags, so I’m not really worried.

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:19:18
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388220
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Divine Angel said:

Met a kid today whose name is a famous jail (not Alcatraz). We should be like Denmark and have a list of 10,000 approved names.

When I worked for Birtts Deaths and Marriages, the Registrar General could refuse names. Usually less than a handful each year. People had the right to object, but the RG had the power to refuse.

One I remember was “Fawn Autumn Sky Remembrance (Family Name)”. That was refused. The registrants replied (and demonstrated) that they were of the Cherokee Nation, and that the name was traditional. It was eventually approved.

One that was not approved was “Dr Little Jack (Horner was the Family Name)”. If they’d just called him John, the RG could not have refused it.

AFAIK you can name your kid Little Jack, but not Dr.

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:20:05
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388221
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

My three weather apps tell me to expect less than 1mm of rain, but I got a severe weather warning from the council for heavy rain 🤷‍♀️

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:22:10
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388222
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

And in the midst of today’s craziness, I got my uni results for last assignment and I’m pretty impressed with it. As long as you get the “easy marks”, you’re good to go. The easy marks are correct referencing, formatting etc. Now that Google Docs has a citation tool, it takes next to no time.

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:22:12
From: Michael V
ID: 2388223
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Divine Angel said:

Met a kid today whose name is a famous jail (not Alcatraz). We should be like Denmark and have a list of 10,000 approved names.

Bastille Spencer-Jones.

Why not?

Or, Pentridge Spencer-Hamilton-Smythe, (if you don’t want people to know about the Welsh connection).

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:24:28
From: Michael V
ID: 2388224
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Michael V said:

Bubblecar said:

Well the bin’s out there now, for better or worse.

I’m not pickin’ up rubbish when the bin blows over neither.

It’s all in two large tied garbage bags, so I’m not really worried.

I’m not pickin’ up the stuff that blows out of the bag when it tips over and is torn, neither. It’ll blow all over Tazzie.

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:25:04
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388225
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


My three weather apps tell me to expect less than 1mm of rain, but I got a severe weather warning from the council for heavy rain 🤷‍♀️

We have 95% chance of showers, but the wind should settle somewhat later this evening.

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:25:56
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388226
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


And in the midst of today’s craziness, I got my uni results for last assignment and I’m pretty impressed with it. As long as you get the “easy marks”, you’re good to go. The easy marks are correct referencing, formatting etc. Now that Google Docs has a citation tool, it takes next to no time.

That must be reassuring.

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:27:23
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388227
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Nothing left to do except hoovering the back strip of rooms (art room, linen room, laundry), cleaning the lavatory and a few other minor chores.

So I’ll have a break now to take my 4 o’clock pills and think about making an early dinner.

But which should I choose?

a) Do yet another hen pasty.

b) Just bake the hen boob in a little butter and serve with kimchi.

Decided on quicker option (b)

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:27:56
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388228
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Divine Angel said:

And in the midst of today’s craziness, I got my uni results for last assignment and I’m pretty impressed with it. As long as you get the “easy marks”, you’re good to go. The easy marks are correct referencing, formatting etc. Now that Google Docs has a citation tool, it takes next to no time.

That must be reassuring.

It actually is. Here I was thinking my brain wouldn’t cope with such intense learning anymore.

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:29:29
From: ms spock
ID: 2388229
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Bubblecar said:

Divine Angel said:

And in the midst of today’s craziness, I got my uni results for last assignment and I’m pretty impressed with it. As long as you get the “easy marks”, you’re good to go. The easy marks are correct referencing, formatting etc. Now that Google Docs has a citation tool, it takes next to no time.

That must be reassuring.

It actually is. Here I was thinking my brain wouldn’t cope with such intense learning anymore.

Congratulations!

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:29:57
From: Michael V
ID: 2388230
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Michael V said:

Divine Angel said:

Met a kid today whose name is a famous jail (not Alcatraz). We should be like Denmark and have a list of 10,000 approved names.

When I worked for Birtts Deaths and Marriages, the Registrar General could refuse names. Usually less than a handful each year. People had the right to object, but the RG had the power to refuse.

One I remember was “Fawn Autumn Sky Remembrance (Family Name)”. That was refused. The registrants replied (and demonstrated) that they were of the Cherokee Nation, and that the name was traditional. It was eventually approved.

One that was not approved was “Dr Little Jack (Horner was the Family Name)”. If they’d just called him John, the RG could not have refused it.

AFAIK you can name your kid Little Jack, but not Dr.

Technically, it was two refusals rolled into one. Dr is a prohibited name (titular). “Little Jack” would likely attract ridicule because it was attached to the “Horner” family name. It was refused on those grounds.

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:30:36
From: Michael V
ID: 2388231
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


And in the midst of today’s craziness, I got my uni results for last assignment and I’m pretty impressed with it. As long as you get the “easy marks”, you’re good to go. The easy marks are correct referencing, formatting etc. Now that Google Docs has a citation tool, it takes next to no time.

Great.

:)

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:34:18
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388232
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Today I was doing the Mothers’ Day stall at Mini Me’s school. One of the items we have is a photo frame. So many kids came up to me asking who the family was. They’d never seen soemthing that holds a photo, photos are on phones. I had to explain that you take out that photo and put a photo of you in it. Felt so freakin old.

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:34:53
From: ms spock
ID: 2388234
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Divine Angel said:

Michael V said:

When I worked for Birtts Deaths and Marriages, the Registrar General could refuse names. Usually less than a handful each year. People had the right to object, but the RG had the power to refuse.

One I remember was “Fawn Autumn Sky Remembrance (Family Name)”. That was refused. The registrants replied (and demonstrated) that they were of the Cherokee Nation, and that the name was traditional. It was eventually approved.

One that was not approved was “Dr Little Jack (Horner was the Family Name)”. If they’d just called him John, the RG could not have refused it.

AFAIK you can name your kid Little Jack, but not Dr.

Technically, it was two refusals rolled into one. Dr is a prohibited name (titular). “Little Jack” would likely attract ridicule because it was attached to the “Horner” family name. It was refused on those grounds.

I didn’t realise that this was a thing.

Fascinating…

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:35:50
From: ms spock
ID: 2388235
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Today I was doing the Mothers’ Day stall at Mini Me’s school. One of the items we have is a photo frame. So many kids came up to me asking who the family was. They’d never seen soemthing that holds a photo, photos are on phones. I had to explain that you take out that photo and put a photo of you in it. Felt so freakin old.

:)

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:35:50
From: ms spock
ID: 2388236
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Today I was doing the Mothers’ Day stall at Mini Me’s school. One of the items we have is a photo frame. So many kids came up to me asking who the family was. They’d never seen soemthing that holds a photo, photos are on phones. I had to explain that you take out that photo and put a photo of you in it. Felt so freakin old.

:)

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:36:28
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388237
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Divine Angel said:

Michael V said:

When I worked for Birtts Deaths and Marriages, the Registrar General could refuse names. Usually less than a handful each year. People had the right to object, but the RG had the power to refuse.

One I remember was “Fawn Autumn Sky Remembrance (Family Name)”. That was refused. The registrants replied (and demonstrated) that they were of the Cherokee Nation, and that the name was traditional. It was eventually approved.

One that was not approved was “Dr Little Jack (Horner was the Family Name)”. If they’d just called him John, the RG could not have refused it.

AFAIK you can name your kid Little Jack, but not Dr.

Technically, it was two refusals rolled into one. Dr is a prohibited name (titular). “Little Jack” would likely attract ridicule because it was attached to the “Horner” family name. It was refused on those grounds.

The name of a jail would surely attract ridicule. What happens when that poor kid grows up and goes for a job? He’s gonna sound like a criminal.

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:48:18
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388238
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Today I was doing the Mothers’ Day stall at Mini Me’s school. One of the items we have is a photo frame. So many kids came up to me asking who the family was. They’d never seen soemthing that holds a photo, photos are on phones. I had to explain that you take out that photo and put a photo of you in it. Felt so freakin old.

It’s a bit disturbing how everyday items like that are now so unfamiliar to the youngsters.

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:50:52
From: Michael V
ID: 2388241
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Michael V said:

Divine Angel said:

AFAIK you can name your kid Little Jack, but not Dr.

Technically, it was two refusals rolled into one. Dr is a prohibited name (titular). “Little Jack” would likely attract ridicule because it was attached to the “Horner” family name. It was refused on those grounds.

The name of a jail would surely attract ridicule. What happens when that poor kid grows up and goes for a job? He’s gonna sound like a criminal.

One would imagine so. Maybe someone missed it. Maybe it is not the Registered Name. One of the things about names is that you can call yourself anything you want, provided it’s not for nefarious reasons and is consistent, it is (or was in my day) legal. If proven so (bank accounts, gas bills, car rego, etc), the Registered Name can be changed on the birth certificate.

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:52:29
From: ms spock
ID: 2388244
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


ms spock said:
Greetings Earthlings!

That’s a wee bit of assumption!

Well I am hoping so.

If there are aliens out there. Now is the time to step up and help us!

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Date: 6/05/2026 16:55:18
From: ms spock
ID: 2388245
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Tau.Neutrino said:


ms spock said:
Greetings Earthlings!

Greetings to you and everyone one else.

\\//

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Date: 6/05/2026 17:00:56
From: Cymek
ID: 2388246
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Michael V said:

Divine Angel said:

AFAIK you can name your kid Little Jack, but not Dr.

Technically, it was two refusals rolled into one. Dr is a prohibited name (titular). “Little Jack” would likely attract ridicule because it was attached to the “Horner” family name. It was refused on those grounds.

The name of a jail would surely attract ridicule. What happens when that poor kid grows up and goes for a job? He’s gonna sound like a criminal.

Acacia is a prison in WA and I know of a woman with the same name, it could be spelt different though

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Date: 6/05/2026 17:01:53
From: Cymek
ID: 2388247
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Divine Angel said:

Michael V said:

Technically, it was two refusals rolled into one. Dr is a prohibited name (titular). “Little Jack” would likely attract ridicule because it was attached to the “Horner” family name. It was refused on those grounds.

The name of a jail would surely attract ridicule. What happens when that poor kid grows up and goes for a job? He’s gonna sound like a criminal.

One would imagine so. Maybe someone missed it. Maybe it is not the Registered Name. One of the things about names is that you can call yourself anything you want, provided it’s not for nefarious reasons and is consistent, it is (or was in my day) legal. If proven so (bank accounts, gas bills, car rego, etc), the Registered Name can be changed on the birth certificate.

Bogan names trying to sound sophisticated are often criminal names as well due the nature of family upbringing.

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Date: 6/05/2026 17:02:04
From: ms spock
ID: 2388248
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

Just had a look on Google Maps and street view at the first home I remember (in London) and my first school.

All looks much the same as it did 70 years ago, except for the cars.

I remember their first hit song Whose Going To Drive You Home.

+1

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Date: 6/05/2026 17:02:25
From: Cymek
ID: 2388249
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


kii said:

ms spock said:
Greetings Earthlings!

That’s a wee bit of assumption!

Well I am hoping so.

If there are aliens out there. Now is the time to step up and help us!

Would you leave with them if offered ?

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Date: 6/05/2026 17:12:48
From: ms spock
ID: 2388250
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


ms spock said:

kii said:

That’s a wee bit of assumption!

Well I am hoping so.

If there are aliens out there. Now is the time to step up and help us!

Would you leave with them if offered ?

Well depending on what is on offer. If it is good then yes.

I always just wanted a clean and safe home.

The neighbours next door to where I live now stalked the woman
across the road until she sold up the family home and left.

I just want a clean and safe place to live.

I imagine if I could get that it would make a big difference to my life.

Would you go with aliens Cymek?

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Date: 6/05/2026 17:22:48
From: Cymek
ID: 2388255
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Cymek said:

ms spock said:

Well I am hoping so.

If there are aliens out there. Now is the time to step up and help us!

Would you leave with them if offered ?

Well depending on what is on offer. If it is good then yes.

I always just wanted a clean and safe home.

The neighbours next door to where I live now stalked the woman
across the road until she sold up the family home and left.

I just want a clean and safe place to live.

I imagine if I could get that it would make a big difference to my life.

Would you go with aliens Cymek?

I’d think so
Have you ever felt so out of place you barely relate to anyone and haven’t meant anyone that thinks like you.
Its like I barely have any connection to other humans, so nothing is keeping me here.
Especially now with my family fragmented and due to the situation of the complicated dysfunctional dynamics it will never be repaired.

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Date: 6/05/2026 17:51:17
From: ms spock
ID: 2388260
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


ms spock said:

Cymek said:

Would you leave with them if offered ?

Well depending on what is on offer. If it is good then yes.

I always just wanted a clean and safe home.

The neighbours next door to where I live now stalked the woman
across the road until she sold up the family home and left.

I just want a clean and safe place to live.

I imagine if I could get that it would make a big difference to my life.

Would you go with aliens Cymek?

I’d think so
Have you ever felt so out of place you barely relate to anyone and haven’t meant anyone that thinks like you.
Its like I barely have any connection to other humans, so nothing is keeping me here.
Especially now with my family fragmented and due to the situation of the complicated dysfunctional dynamics it will never be repaired.

Yeppers.

Indeed.

I am sorry that you are going through this. It is very painful.

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Date: 6/05/2026 18:23:03
From: ms spock
ID: 2388268
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

esselte said:


Bubblecar said:

There’s no moon called Troll, either.

Thrymr, or Saturn XXX, is a natural satellite of Saturn. It was discovered by Gladman and colleagues in 2000, and given the temporary designation S/2000 S 7. Its name comes from Norse mythology, where Thrymr is a Jotun.

The entities included in the jötunn category are referred to by several other terms, including risi, þurs (or thurs) and troll if male and gýgr or tröllkona if female.

Hasn’t one of Pluto’s moons been named Vulcan?

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Date: 6/05/2026 18:26:55
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388269
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


esselte said:

Bubblecar said:

There’s no moon called Troll, either.

Thrymr, or Saturn XXX, is a natural satellite of Saturn. It was discovered by Gladman and colleagues in 2000, and given the temporary designation S/2000 S 7. Its name comes from Norse mythology, where Thrymr is a Jotun.

The entities included in the jötunn category are referred to by several other terms, including risi, þurs (or thurs) and troll if male and gýgr or tröllkona if female.

Hasn’t one of Pluto’s moons been named Vulcan?

Sort of. IIRC it’s not officially named Vulcan.

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Date: 6/05/2026 18:32:42
From: ms spock
ID: 2388271
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ms spock said:

esselte said:

Thrymr, or Saturn XXX, is a natural satellite of Saturn. It was discovered by Gladman and colleagues in 2000, and given the temporary designation S/2000 S 7. Its name comes from Norse mythology, where Thrymr is a Jotun.

The entities included in the jötunn category are referred to by several other terms, including risi, þurs (or thurs) and troll if male and gýgr or tröllkona if female.

Hasn’t one of Pluto’s moons been named Vulcan?

Sort of. IIRC it’s not officially named Vulcan.

Maybe it’s part of a moon that has been named Vulcan? I will have to look out up.

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Date: 6/05/2026 18:37:21
From: Cymek
ID: 2388274
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Divine Angel said:

ms spock said:

Hasn’t one of Pluto’s moons been named Vulcan?

Sort of. IIRC it’s not officially named Vulcan.

Maybe it’s part of a moon that has been named Vulcan? I will have to look out up.

Pluto turned out to be a interesting planet I think it surprised a lot of people.

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Date: 6/05/2026 18:45:36
From: Cymek
ID: 2388279
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I was able to do something good today
A file came to us and a ring was inside.
I’ve sent it back to the centre that sent it to us, the clerical person was looking for it everywhere.
I let them know it was found.

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Date: 6/05/2026 18:49:01
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388280
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


I was able to do something good today
A file came to us and a ring was inside.
I’ve sent it back to the centre that sent it to us, the clerical person was looking for it everywhere.
I let them know it was found.

See, it’s the little things that you do which matter to someone ❤️

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Date: 6/05/2026 18:49:05
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2388281
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


I was able to do something good today
A file came to us and a ring was inside.
I’ve sent it back to the centre that sent it to us, the clerical person was looking for it everywhere.
I let them know it was found.

One ring to bind them all.

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Date: 6/05/2026 18:52:18
From: Michael V
ID: 2388282
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


I was able to do something good today
A file came to us and a ring was inside.
I’ve sent it back to the centre that sent it to us, the clerical person was looking for it everywhere.
I let them know it was found.

Awwwww.

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Date: 6/05/2026 19:38:54
From: kii
ID: 2388287
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Cymek said:

I was able to do something good today
A file came to us and a ring was inside.
I’ve sent it back to the centre that sent it to us, the clerical person was looking for it everywhere.
I let them know it was found.

One ring to bind them all.

😆 🤣

Ring binder…

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Date: 6/05/2026 19:46:58
From: dv
ID: 2388288
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

https://www.reddit.com/r/AbsoluteUnits/s/20Y9fu1XYy

Pudding

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Date: 6/05/2026 20:02:42
From: kii
ID: 2388289
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Well, that was fun. Had a thought about something that I wanted to mention to my son, then another thought popped in my brain. By the time I walked out to the hallway I had forgotten the initial thought, the 2nd thought wasn’t related to the first thought and therefore wouldn’t be of interest to the son. Then I heard him go out the back door. So, I came back to my cave and tried to do a think back and connect the two thoughts. No luck. Now I can’t remember either thought.

The old lady thingy is getting worser.

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Date: 6/05/2026 20:04:36
From: ms spock
ID: 2388290
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


I was able to do something good today
A file came to us and a ring was inside.
I’ve sent it back to the centre that sent it to us, the clerical person was looking for it everywhere.
I let them know it was found.

Lovely

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Date: 6/05/2026 20:06:19
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2388291
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


https://www.reddit.com/r/AbsoluteUnits/s/20Y9fu1XYy

Pudding

It needs chocolate and cream.

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Date: 6/05/2026 20:06:41
From: ms spock
ID: 2388292
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


https://www.reddit.com/r/AbsoluteUnits/s/20Y9fu1XYy

Pudding

I was on the edge of my seat.

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Date: 6/05/2026 20:08:44
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2388293
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Well, that was fun. Had a thought about something that I wanted to mention to my son, then another thought popped in my brain. By the time I walked out to the hallway I had forgotten the initial thought, the 2nd thought wasn’t related to the first thought and therefore wouldn’t be of interest to the son. Then I heard him go out the back door. So, I came back to my cave and tried to do a think back and connect the two thoughts. No luck. Now I can’t remember either thought.

The old lady thingy is getting worser.

It’s the thought that counts.

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Date: 6/05/2026 20:14:52
From: ms spock
ID: 2388294
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


Arts said:

The ban on Craig Silvey books used as texts in schools in WA has been made permanent after he pled guilty to possession of child exploitation images and distribution.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-06/craig-silvey-books-permanently-banned-from-wa-school-curriculum/106647464

He did himself a favour by pleading guilty.
Usually get a 1/3 sentence reduction if you are looking at imprisonment

But the real child rape problems happen in our Australian homes. It’s 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 4 boys who are raped by their fathers, uncles, close male relatives or family friends. That’s where the real outrage needs to be going. That’s where the real focus needs to be.

Child rape exploitation materials are abhorrent but they aren’t the crux of the matter. Pretending to be tough on it creates an illusion that child rape is not a part of Australian society.

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Date: 6/05/2026 20:33:08
From: Arts
ID: 2388300
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Cymek said:

Arts said:

The ban on Craig Silvey books used as texts in schools in WA has been made permanent after he pled guilty to possession of child exploitation images and distribution.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-06/craig-silvey-books-permanently-banned-from-wa-school-curriculum/106647464

He did himself a favour by pleading guilty.
Usually get a 1/3 sentence reduction if you are looking at imprisonment

But the real child rape problems happen in our Australian homes. It’s 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 4 boys who are raped by their fathers, uncles, close male relatives or family friends. That’s where the real outrage needs to be going. That’s where the real focus needs to be.

Child rape exploitation materials are abhorrent but they aren’t the crux of the matter. Pretending to be tough on it creates an illusion that child rape is not a part of Australian society.

child exploitation material includes depictions of children being sexually assaulted. It also may include filmed footage of children being sexually assaulted. Australia is one of the highest consumers of child exploitation material that is created in countries of low socio economic status, where the buyer often controls the material being created.

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Date: 6/05/2026 20:47:34
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388302
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


https://www.reddit.com/r/AbsoluteUnits/s/20Y9fu1XYy

Pudding

It’s pudding alright and well done that lady.

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Date: 6/05/2026 20:53:27
From: kii
ID: 2388303
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Well, that was fun. Had a thought about something that I wanted to mention to my son, then another thought popped in my brain. By the time I walked out to the hallway I had forgotten the initial thought, the 2nd thought wasn’t related to the first thought and therefore wouldn’t be of interest to the son. Then I heard him go out the back door. So, I came back to my cave and tried to do a think back and connect the two thoughts. No luck. Now I can’t remember either thought.

The old lady thingy is getting worser.

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Date: 6/05/2026 21:07:22
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388305
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Nothing left to do except tidy up the bathroom after I’ve had a shower.

Then it’s up early tomorrow to sit around for hours waiting for the agent.

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Date: 6/05/2026 21:25:56
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2388307
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Nothing left to do except tidy up the bathroom after I’ve had a shower.

Then it’s up early tomorrow to sit around for hours waiting for the agent.

It might be an agent provocateur this time.

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Date: 6/05/2026 21:30:13
From: kii
ID: 2388308
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Ah ha!¡
Got the thought back!!

It was about my new laptop. I wanted to thank him for helping me get it and let him know that I’m afraid of it.

That should get a grunt or two in response from him

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Date: 6/05/2026 21:46:45
From: kii
ID: 2388309
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Ah ha!¡
Got the thought back!!

It was about my new laptop. I wanted to thank him for helping me get it and let him know that I’m afraid of it.

That should get a grunt or two in response from him

No, I received a lot of information about browsers. Something, something mutter, mutter… Brave…Firefox…Google Chrome…Edge is shit.

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Date: 6/05/2026 21:56:43
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388310
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’ve fallen into a giggle fit

The company we get Mother’s Day stall stuff from sends us a bag of random crap free gifts. Basically 6-8 different items, but we only get one of each kind. Today I pondered aloud if it’s worth bundling up all the random crap from stalls gone past and holding a raffle.

The P&C President is onboard but suggests I change the name from “random crap raffle”. I’ve suggested craffle, but advertise it as “Christmas raffle”.

Anyway it’s making me laugh way too long about this and Mr Mutant is annoyed I keep bursting into giggles about it while he’s trying to get to sleep.

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Date: 7/05/2026 01:14:07
From: dv
ID: 2388319
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


dv said:

https://www.reddit.com/r/AbsoluteUnits/s/20Y9fu1XYy

Pudding

It’s pudding alright and well done that lady.

A triumph

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Date: 7/05/2026 06:20:51
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388322
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Mostly cloudy, top of 25.

Another day in the Mother’s Day stall. I’d forgotten how exhausting it is to run it, especially when one of the helpers does not actually help. Trying a new sales system today, hopefully it’s more efficient than the current system.

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Date: 7/05/2026 06:30:47
From: buffy
ID: 2388323
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 1 degree at the back door. That will probably wipe out the tomato plants for the end of the season. I am still picking fruit though. It might get colder yet though, the sun is not due for an appearance over the horizon for another 50 minutes. We are forecast 12 degrees with a shower or two.

Bakery Breakfast with my bushwandering friend. Other activities not yet decided.

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Date: 7/05/2026 07:56:33
From: ms spock
ID: 2388327
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Greetings Earthlings

19 degrees now and up 23 degrees later on today.

I got one scan done yesterday and one scan to be done next week.

Going to look at the jumble of possessions on the verandash.

After Cyclone Alfred and the house next door burring down there’s nary a bed or table left.

I hope to organise and work where all it the power points are.

Trying to get quotes to things can get fixed.

No kitchen or laundry for 6 mommy’s means I am going to be so grateful when it is all fixed.

I hope to get a bit done today.

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Date: 7/05/2026 08:02:04
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2388329
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Morning pilgrims, nothing much to report, DA’s covered the weather.

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Date: 7/05/2026 08:15:39
From: Michael V
ID: 2388330
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning everybody.

Currently it is mostly cloudy, 20.4° C, 95% RH and there is a light air. BoM forecasts a top of 27 and 0-1 mm rain whilst being mostly sunny.

The new proto-sourdough starter has already risen by this morning, so Phase 1 of the new system is complete. This is supposed to be the “False Rise”, indicating that fast-replicating bacteria have taken hold. So it is now on to phase two: waiting for the “True Rise”, whilst going through a repetitive cycle of: discard part of the proto-starter and feed the rest.

The next batch of kimchi is also already fermenting nicely. Both ferments were started just yesterday morning.

Low kJ day for Mrs V, so I’ll fend for myself for breakfast (kippers and Vita Weat). I’ve been asked to cook spicy Chinese cabbage with bacon for dinner.

Enjoy your day.

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Date: 7/05/2026 08:15:45
From: ms spock
ID: 2388331
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:

Greetings Earthlings

19 degrees now and up 23 degrees later on today.

I got one scan done yesterday and one scan to be done next week.

Going to look at the jumble of possessions on the verandash.

After Cyclone Alfred and the house next door burring down there’s nary a bed or table left.

I hope to organise and work where all it the power points are.

Trying to get quotes to things can get fixed.

No kitchen or laundry for 6 mommy’s means I am going to be so grateful when it is all fixed.

I hope to get a bit done today.

mommy’s = months

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Date: 7/05/2026 08:24:36
From: Michael V
ID: 2388332
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


ms spock said:

Greetings Earthlings

19 degrees now and up 23 degrees later on today.

I got one scan done yesterday and one scan to be done next week.

Going to look at the jumble of possessions on the verandash.

After Cyclone Alfred and the house next door burring down there’s nary a bed or table left.

I hope to organise and work where all it the power points are.

Trying to get quotes to things can get fixed.

No kitchen or laundry for 6 mommy’s means I am going to be so grateful when it is all fixed.

I hope to get a bit done today.

mommy’s = months

:)

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Date: 7/05/2026 08:49:30
From: ms spock
ID: 2388334
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


ms spock said:

ms spock said:

Greetings Earthlings

19 degrees now and up 23 degrees later on today.

I got one scan done yesterday and one scan to be done next week.

Going to look at the jumble of possessions on the verandash.

After Cyclone Alfred and the house next door burring down there’s nary a bed or table left.

I hope to organise and work where all it the power points are.

Trying to get quotes to things can get fixed.

No kitchen or laundry for 6 mommy’s means I am going to be so grateful when it is all fixed.

I hope to get a bit done today.

mommy’s = months

:)

:)

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Date: 7/05/2026 08:59:50
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388336
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

UP even though I could have done with another hour or two and almost certainly would have got away with it.

Inspection agent is usually here after midday, but you never can tell with these people. They might change their habits and do me first.

Anyway it’s a rather nippy one here today, max of 11, medium chance of showers, most likely this evening.

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Date: 7/05/2026 09:11:16
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388338
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Hmm, Coles will certainly be taking their time with today’s delivery:

We’re planning to arrive between 6:40 PM and 7:40 PM.

Going to be a late dinner. Probably just do a toasted sandwich or suchlike.

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Date: 7/05/2026 09:23:36
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2388339
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Seems I awarded the “stupid Quora question of the week” award too soon:

“With the revelation that DNA now proves humans are not related to any other mammals on earth, why is the “Theory of Evolution” still presented in educational books as a plausible reality?”

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Date: 7/05/2026 09:24:36
From: Michael V
ID: 2388340
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arrrrgh!

I forgot to get room temperature water from the kettle. I now have some recently boiled water in a Pyrex jug cooling down. I need it for the proto-sourdough-starter.

Oh well. I got most of the washing up done instead.

Maybe I should consider breakfast, even though I am not hungry yet.

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Date: 7/05/2026 09:27:01
From: Michael V
ID: 2388342
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


UP even though I could have done with another hour or two and almost certainly would have got away with it.

Inspection agent is usually here after midday, but you never can tell with these people. They might change their habits and do me first.

Anyway it’s a rather nippy one here today, max of 11, medium chance of showers, most likely this evening.

Good luck with it all.

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Date: 7/05/2026 09:28:13
From: Michael V
ID: 2388343
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Seems I awarded the “stupid Quora question of the week” award too soon:

“With the revelation that DNA now proves humans are not related to any other mammals on earth, why is the “Theory of Evolution” still presented in educational books as a plausible reality?”

WTAF?

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Date: 7/05/2026 09:46:20
From: roughbarked
ID: 2388345
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Seems I awarded the “stupid Quora question of the week” award too soon:

“With the revelation that DNA now proves humans are not related to any other mammals on earth, why is the “Theory of Evolution” still presented in educational books as a plausible reality?”

How can reality be plausible?

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Date: 7/05/2026 09:47:12
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388346
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Bubblecar said:

UP even though I could have done with another hour or two and almost certainly would have got away with it.

Inspection agent is usually here after midday, but you never can tell with these people. They might change their habits and do me first.

Anyway it’s a rather nippy one here today, max of 11, medium chance of showers, most likely this evening.

Good luck with it all.

AND she’s been and gone already!

I told you it could happen any time. This is actually a new agent who has apparently decided to do the easy ones first.

I’m not complaining – there’ll be no hours and hours of finger-tapping. :)

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Date: 7/05/2026 09:53:58
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2388348
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Michael V said:

Bubblecar said:

UP even though I could have done with another hour or two and almost certainly would have got away with it.

Inspection agent is usually here after midday, but you never can tell with these people. They might change their habits and do me first.

Anyway it’s a rather nippy one here today, max of 11, medium chance of showers, most likely this evening.

Good luck with it all.

AND she’s been and gone already!

I told you it could happen any time. This is actually a new agent who has apparently decided to do the easy ones first.

I’m not complaining – there’ll be no hours and hours of finger-tapping. :)

That calls for a drink.

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Date: 7/05/2026 09:57:54
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388350
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Bubblecar said:

Michael V said:

Good luck with it all.

AND she’s been and gone already!

I told you it could happen any time. This is actually a new agent who has apparently decided to do the easy ones first.

I’m not complaining – there’ll be no hours and hours of finger-tapping. :)

That calls for a drink.

Not at this time of day.

I’ll be visiting the shops shortly to get something for brunch etc.

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Date: 7/05/2026 09:58:05
From: Cymek
ID: 2388351
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Hello

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Date: 7/05/2026 10:01:12
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2388354
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

Seems I awarded the “stupid Quora question of the week” award too soon:

“With the revelation that DNA now proves humans are not related to any other mammals on earth, why is the “Theory of Evolution” still presented in educational books as a plausible reality?”

How can reality be plausible?

seems a clever question and not a stupid one, in that it serves its purpose just fine

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Date: 7/05/2026 10:06:26
From: Cymek
ID: 2388358
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:


roughbarked said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

Seems I awarded the “stupid Quora question of the week” award too soon:

“With the revelation that DNA now proves humans are not related to any other mammals on earth, why is the “Theory of Evolution” still presented in educational books as a plausible reality?”

How can reality be plausible?

seems a clever question and not a stupid one, in that it serves its purpose just fine

You could believe humans were transplanted here as we don’t really serve a purpose for the rest of nature.
The Earth doesn’t need us at all to work, not even sure the universe even needs observers

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Date: 7/05/2026 10:19:12
From: Michael V
ID: 2388367
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Michael V said:

Bubblecar said:

UP even though I could have done with another hour or two and almost certainly would have got away with it.

Inspection agent is usually here after midday, but you never can tell with these people. They might change their habits and do me first.

Anyway it’s a rather nippy one here today, max of 11, medium chance of showers, most likely this evening.

Good luck with it all.

AND she’s been and gone already!

I told you it could happen any time. This is actually a new agent who has apparently decided to do the easy ones first.

I’m not complaining – there’ll be no hours and hours of finger-tapping. :)

Phew.

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Date: 7/05/2026 11:16:38
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388382
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

BACK with some party pies and sausage rolls.

Unusual sight on the way home – a helicopter with a mysterious framework suspended far below it.

Hexagonal framework with a small white “tail” at one end. Very wide diameter frame, much bigger area than the helicopter but obviously quite lightweight.

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Date: 7/05/2026 11:21:26
From: dv
ID: 2388383
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Nice new paint on the bike lanes on barrack street.

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Date: 7/05/2026 11:21:37
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388384
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


BACK with some party pies and sausage rolls.

Unusual sight on the way home – a helicopter with a mysterious framework suspended far below it.

Hexagonal framework with a small white “tail” at one end. Very wide diameter frame, much bigger area than the helicopter but obviously quite lightweight.

In fact looking very much like this one.

Apparently it’s a “a geophysical device” loaded with sensors, that collects scientific data on groundwater and geology.

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Date: 7/05/2026 11:27:37
From: kii
ID: 2388387
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Well, hopefully I’ll see that beautiful silver tabby again today. I spotted the critter yesterday in the driveway. A lovely solid hunk of cat. Quite large and so far it’s immune to my kissy sounds and comforting words of reassurance. I’ve told them I love them, and that they are gorgeous.

Anyway, I woke up again. It’s cool and the noise of cockatoos was delightful.

Here’s a photo of Gracie Blue from my Facebook Memories today. She often rested her head again vertical surfaces like walls. Such a little weirdo.

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Date: 7/05/2026 11:36:30
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2388389
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


Nice new paint on the bike lanes on barrack street.

Praise the Lord.

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Date: 7/05/2026 11:38:28
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2388390
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Bubblecar said:

BACK with some party pies and sausage rolls.

Unusual sight on the way home – a helicopter with a mysterious framework suspended far below it.

Hexagonal framework with a small white “tail” at one end. Very wide diameter frame, much bigger area than the helicopter but obviously quite lightweight.

In fact looking very much like this one.

Apparently it’s a “a geophysical device” loaded with sensors, that collects scientific data on groundwater and geology.


Shakes head at boffins and their toys.

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Date: 7/05/2026 11:46:19
From: Michael V
ID: 2388391
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Bubblecar said:

Bubblecar said:

BACK with some party pies and sausage rolls.

Unusual sight on the way home – a helicopter with a mysterious framework suspended far below it.

Hexagonal framework with a small white “tail” at one end. Very wide diameter frame, much bigger area than the helicopter but obviously quite lightweight.

In fact looking very much like this one.

Apparently it’s a “a geophysical device” loaded with sensors, that collects scientific data on groundwater and geology.


Shakes head at boffins and their toys.

Well, it’s an awful lot quicker than doing an EM survey on the ground, the old fashioned way.

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Date: 7/05/2026 13:11:19
From: kii
ID: 2388393
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

This place is just a tad quiet.

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Date: 7/05/2026 13:17:57
From: Michael V
ID: 2388394
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


This place is just a tad quiet.

I’ll say. I’ll probably have a snooze after some lunch, too.

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Date: 7/05/2026 13:22:52
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388395
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

Seems I awarded the “stupid Quora question of the week” award too soon:

“With the revelation that DNA now proves humans are not related to any other mammals on earth, why is the “Theory of Evolution” still presented in educational books as a plausible reality?”

WTAF?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA OMG

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Date: 7/05/2026 13:25:01
From: dv
ID: 2388396
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


dv said:

Nice new paint on the bike lanes on barrack street.

Praise the Lord.

… Mayor

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Date: 7/05/2026 13:25:14
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388397
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Classes have finished coming through the stall for the day. We had a lovely donation of some crochet flowers with strict instructions that they are to go to kids with no money, the flowers are not to be sold.

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Date: 7/05/2026 13:26:14
From: kii
ID: 2388398
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


kii said:

This place is just a tad quiet.

I’ll say. I’ll probably have a snooze after some lunch, too.

I just woke from my apres brekky mediation/nap.

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Date: 7/05/2026 13:29:04
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2388399
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


Peak Warming Man said:

dv said:

Nice new paint on the bike lanes on barrack street.

Praise the Lord.

… Mayor

Baz, The Snoz, doing it!

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Date: 7/05/2026 14:09:58
From: Michael V
ID: 2388402
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Classes have finished coming through the stall for the day. We had a lovely donation of some crochet flowers with strict instructions that they are to go to kids with no money, the flowers are not to be sold.

Noice.

:)

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Date: 7/05/2026 14:44:55
From: buffy
ID: 2388405
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Well, hopefully I’ll see that beautiful silver tabby again today. I spotted the critter yesterday in the driveway. A lovely solid hunk of cat. Quite large and so far it’s immune to my kissy sounds and comforting words of reassurance. I’ve told them I love them, and that they are gorgeous.

Anyway, I woke up again. It’s cool and the noise of cockatoos was delightful.

Here’s a photo of Gracie Blue from my Facebook Memories today. She often rested her head again vertical surfaces like walls. Such a little weirdo.

Heavy brains, like all our Boxers. Sometimes your head is just so heavy with brains that you have to rest it against something or use someone elses shoulder to hold it up (Bruna). Or let it hang over the edge of the chair (Digby).

And when your kidneys have really given out on you (congenital kidney failure) and you’ve just had a wonderful 2 months released from the breeders yard and playing with other dogs and eating interesting food (which you brought up quite often because of your condition) before you leave us (Lady Sybil in her final ragdoll day, aged about 18 months)

She did get to see an echidna though.

Thanks kii. You prompted a bit of reminiscing there.

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Date: 7/05/2026 14:46:48
From: kii
ID: 2388406
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

New adventure today:
I want some headphones to use with all my whizzbang tech stuff. The old earbuds are so last century.

Son says try Sony. Or ask your forum people for help.

So far I have seen normal prices with features that are listed in random tech gobbledygook…blah blah blah. I set some preferences using features that I understood. Bluetooth, Ambient Sound, Smartphone Remote.

Three sets pop up….

$350, $39, then a set for $2,500

Faaaaark….

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Date: 7/05/2026 14:50:09
From: kii
ID: 2388407
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


kii said:

Well, hopefully I’ll see that beautiful silver tabby again today. I spotted the critter yesterday in the driveway. A lovely solid hunk of cat. Quite large and so far it’s immune to my kissy sounds and comforting words of reassurance. I’ve told them I love them, and that they are gorgeous.

Anyway, I woke up again. It’s cool and the noise of cockatoos was delightful.

Here’s a photo of Gracie Blue from my Facebook Memories today. She often rested her head again vertical surfaces like walls. Such a little weirdo.

Heavy brains, like all our Boxers. Sometimes your head is just so heavy with brains that you have to rest it against something or use someone elses shoulder to hold it up (Bruna). Or let it hang over the edge of the chair (Digby).

And when your kidneys have really given out on you (congenital kidney failure) and you’ve just had a wonderful 2 months released from the breeders yard and playing with other dogs and eating interesting food (which you brought up quite often because of your condition) before you leave us (Lady Sybil in her final ragdoll day, aged about 18 months)

She did get to see an echidna though.

Thanks kii. You prompted a bit of reminiscing there.

Wow…gorgeous memories. I had forgotten about Lady Sybil. I have numerous photos of Gracie Blue resting her head like this. She usually kept her eyes open to continue her surveillance of me. Always watching me.

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Date: 7/05/2026 14:53:05
From: Cymek
ID: 2388408
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


New adventure today:
I want some headphones to use with all my whizzbang tech stuff. The old earbuds are so last century.

Son says try Sony. Or ask your forum people for help.

So far I have seen normal prices with features that are listed in random tech gobbledygook…blah blah blah. I set some preferences using features that I understood. Bluetooth, Ambient Sound, Smartphone Remote.

Three sets pop up….

$350, $39, then a set for $2,500

Faaaaark….

https://au.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-4-wireless

I have a pair of these and they are extremely decent for the price.
Earbuds I have found for me get earwax inside them and stop working.

https://au.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-4-wireless

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Date: 7/05/2026 15:06:06
From: kii
ID: 2388409
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


kii said:

New adventure today:
I want some headphones to use with all my whizzbang tech stuff. The old earbuds are so last century.

Son says try Sony. Or ask your forum people for help.

So far I have seen normal prices with features that are listed in random tech gobbledygook…blah blah blah. I set some preferences using features that I understood. Bluetooth, Ambient Sound, Smartphone Remote.

Three sets pop up….

$350, $39, then a set for $2,500

Faaaaark….

https://au.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-4-wireless

I have a pair of these and they are extremely decent for the price.
Earbuds I have found for me get earwax inside them and stop working.

https://au.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-4-wireless

Thanks, Cymek. I’m looking at around $100 for a pair. Ear buds with cords get caught in my earrings. I once lost an earring wearing safety earmuffs, but it hadn’t fallen that far.

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Date: 7/05/2026 15:18:53
From: Cymek
ID: 2388410
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Cymek said:

kii said:

New adventure today:
I want some headphones to use with all my whizzbang tech stuff. The old earbuds are so last century.

Son says try Sony. Or ask your forum people for help.

So far I have seen normal prices with features that are listed in random tech gobbledygook…blah blah blah. I set some preferences using features that I understood. Bluetooth, Ambient Sound, Smartphone Remote.

Three sets pop up….

$350, $39, then a set for $2,500

Faaaaark….

https://au.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-4-wireless

I have a pair of these and they are extremely decent for the price.
Earbuds I have found for me get earwax inside them and stop working.

https://au.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-4-wireless

Thanks, Cymek. I’m looking at around $100 for a pair. Ear buds with cords get caught in my earrings. I once lost an earring wearing safety earmuffs, but it hadn’t fallen that far.

No problem

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Date: 7/05/2026 15:20:00
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388411
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


She did get to see an echidna though.


I like the way the pug is observing Sybil’s observance of the echidna.

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Date: 7/05/2026 15:25:50
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2388412
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


buffy said:

She did get to see an echidna though.


I like the way the pug is observing Sybil’s observance of the echidna.

With his tongue out like that he might be wondering if Echidna are good eatin’…

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Date: 7/05/2026 15:30:57
From: kii
ID: 2388413
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

One comment under this…“I don’t subscribe to any Murdoch papers so I can’t read the article. But could someone kindly tell me if the people pictured are the space engineers or the locals who are accused of ambushing them?
I’m a Cairns local and dying to know. Might have to pop into library and read the print version 😆🤣😬”

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Date: 7/05/2026 15:54:59
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2388414
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


One comment under this…“I don’t subscribe to any Murdoch papers so I can’t read the article. But could someone kindly tell me if the people pictured are the space engineers or the locals who are accused of ambushing them?
I’m a Cairns local and dying to know. Might have to pop into library and read the print version 😆🤣😬”


Guy in the middle looks like a cook in a meth lab…

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Date: 7/05/2026 15:56:28
From: buffy
ID: 2388415
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


Bubblecar said:

buffy said:

She did get to see an echidna though.


I like the way the pug is observing Sybil’s observance of the echidna.

With his tongue out like that he might be wondering if Echidna are good eatin’…

You know…there were three Boxers here at that time and each Boxer nosed up to the spines once and walked away. The Pug repeatedly nosed the spines, as if he didn’t really believe it had scratched last time he did it, a couple of seconds ago. So he is probably daring Lady Sybil to try again. Because he was silly enough to do it and she should too…

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Date: 7/05/2026 16:04:59
From: Michael V
ID: 2388417
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


kii said:

One comment under this…“I don’t subscribe to any Murdoch papers so I can’t read the article. But could someone kindly tell me if the people pictured are the space engineers or the locals who are accused of ambushing them?
I’m a Cairns local and dying to know. Might have to pop into library and read the print version 😆🤣😬”


Guy in the middle looks like a cook in a meth lab…

Sounds like they were behaving somewhat like cookers, too.

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Date: 7/05/2026 16:10:41
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2388419
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Witty Rejoinder said:

kii said:

One comment under this…“I don’t subscribe to any Murdoch papers so I can’t read the article. But could someone kindly tell me if the people pictured are the space engineers or the locals who are accused of ambushing them?
I’m a Cairns local and dying to know. Might have to pop into library and read the print version 😆🤣😬”


Guy in the middle looks like a cook in a meth lab…

Sounds like they were behaving somewhat like cookers, too.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-07/cape-york-peninsula-rocket-space-base-engineers-attack-sentence/106652366

Link

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Date: 7/05/2026 16:22:14
From: Woodie
ID: 2388422
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Bubblecar said:

BACK with some party pies and sausage rolls.

Unusual sight on the way home – a helicopter with a mysterious framework suspended far below it.

Hexagonal framework with a small white “tail” at one end. Very wide diameter frame, much bigger area than the helicopter but obviously quite lightweight.

In fact looking very much like this one.

Apparently it’s a “a geophysical device” loaded with sensors, that collects scientific data on groundwater and geology.


Put ya tinfoil hat on. It probably does brain scans as well.

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Date: 7/05/2026 16:25:48
From: Cymek
ID: 2388423
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


kii said:

One comment under this…“I don’t subscribe to any Murdoch papers so I can’t read the article. But could someone kindly tell me if the people pictured are the space engineers or the locals who are accused of ambushing them?
I’m a Cairns local and dying to know. Might have to pop into library and read the print version 😆🤣😬”


Guy in the middle looks like a cook in a meth lab…

He’s only in his mid 20’s as well

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Date: 7/05/2026 16:30:52
From: Cymek
ID: 2388426
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


Bubblecar said:

Bubblecar said:

BACK with some party pies and sausage rolls.

Unusual sight on the way home – a helicopter with a mysterious framework suspended far below it.

Hexagonal framework with a small white “tail” at one end. Very wide diameter frame, much bigger area than the helicopter but obviously quite lightweight.

In fact looking very much like this one.

Apparently it’s a “a geophysical device” loaded with sensors, that collects scientific data on groundwater and geology.


Put ya tinfoil hat on. It probably does brain scans as well.

Like a divining rod

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Date: 7/05/2026 17:05:54
From: ms spock
ID: 2388429
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Greetings Earthlings

Wearing pink and thinking of what colours we need to wear for Palestinian, Lebanese, Yemeni, Congolese and Sudanese children.

My next task is to empty the toilet cassette for the caravan.

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Date: 7/05/2026 17:08:22
From: ms spock
ID: 2388430
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Witty Rejoinder said:

Bubblecar said:

I like the way the pug is observing Sybil’s observance of the echidna.

With his tongue out like that he might be wondering if Echidna are good eatin’…

You know…there were three Boxers here at that time and each Boxer nosed up to the spines once and walked away. The Pug repeatedly nosed the spines, as if he didn’t really believe it had scratched last time he did it, a couple of seconds ago. So he is probably daring Lady Sybil to try again. Because he was silly enough to do it and she should too…

Hei Long is quite the character.

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Date: 7/05/2026 17:36:08
From: buffy
ID: 2388436
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I decided to check in with Cochrane about how the research is going on setting blood pressure targets. Because you all knew I would at some stage. Latest update is November 2022.

—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Authors’ conclusions

We found there is probably little to no difference in total mortality and cardiovascular mortality between people with hypertension and cardiovascular disease treated to a lower compared to a standard blood pressure target. There may also be little to no difference in serious adverse events or total cardiovascular events. This suggests that no net health benefit is derived from a lower systolic blood pressure target. We found very limited evidence on withdrawals due to adverse effects, which led to high uncertainty. At present, evidence is insufficient to justify lower blood pressure targets (135/85 mmHg or less) in people with hypertension and established cardiovascular disease. Several trials are still ongoing, which may provide an important input to this topic in the near future.

——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

All the details, and there are a lot of them, are here

But the thing that surprised me a lot was this: “We included seven RCTs that involved 9595 participants. Mean follow‐up was 3.7 years (range 1.0 to 4.7 years).” There were insufficient trials of good enough quality to cover more than 9595 subjects. It’s not very many in the scheme of thing.

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Date: 7/05/2026 17:39:08
From: Michael V
ID: 2388439
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:

Greetings Earthlings

Wearing pink and thinking of what colours we need to wear for Palestinian, Lebanese, Yemeni, Congolese and Sudanese children.

My next task is to empty the toilet cassette for the caravan.

TMI

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Date: 7/05/2026 17:40:33
From: Neophyte
ID: 2388440
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


ms spock said:

Greetings Earthlings

Wearing pink and thinking of what colours we need to wear for Palestinian, Lebanese, Yemeni, Congolese and Sudanese children.

My next task is to empty the toilet cassette for the caravan.

TMI

Is that a C-60 or C-90 cassette?

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Date: 7/05/2026 17:43:51
From: Michael V
ID: 2388443
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


I decided to check in with Cochrane about how the research is going on setting blood pressure targets. Because you all knew I would at some stage. Latest update is November 2022.

—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Authors’ conclusions

We found there is probably little to no difference in total mortality and cardiovascular mortality between people with hypertension and cardiovascular disease treated to a lower compared to a standard blood pressure target. There may also be little to no difference in serious adverse events or total cardiovascular events. This suggests that no net health benefit is derived from a lower systolic blood pressure target. We found very limited evidence on withdrawals due to adverse effects, which led to high uncertainty. At present, evidence is insufficient to justify lower blood pressure targets (135/85 mmHg or less) in people with hypertension and established cardiovascular disease. Several trials are still ongoing, which may provide an important input to this topic in the near future.

——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

All the details, and there are a lot of them, are here

But the thing that surprised me a lot was this: “We included seven RCTs that involved 9595 participants. Mean follow‐up was 3.7 years (range 1.0 to 4.7 years).” There were insufficient trials of good enough quality to cover more than 9595 subjects. It’s not very many in the scheme of thing.

So, what should be the target?

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Date: 7/05/2026 17:43:52
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2388444
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


Michael V said:

ms spock said:

Greetings Earthlings

Wearing pink and thinking of what colours we need to wear for Palestinian, Lebanese, Yemeni, Congolese and Sudanese children.

My next task is to empty the toilet cassette for the caravan.

TMI

Is that a C-60 or C-90 cassette?

Brian Eno: Ambient 1 & 2s, Music for toilets.

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Date: 7/05/2026 17:44:40
From: Michael V
ID: 2388445
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


Michael V said:

ms spock said:

Greetings Earthlings

Wearing pink and thinking of what colours we need to wear for Palestinian, Lebanese, Yemeni, Congolese and Sudanese children.

My next task is to empty the toilet cassette for the caravan.

TMI

Is that a C-60 or C-90 cassette?

Dunny can.

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Date: 7/05/2026 17:44:52
From: ms spock
ID: 2388446
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Well, hopefully I’ll see that beautiful silver tabby again today. I spotted the critter yesterday in the driveway. A lovely solid hunk of cat. Quite large and so far it’s immune to my kissy sounds and comforting words of reassurance. I’ve told them I love them, and that they are gorgeous.

Anyway, I woke up again. It’s cool and the noise of cockatoos was delightful.

Here’s a photo of Gracie Blue from my Facebook Memories today. She often rested her head again vertical surfaces like walls. Such a little weirdo.

Awwwwww Gracie Blue

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Date: 7/05/2026 17:48:26
From: furious
ID: 2388447
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


Neophyte said:

Michael V said:

TMI

Is that a C-60 or C-90 cassette?

Brian Eno: Ambient 1 & 2s, Music for toilets.

TDK does amazing things to my cistern…

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Date: 7/05/2026 17:48:35
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388448
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I want to submit this ad to Gruen.

https://youtu.be/cTp5Ra8bPho

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Date: 7/05/2026 17:49:10
From: Cymek
ID: 2388449
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

furious said:


Bogsnorkler said:

Neophyte said:

Is that a C-60 or C-90 cassette?

Brian Eno: Ambient 1 & 2s, Music for toilets.

TDK does amazing things to my cistern…

I remember that ad

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Date: 7/05/2026 17:55:31
From: kii
ID: 2388451
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


Michael V said:

ms spock said:

Greetings Earthlings

Wearing pink and thinking of what colours we need to wear for Palestinian, Lebanese, Yemeni, Congolese and Sudanese children.

My next task is to empty the toilet cassette for the caravan.

TMI

Is that a C-60 or C-90 cassette?

😆😹

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Date: 7/05/2026 18:01:38
From: kii
ID: 2388452
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

furious said:


Bogsnorkler said:

Neophyte said:

Is that a C-60 or C-90 cassette?

Brian Eno: Ambient 1 & 2s, Music for toilets.

TDK does amazing things to my cistern…

🤣

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Date: 7/05/2026 18:15:53
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388453
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Coles truck is here. Too dark out there to read the name.

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Date: 7/05/2026 18:16:49
From: ms spock
ID: 2388454
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


kii said:

Well, hopefully I’ll see that beautiful silver tabby again today. I spotted the critter yesterday in the driveway. A lovely solid hunk of cat. Quite large and so far it’s immune to my kissy sounds and comforting words of reassurance. I’ve told them I love them, and that they are gorgeous.

Anyway, I woke up again. It’s cool and the noise of cockatoos was delightful.

Here’s a photo of Gracie Blue from my Facebook Memories today. She often rested her head again vertical surfaces like walls. Such a little weirdo.

Heavy brains, like all our Boxers. Sometimes your head is just so heavy with brains that you have to rest it against something or use someone elses shoulder to hold it up (Bruna). Or let it hang over the edge of the chair (Digby).

And when your kidneys have really given out on you (congenital kidney failure) and you’ve just had a wonderful 2 months released from the breeders yard and playing with other dogs and eating interesting food (which you brought up quite often because of your condition) before you leave us (Lady Sybil in her final ragdoll day, aged about 18 months)

She did get to see an echidna though.

Thanks kii. You prompted a bit of reminiscing there.

Awwwwwww!

Bruna around mr buffy’s neck.

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Date: 7/05/2026 18:20:58
From: ms spock
ID: 2388456
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


Michael V said:

ms spock said:

Greetings Earthlings

Wearing pink and thinking of what colours we need to wear for Palestinian, Lebanese, Yemeni, Congolese and Sudanese children.

My next task is to empty the toilet cassette for the caravan.

TMI

Is that a C-60 or C-90 cassette?

:)

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Date: 7/05/2026 18:24:01
From: buffy
ID: 2388458
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


buffy said:

I decided to check in with Cochrane about how the research is going on setting blood pressure targets. Because you all knew I would at some stage. Latest update is November 2022.

—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Authors’ conclusions

We found there is probably little to no difference in total mortality and cardiovascular mortality between people with hypertension and cardiovascular disease treated to a lower compared to a standard blood pressure target. There may also be little to no difference in serious adverse events or total cardiovascular events. This suggests that no net health benefit is derived from a lower systolic blood pressure target. We found very limited evidence on withdrawals due to adverse effects, which led to high uncertainty. At present, evidence is insufficient to justify lower blood pressure targets (135/85 mmHg or less) in people with hypertension and established cardiovascular disease. Several trials are still ongoing, which may provide an important input to this topic in the near future.

——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

All the details, and there are a lot of them, are here

But the thing that surprised me a lot was this: “We included seven RCTs that involved 9595 participants. Mean follow‐up was 3.7 years (range 1.0 to 4.7 years).” There were insufficient trials of good enough quality to cover more than 9595 subjects. It’s not very many in the scheme of thing.

So, what should be the target?

You are a special case with your aortic aneurysm. You have to be individually assessed. But in general they found no real difference between setting 140 to 135 for systolic.

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Date: 7/05/2026 18:29:42
From: Michael V
ID: 2388459
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


I want to submit this ad to Gruen.

https://youtu.be/cTp5Ra8bPho

WTAF?

Plenty of material to work with there.

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Date: 7/05/2026 18:35:22
From: Michael V
ID: 2388462
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Michael V said:

buffy said:

I decided to check in with Cochrane about how the research is going on setting blood pressure targets. Because you all knew I would at some stage. Latest update is November 2022.

—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Authors’ conclusions

We found there is probably little to no difference in total mortality and cardiovascular mortality between people with hypertension and cardiovascular disease treated to a lower compared to a standard blood pressure target. There may also be little to no difference in serious adverse events or total cardiovascular events. This suggests that no net health benefit is derived from a lower systolic blood pressure target. We found very limited evidence on withdrawals due to adverse effects, which led to high uncertainty. At present, evidence is insufficient to justify lower blood pressure targets (135/85 mmHg or less) in people with hypertension and established cardiovascular disease. Several trials are still ongoing, which may provide an important input to this topic in the near future.

——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

All the details, and there are a lot of them, are here

But the thing that surprised me a lot was this: “We included seven RCTs that involved 9595 participants. Mean follow‐up was 3.7 years (range 1.0 to 4.7 years).” There were insufficient trials of good enough quality to cover more than 9595 subjects. It’s not very many in the scheme of thing.

So, what should be the target?

You are a special case with your aortic aneurysm. You have to be individually assessed. But in general they found no real difference between setting 140 to 135 for systolic.

Thanks.

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Date: 7/05/2026 18:37:23
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388463
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Tiniest Coles delivery person I’ve ever seen. Should have contacted Guinness Records.

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Date: 7/05/2026 18:50:02
From: ms spock
ID: 2388470
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


ms spock said:

Cymek said:

He did himself a favour by pleading guilty.
Usually get a 1/3 sentence reduction if you are looking at imprisonment

But the real child rape problems happen in our Australian homes. It’s 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 4 boys who are raped by their fathers, uncles, close male relatives or family friends. That’s where the real outrage needs to be going. That’s where the real focus needs to be.

Child rape exploitation materials are abhorrent but they aren’t the crux of the matter. Pretending to be tough on it creates an illusion that child rape is not a part of Australian society.

child exploitation material includes depictions of children being sexually assaulted. It also may include filmed footage of children being sexually assaulted. Australia is one of the highest consumers of child exploitation material that is created in countries of low socio economic status, where the buyer often controls the material being created.

It’s terrible. Especially for those who were raped as children and had it filmed. There’s no way to get that filmed material erased from the Internet.

The majority of child rapes are not filmed though. That child rape does need addressing in a much more focussed manner.

I would never have thought it would still be such a low priority as it was when I started getting involved.

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Date: 7/05/2026 18:50:51
From: Woodie
ID: 2388471
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


Michael V said:

ms spock said:

Greetings Earthlings

Wearing pink and thinking of what colours we need to wear for Palestinian, Lebanese, Yemeni, Congolese and Sudanese children.

My next task is to empty the toilet cassette for the caravan.

TMI

Is that a C-60 or C-90 cassette?

I hope it’s not a C-120 cassette. Those things jam up the cassette and whatever you put them in.

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Date: 7/05/2026 18:52:55
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388472
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Tiniest Coles delivery person I’ve ever seen. Should have contacted Guinness Records.

No duplicates or unordered items. In fact it’s been a while since there were any freebies, they must have cracked down on that.

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Date: 7/05/2026 18:54:21
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388473
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


Neophyte said:

Michael V said:

TMI

Is that a C-60 or C-90 cassette?

I hope it’s not a C-120 cassette. Those things jam up the cassette and whatever you put them in.

Casette players chewing up the tape, I remember many tape nightmares. Ditto with VCRs.

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Date: 7/05/2026 18:54:46
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388474
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Bubblecar said:

Tiniest Coles delivery person I’ve ever seen. Should have contacted Guinness Records.

No duplicates or unordered items. In fact it’s been a while since there were any freebies, they must have cracked down on that.

Gotta keep the shareholders happy

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Date: 7/05/2026 19:04:41
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388476
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Interesting how uni informed me of the Canvas cyberattack days before the media did, which was two days before the DoE.

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Date: 7/05/2026 19:38:38
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2388478
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 7/05/2026 19:50:04
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388480
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:



I bet he’ll claim that pic is AI.

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Date: 7/05/2026 19:57:24
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2388481
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 7/05/2026 20:03:15
From: Arts
ID: 2388482
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Arts said:

ms spock said:

But the real child rape problems happen in our Australian homes. It’s 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 4 boys who are raped by their fathers, uncles, close male relatives or family friends. That’s where the real outrage needs to be going. That’s where the real focus needs to be.

Child rape exploitation materials are abhorrent but they aren’t the crux of the matter. Pretending to be tough on it creates an illusion that child rape is not a part of Australian society.

child exploitation material includes depictions of children being sexually assaulted. It also may include filmed footage of children being sexually assaulted. Australia is one of the highest consumers of child exploitation material that is created in countries of low socio economic status, where the buyer often controls the material being created.

It’s terrible. Especially for those who were raped as children and had it filmed. There’s no way to get that filmed material erased from the Internet.

The majority of child rapes are not filmed though. That child rape does need addressing in a much more focussed manner.

I would never have thought it would still be such a low priority as it was when I started getting involved.

What is your involvement in this area?

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Date: 7/05/2026 20:17:08
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388484
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:



What’s that when it’s at home?

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Date: 7/05/2026 20:26:30
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2388485
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 7/05/2026 20:33:45
From: Woodie
ID: 2388486
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:



Signed: Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells.

The phrase “Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells” is a generic name used in the United Kingdom for a person with strongly conservative political views who writes letters to newspapers or the BBC in moral outrage. Disgusted is the pseudonym of the supposed letter writer, who is a resident of the stereotypically middle-class town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, in southeast England.

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Date: 7/05/2026 20:35:49
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2388487
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


Spiny Norman said:


Signed: Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells.

The phrase “Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells” is a generic name used in the United Kingdom for a person with strongly conservative political views who writes letters to newspapers or the BBC in moral outrage. Disgusted is the pseudonym of the supposed letter writer, who is a resident of the stereotypically middle-class town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, in southeast England.

Not to be confused with “Slightly Annoyed of Berwick on Tweed”.

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Date: 7/05/2026 20:37:16
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388488
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Bogsnorkler said:


What’s that when it’s at home?

Livestream of Spocky emptying the toilet cassette

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Date: 7/05/2026 20:46:07
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388491
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Reading The Beckoning Fair One by Oliver Onions, a long, classic ghost story from his fine anthology Widdershins of 1911.

Here’s Mr Onions himself, 1915.

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Date: 7/05/2026 20:47:06
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2388492
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Bogsnorkler said:


What’s that when it’s at home?

Îla Aux Cochons – Southern Indian Ocean

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Date: 7/05/2026 20:49:59
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388493
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


Bubblecar said:

Bogsnorkler said:


What’s that when it’s at home?

Îla Aux Cochons – Southern Indian Ocean

Ah. Here’s a wider view of the island.

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Date: 7/05/2026 21:05:40
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388496
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Bubblecar said:

Bogsnorkler said:


What’s that when it’s at home?

Livestream of Spocky emptying the toilet cassette

:)

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Date: 7/05/2026 21:33:37
From: Ian
ID: 2388502
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Bogsnorkler said:


What’s that when it’s at home?

Pigs In Space!

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Date: 7/05/2026 23:26:45
From: Kingy
ID: 2388507
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Evenin’ all.

Just home from work and fire training.

I’m going outside to watch the lightning, and then I’ll be back.

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Date: 7/05/2026 23:45:32
From: dv
ID: 2388508
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I worked in Tunbridge Wells for a bit.

The pub had a picture of Tom Baker and David Gower on the wall, apparently one-time locals.

Enjoyed marching about the Weald, I did.

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Date: 8/05/2026 00:43:25
From: Kingy
ID: 2388511
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

David Attenborough will be 100 years old tomorrow.

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Date: 8/05/2026 03:45:06
From: Neophyte
ID: 2388521
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


I worked in Tunbridge Wells for a bit.

The pub had a picture of Tom Baker and David Gower on the wall, apparently one-time locals.

Enjoyed marching about the Weald, I did.

If you were a Status Quo fan, you’d have been Rockin’ All Over The Weald.

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Date: 8/05/2026 06:00:52
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388523
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Tad chilly for these parts this morning, 11 degrees “feels like” 8. Top of 21.

It’s our wedding anniversary today. Together for 18 years, married for 5. Can’t rush these things 😂

Last day at the Mother’s Day stall, ever. It won’t be as exhausting as the past two days so I hope to rest my ankle which is quite sore.

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Date: 8/05/2026 06:16:04
From: Michael V
ID: 2388525
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Tad chilly for these parts this morning, 11 degrees “feels like” 8. Top of 21.

It’s our wedding anniversary today. Together for 18 years, married for 5. Can’t rush these things 😂

Last day at the Mother’s Day stall, ever. It won’t be as exhausting as the past two days so I hope to rest my ankle which is quite sore.

Congratulations!

:)

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Date: 8/05/2026 06:23:58
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388526
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Divine Angel said:

Tad chilly for these parts this morning, 11 degrees “feels like” 8. Top of 21.

It’s our wedding anniversary today. Together for 18 years, married for 5. Can’t rush these things 😂

Last day at the Mother’s Day stall, ever. It won’t be as exhausting as the past two days so I hope to rest my ankle which is quite sore.

Congratulations!

:)

Thank you, hurting myself is quite a skill.

;)

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Date: 8/05/2026 06:25:09
From: Michael V
ID: 2388527
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning everybody.

Currently cold, calm and almost cloudless. Looks gorgeous out there. Feels a bit chilly.

Might try to get a walk on the beach before the day heats up too much.

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Date: 8/05/2026 07:38:57
From: ms spock
ID: 2388531
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:



Greetings Earthlings

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Date: 8/05/2026 07:54:11
From: Michael V
ID: 2388532
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Michael V said:

Divine Angel said:

Tad chilly for these parts this morning, 11 degrees “feels like” 8. Top of 21.

It’s our wedding anniversary today. Together for 18 years, married for 5. Can’t rush these things 😂

Last day at the Mother’s Day stall, ever. It won’t be as exhausting as the past two days so I hope to rest my ankle which is quite sore.

Congratulations!

:)

Thank you, hurting myself is quite a skill.

;)

I was congratulating you on the 18/5 wedding anniversary.

I have a sore elbow. Dunno what I did to hurt it, but it’s somewhat betterer than yesterday. Cooking the planned dinner was out of the question and Mrs V kindly offered to do something with the bacon I had unfrozen.

Now you’ve started me off, I could tell you about the opposite shoulder and then there is the… Nope. Mustn’t grumble (as my maternal grandmother used to say when asked “How are you going?”).

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Date: 8/05/2026 07:58:27
From: Michael V
ID: 2388533
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Good morning everybody.

Currently cold, calm and almost cloudless. Looks gorgeous out there. Feels a bit chilly.

Might try to get a walk on the beach before the day heats up too much.

It was absolutely gorgeous (but quite chilly) down at the beach. We walked towards Inskip (north-west) for about 25 minutes, before returning.

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Date: 8/05/2026 08:15:56
From: buffy
ID: 2388535
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 8 degrees at the back door, overcast and intermittently drizzly. We are forecast 14 degrees with showers.

I’ll light the woodheater and then do some more iNaturalist identifications. Maybe I will put together the windcheater that I cut out yesterday.

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Date: 8/05/2026 08:17:34
From: buffy
ID: 2388536
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Oh, and I see there is a FungiMap newsletter in my emails. I’ll have a look at that later too.

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Date: 8/05/2026 08:18:09
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388537
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Divine Angel said:

Michael V said:

Congratulations!

:)

Thank you, hurting myself is quite a skill.

;)

I was congratulating you on the 18/5 wedding anniversary.

I have a sore elbow. Dunno what I did to hurt it, but it’s somewhat betterer than yesterday. Cooking the planned dinner was out of the question and Mrs V kindly offered to do something with the bacon I had unfrozen.

Now you’ve started me off, I could tell you about the opposite shoulder and then there is the… Nope. Mustn’t grumble (as my maternal grandmother used to say when asked “How are you going?”).

How are we supposed to diagnose you if you don’t tell us your ailments?

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Date: 8/05/2026 09:00:57
From: ms spock
ID: 2388540
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Bogsnorkler said:


Greetings Earthlings

:)

Beautiful!

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Date: 8/05/2026 09:03:04
From: ms spock
ID: 2388542
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Bubblecar said:

Bogsnorkler said:


What’s that when it’s at home?

Livestream of Spocky emptying the toilet cassette

LOL 😂😂😂

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Date: 8/05/2026 09:12:31
From: ms spock
ID: 2388549
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Michael V said:

Good morning everybody.

Currently cold, calm and almost cloudless. Looks gorgeous out there. Feels a bit chilly.

Might try to get a walk on the beach before the day heats up too much.

It was absolutely gorgeous (but quite chilly) down at the beach. We walked towards Inskip (north-west) for about 25 minutes, before returning.

That’s 😍

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Date: 8/05/2026 09:16:24
From: ms spock
ID: 2388550
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


It’s our wedding anniversary today. Together for 18 years, married for 5.

😍😍😍

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Date: 8/05/2026 09:19:09
From: ms spock
ID: 2388551
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Bogsnorkler said:

Bubblecar said:

What’s that when it’s at home?

Îla Aux Cochons – Southern Indian Ocean

Ah. Here’s a wider view of the island.

I thought it was the surface of some planet.

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Date: 8/05/2026 09:29:04
From: Michael V
ID: 2388556
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Michael V said:

Divine Angel said:

Thank you, hurting myself is quite a skill.

;)

I was congratulating you on the 18/5 wedding anniversary.

I have a sore elbow. Dunno what I did to hurt it, but it’s somewhat betterer than yesterday. Cooking the planned dinner was out of the question and Mrs V kindly offered to do something with the bacon I had unfrozen.

Now you’ve started me off, I could tell you about the opposite shoulder and then there is the… Nope. Mustn’t grumble (as my maternal grandmother used to say when asked “How are you going?”).

How are we supposed to diagnose you if you don’t tell us your ailments?

There is that.

:)

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Date: 8/05/2026 09:33:05
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2388559
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Bubblecar said:

Bogsnorkler said:

Îla Aux Cochons – Southern Indian Ocean

Ah. Here’s a wider view of the island.

I thought it was the surface of some planet.

It is the surface of a planet.

(But I know what you meant, and me too :))

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Date: 8/05/2026 09:34:53
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2388560
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


ms spock said:

Bubblecar said:

Ah. Here’s a wider view of the island.

I thought it was the surface of some planet.

It is the surface of a planet.

(But I know what you meant, and me too :))

it is why I posted it. it looked so otherworldly.

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Date: 8/05/2026 09:44:06
From: Michael V
ID: 2388564
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

We just (9:15 am) had three house-rattlers, so I looked up Australian Earthquakes and see there have been 14 earthquakes in Australia in the last week.

The house-rattles weren’t caused by a truck driving up the street, and there is no earthquake reported yet, so I suppose it was the military live-firing shells at the training ground. Bit unusual for the military though. Three isolated explosions is unusual, but is suppose it is possible. Might check again in another half hour.

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Date: 8/05/2026 09:47:58
From: ms spock
ID: 2388568
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


ms spock said:

Bubblecar said:

Ah. Here’s a wider view of the island.

I thought it was the surface of some planet.

It is the surface of a planet.

(But I know what you meant, and me too :))

:)))

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Date: 8/05/2026 09:51:44
From: ms spock
ID: 2388569
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

ms spock said:

I thought it was the surface of some planet.

It is the surface of a planet.

(But I know what you meant, and me too :))

it is why I posted it. it looked so otherworldly.

You got me.

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Date: 8/05/2026 09:53:25
From: Cymek
ID: 2388571
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Hello

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Date: 8/05/2026 09:56:19
From: ms spock
ID: 2388574
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


Hello

Hello Cymek! 🖖🏽🖖🏽🖖🏽

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Date: 8/05/2026 10:00:15
From: Cymek
ID: 2388575
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

A glasses question if buffy is around.

I do need an eye test so may require new lenses anyway

Anyway, would micro scratches in the lenses of my current glasses have any affect on my vision.

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Date: 8/05/2026 10:04:48
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388576
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


A glasses question if buffy is around.

I do need an eye test so may require new lenses anyway

Anyway, would micro scratches in the lenses of my current glasses have any affect on my vision.

It might if you have astigmatism. If my right glasses lens is scratched it affects what I see.

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Date: 8/05/2026 10:08:54
From: buffy
ID: 2388579
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Weekly news quiz

4/10.

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Date: 8/05/2026 10:09:51
From: buffy
ID: 2388580
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


A glasses question if buffy is around.

I do need an eye test so may require new lenses anyway

Anyway, would micro scratches in the lenses of my current glasses have any affect on my vision.

Yes, they scatter light. The effect ranges from irritating to “does anyone else think it’s a bit smoky/foggy in here?”

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Date: 8/05/2026 10:15:21
From: Cymek
ID: 2388582
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Cymek said:

A glasses question if buffy is around.

I do need an eye test so may require new lenses anyway

Anyway, would micro scratches in the lenses of my current glasses have any affect on my vision.

Yes, they scatter light. The effect ranges from irritating to “does anyone else think it’s a bit smoky/foggy in here?”

Ok thanks
I should make that eye test then and get them checked

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Date: 8/05/2026 10:38:35
From: buffy
ID: 2388592
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I think I will go to the bakery for a mocha. And probably a cake.

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Date: 8/05/2026 11:55:20
From: Woodie
ID: 2388609
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


I think I will go to the bakery for a mocha. And probably a cake.

I’m having a muga-chino and a slice of raspberry and lychee cheese cake.

(Benny Boy has a bowl of water)

Gotta hang around in town til the car gets fixed.

So it’s de dum Dee dum Dee dum for a few hours.

SHUDDUP BENNY BOY AND STOP YA WHINGIN’ OR I’LL REALLY GIVE YA SUMFIN TA WHINGE ABOUT!!!!!

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Date: 8/05/2026 12:02:07
From: kii
ID: 2388615
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Apparently I’m awake, again.

Earlier, when I was half awake, I could hear muffled male voices in the kitchen, through 2 closed doors. I thought that my daughter-in-law (A) had left for work already (she has different start times on different days). So, I was a bit worried that some men were in the house. Sometimes the estate agent gives keys to contractors to let themselves in to do quotes etc (some floating floorboards in the dining room/sun room are losing the plot). The agents know that I am here, and that I rarely leave the house.

Bit of a panic ensues.

I stood in the hallway and realised that the people were speaking in Korean…maybe there were visitors…? Then it dawned on me, A was still home and she was listening to the news as she got ready for work.

It’s really nice to hear another language in the house. Son#2 has learnt some Korean.

Anyway…

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Date: 8/05/2026 12:09:43
From: Woodie
ID: 2388621
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Might take Beñy Boy for a walk round the block.

Then come back for a bit of lunch at this nice little cafe/beer garden.

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Date: 8/05/2026 12:13:13
From: Michael V
ID: 2388624
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


buffy said:

I think I will go to the bakery for a mocha. And probably a cake.

I’m having a muga-chino and a slice of raspberry and lychee cheese cake.

(Benny Boy has a bowl of water)

Gotta hang around in town til the car gets fixed.

So it’s de dum Dee dum Dee dum for a few hours.

SHUDDUP BENNY BOY AND STOP YA WHINGIN’ OR I’LL REALLY GIVE YA SUMFIN TA WHINGE ABOUT!!!!!

What’s wrong with The Golden Girl?

Say hello to Benny Boy from me.

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Date: 8/05/2026 12:17:56
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388629
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Pretty quiet in the stall today, it’s really just for kids who forgot their money or weren’t here on the other days. Me and another lady are sorting out stuff leftover from years gone by and what we can and can’t sell vs give away.

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Date: 8/05/2026 12:23:07
From: Michael V
ID: 2388633
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Pretty quiet in the stall today, it’s really just for kids who forgot their money or weren’t here on the other days. Me and another lady are sorting out stuff leftover from years gone by and what we can and can’t sell vs give away.

Onya.

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Date: 8/05/2026 12:30:09
From: buffy
ID: 2388638
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Went to the bakery, drank hot chocolate, et a matchstick. Chatted with some old neighbours for an hour or so. I suppose now it’s lunchtime.

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Date: 8/05/2026 14:12:13
From: party_pants
ID: 2388674
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ABC News Quiz

5/10 this week.

Pretty poor effort considering 2 of those 5 were lucky guesses.

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Date: 8/05/2026 14:19:24
From: roughbarked
ID: 2388676
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


ABC News Quiz

5/10 this week.

Pretty poor effort considering 2 of those 5 were lucky guesses.

6/10.

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Date: 8/05/2026 14:21:01
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388677
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’d like to announce that Adam Lambert’s new song is available now. I was going to suggest it to the school disco tonight but having listened to it, it has sweary words in it.

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Date: 8/05/2026 14:23:17
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2388679
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


I’d like to announce that Adam Lambert’s new song is available now. I was going to suggest it to the school disco tonight but having listened to it, it has sweary words in it.

Had Mini Me got a disco or is this the school you work at?

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Date: 8/05/2026 14:38:32
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388682
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Dark old day this end.

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Date: 8/05/2026 14:41:30
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388683
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


I’d like to announce that Adam Lambert’s new song is available now. I was going to suggest it to the school disco tonight but having listened to it, it has sweary words in it.

Didn’t get songs with sweary words when Johnny Farnham was King of Pop.

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Date: 8/05/2026 14:41:54
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2388684
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Richard Dawkins seems to have become besotted with a LLM:

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/may/05/richard-dawkins-ai-consciousness-anthropic-claude-openai-chatgpt

https://theconversation.com/is-richard-dawkins-right-about-claude-no-but-its-not-surprising-ai-chatbots-feel-conscious-to-us-282151

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-07/richard-dawkins-ai-consciousness-algorithms-social-media/106649050

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Date: 8/05/2026 14:44:39
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388685
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


Richard Dawkins seems to have become besotted with a LLM:

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/may/05/richard-dawkins-ai-consciousness-anthropic-claude-openai-chatgpt

https://theconversation.com/is-richard-dawkins-right-about-claude-no-but-its-not-surprising-ai-chatbots-feel-conscious-to-us-282151

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-07/richard-dawkins-ai-consciousness-algorithms-social-media/106649050

Damn.

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Date: 8/05/2026 14:45:30
From: roughbarked
ID: 2388686
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Dark old day this end.

We are at our projected Max of 17 deg.
Competely overcast, feels like 12.5 deg.

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Date: 8/05/2026 14:45:56
From: roughbarked
ID: 2388687
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Divine Angel said:

I’d like to announce that Adam Lambert’s new song is available now. I was going to suggest it to the school disco tonight but having listened to it, it has sweary words in it.

Didn’t get songs with sweary words when Johnny Farnham was King of Pop.


or Jamie Redfern.

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Date: 8/05/2026 14:50:26
From: Woodie
ID: 2388689
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Woodie said:

buffy said:

I think I will go to the bakery for a mocha. And probably a cake.

I’m having a muga-chino and a slice of raspberry and lychee cheese cake.

(Benny Boy has a bowl of water)

Gotta hang around in town til the car gets fixed.

So it’s de dum Dee dum Dee dum for a few hours.

SHUDDUP BENNY BOY AND STOP YA WHINGIN’ OR I’LL REALLY GIVE YA SUMFIN TA WHINGE ABOUT!!!!!

What’s wrong with The Golden Girl?

Say hello to Benny Boy from me.

Benny Boy gives licks back

He’s had a long and vigourous day of new “sniffs” around town, so he’s plum tuckered out and decided to have a nooze.

Mr Car Fixit Man told me it was fixed and go pick it up The Golden GIrl.

I mucked with it for a few minutes and it did it again. So back to the Doggie Welcome Cafe for a muga-chino and E & B roll (toasted)

The Golden Girl keeps getting stuck in “park”.

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Date: 8/05/2026 14:53:08
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388690
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


Michael V said:

Woodie said:

I’m having a muga-chino and a slice of raspberry and lychee cheese cake.

(Benny Boy has a bowl of water)

Gotta hang around in town til the car gets fixed.

So it’s de dum Dee dum Dee dum for a few hours.

SHUDDUP BENNY BOY AND STOP YA WHINGIN’ OR I’LL REALLY GIVE YA SUMFIN TA WHINGE ABOUT!!!!!

What’s wrong with The Golden Girl?

Say hello to Benny Boy from me.

Benny Boy gives licks back

He’s had a long and vigourous day of new “sniffs” around town, so he’s plum tuckered out and decided to have a nooze.

Mr Car Fixit Man told me it was fixed and go pick it up The Golden GIrl.

I mucked with it for a few minutes and it did it again. So back to the Doggie Welcome Cafe for a muga-chino and E & B roll (toasted)

The Golden Girl keeps getting stuck in “park”.

Mr Car Make-it-Worse Man more like.

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Date: 8/05/2026 14:55:36
From: btm
ID: 2388692
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I asked ChatGPT for the meaning of life, but it said it’d have to build an even larger LM.

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Date: 8/05/2026 14:59:19
From: Woodie
ID: 2388694
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Woodie said:

Michael V said:

What’s wrong with The Golden Girl?

Say hello to Benny Boy from me.

Benny Boy gives licks back

He’s had a long and vigourous day of new “sniffs” around town, so he’s plum tuckered out and decided to have a nooze.

Mr Car Fixit Man told me it was fixed and go pick it up The Golden GIrl.

I mucked with it for a few minutes and it did it again. So back to the Doggie Welcome Cafe for a muga-chino and E & B roll (toasted)

The Golden Girl keeps getting stuck in “park”.

Mr Car Make-it-Worse Man more like.


He was starting to pull the whole middle console out when I left.

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Date: 8/05/2026 15:15:30
From: Ian
ID: 2388695
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Woodie said:

Michael V said:

What’s wrong with The Golden Girl?

Say hello to Benny Boy from me.

Benny Boy gives licks back

He’s had a long and vigourous day of new “sniffs” around town, so he’s plum tuckered out and decided to have a nooze.

Mr Car Fixit Man told me it was fixed and go pick it up The Golden GIrl.

I mucked with it for a few minutes and it did it again. So back to the Doggie Welcome Cafe for a muga-chino and E & B roll (toasted)

The Golden Girl keeps getting stuck in “park”.

Mr Car Make-it-Worse Man more like.

Could be worserer. I lost the chuck key from my middlest drill :/

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Date: 8/05/2026 15:18:50
From: dv
ID: 2388697
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-08/weekly-news-quiz-may-8/106648554

5 / 10

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Date: 8/05/2026 15:20:50
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388699
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Ian said:


Bubblecar said:

Woodie said:

Benny Boy gives licks back

He’s had a long and vigourous day of new “sniffs” around town, so he’s plum tuckered out and decided to have a nooze.

Mr Car Fixit Man told me it was fixed and go pick it up The Golden GIrl.

I mucked with it for a few minutes and it did it again. So back to the Doggie Welcome Cafe for a muga-chino and E & B roll (toasted)

The Golden Girl keeps getting stuck in “park”.

Mr Car Make-it-Worse Man more like.

Could be worserer. I lost the chuck key from my middlest drill :/

Will one of these help?

https://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-4-in-1-drill-chuck-key_p6330241

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Date: 8/05/2026 15:24:08
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2388701
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

btm said:


I asked ChatGPT for the meaning of life, but it said it’d have to build an even larger LM.

How strange.

Surely it must know the answer.

The LLLM is only required if we want to know the actual question.

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Date: 8/05/2026 15:30:00
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2388703
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-08/weekly-news-quiz-may-8/106648554

5 / 10

8/10 a few educated guesses.

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Date: 8/05/2026 15:32:26
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2388704
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Ian said:


Bubblecar said:

Woodie said:

Benny Boy gives licks back

He’s had a long and vigourous day of new “sniffs” around town, so he’s plum tuckered out and decided to have a nooze.

Mr Car Fixit Man told me it was fixed and go pick it up The Golden GIrl.

I mucked with it for a few minutes and it did it again. So back to the Doggie Welcome Cafe for a muga-chino and E & B roll (toasted)

The Golden Girl keeps getting stuck in “park”.

Mr Car Make-it-Worse Man more like.

Could be worserer. I lost the chuck key from my middlest drill :/

here you go

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Date: 8/05/2026 15:38:08
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2388709
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


btm said:

I asked ChatGPT for the meaning of life, but it said it’d have to build an even larger LM.

How strange.

Surely it must know the answer.

The LLLM is only required if we want to know the actual question.

the meaning of life is to crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women!

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Date: 8/05/2026 15:39:20
From: kii
ID: 2388710
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

My toes are cold and I’m too lazy to put socks on.
Next week I get my old lady paraphernalia. Sheep skin slippers, a cosy black fluffy dressing gown and a proper blankie for naps. Also my headphones.

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Date: 8/05/2026 15:44:45
From: Ian
ID: 2388712
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Ian said:

Bubblecar said:

Mr Car Make-it-Worse Man more like.

Could be worserer. I lost the chuck key from my middlest drill :/

Will one of these help?

https://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-4-in-1-drill-chuck-key_p6330241

It’s possible but there are more sizes than 4

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Date: 8/05/2026 15:47:33
From: Cymek
ID: 2388715
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

btm said:

I asked ChatGPT for the meaning of life, but it said it’d have to build an even larger LM.

How strange.

Surely it must know the answer.

The LLLM is only required if we want to know the actual question.

the meaning of life is to crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women!

Wise Conan

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Date: 8/05/2026 16:16:55
From: Michael V
ID: 2388729
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


Michael V said:

Woodie said:

I’m having a muga-chino and a slice of raspberry and lychee cheese cake.

(Benny Boy has a bowl of water)

Gotta hang around in town til the car gets fixed.

So it’s de dum Dee dum Dee dum for a few hours.

SHUDDUP BENNY BOY AND STOP YA WHINGIN’ OR I’LL REALLY GIVE YA SUMFIN TA WHINGE ABOUT!!!!!

What’s wrong with The Golden Girl?

Say hello to Benny Boy from me.

Benny Boy gives licks back

He’s had a long and vigourous day of new “sniffs” around town, so he’s plum tuckered out and decided to have a nooze.

Mr Car Fixit Man told me it was fixed and go pick it up The Golden GIrl.

I mucked with it for a few minutes and it did it again. So back to the Doggie Welcome Cafe for a muga-chino and E & B roll (toasted)

The Golden Girl keeps getting stuck in “park”.

Bloody!

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Date: 8/05/2026 16:17:43
From: Michael V
ID: 2388730
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

btm said:


I asked ChatGPT for the meaning of life, but it said it’d have to build an even larger LM.

True?

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Date: 8/05/2026 16:18:08
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2388731
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

btm said:

I asked ChatGPT for the meaning of life, but it said it’d have to build an even larger LM.

How strange.

Surely it must know the answer.

The LLLM is only required if we want to know the actual question.

the meaning of life is to crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women!

The 跟爱 is correct.

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Date: 8/05/2026 16:22:09
From: btm
ID: 2388735
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


btm said:

I asked ChatGPT for the meaning of life, but it said it’d have to build an even larger LM.

True?

Of course not :) It’s a Hitch-Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ref.

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Date: 8/05/2026 16:23:27
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2388737
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


btm said:

I asked ChatGPT for the meaning of life, but it said it’d have to build an even larger LM.

True?

they do like to joke around so we understand that the 跟爱 was just being honest: the meaning of life is to live, id est the meaning of life is more life, and hence from a 跟爱 point of view it’s

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Date: 8/05/2026 16:29:43
From: Michael V
ID: 2388740
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

btm said:


Michael V said:

btm said:

I asked ChatGPT for the meaning of life, but it said it’d have to build an even larger LM.

True?

Of course not :) It’s a Hitch-Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ref.

I thought it might have been. The Rev seems to have elaborated on that. As an intermediary, all I can say is “Forty-two.”

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Date: 8/05/2026 16:36:32
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388742
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The disco DJ cancelled an hour before they were supposed to arrive.

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Date: 8/05/2026 16:40:38
From: Michael V
ID: 2388743
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


The disco DJ cancelled an hour before they were supposed to arrive.

Bugger. So you’ll have to do it with the sweary words song.

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Date: 8/05/2026 16:40:51
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388744
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


The disco DJ cancelled an hour before they were supposed to arrive.

Bastard.

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Date: 8/05/2026 16:43:54
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388745
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Divine Angel said:

The disco DJ cancelled an hour before they were supposed to arrive.

Bugger. So you’ll have to do it with the sweary words song.


The principal was frantically making a playlist before I left. Probably because I said it was left up to me it would be all Adam Lambert and Pink Pony Club.

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Date: 8/05/2026 16:44:39
From: Cymek
ID: 2388746
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Divine Angel said:

The disco DJ cancelled an hour before they were supposed to arrive.

Bastard.

Play metal and have a mosh pit.

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Date: 8/05/2026 16:45:09
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388747
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

FNDC is in session, for those wanting to modify or augment their normal cognitive state by use of alcoholic fluids.

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Date: 8/05/2026 16:55:30
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388749
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Speaking of drinks, I asked AI Overview:

Is creaming soda known throughout the globe or only in Australia?

Cream soda is known throughout the globe, but the specific, vibrant red or brown drink labeled as “creaming soda” is largely an Australian and New Zealand phenomenon.

While the base vanilla-flavored drink exists worldwide, its color, flavor, and name vary significantly by region.

Here is how “creaming soda” differs around the world:

1. Australia & New Zealand (Creaming Soda)

Colors: Primarily vibrant red/pink or brown.

Flavor: The red variety often has raspberry notes added, while the brown is more of a traditional, rich vanilla.

Common Brands: Kirks (the most common, often red), Schweppes (produces both red and brown), Bickford’s, and Bundaberg.

Unique Detail: In Australia, a spider is a popular drink made by adding ice cream to creaming soda.

2. North America (Cream Soda)

Colors: In the U.S., it is typically clear or light brown (golden). In Canada, it is often bright pink.

Flavor: Almost entirely focused on vanilla, often described as sweet, smooth, and creamy.

Common Brands: A&W, Barq’s, Jones Soda, and Faygo. 

3. South Africa & Zimbabwe (Creme Soda)

Color: Neon green.

Flavor: Sweet, floral, and slightly bubblegum-like.

Cultural Status: Known as the “Green Ambulance” (often cited as a hangover cure).

Asia (Cream Soda)

Japan: “Cream soda” usually refers to an ice cream float made with green melon soda.

Hong Kong: Yellow Schweppes Cream Soda is popular.

Pakistan: Pakola Ice Cream Soda is neon green.

Thailand/Malaysia: Green, pandan-flavored syrup or soda is common.

In summary, the concept of a “sweet vanilla drink” is global, but if you are looking for the bright red/pink or specific brown “creaming soda,” that is an Australian/New Zealand classic.

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Date: 8/05/2026 16:56:13
From: Michael V
ID: 2388750
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


FNDC is in session, for those wanting to modify or augment their normal cognitive state by use of alcoholic fluids.


Ta. Maybe I should.

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Date: 8/05/2026 18:56:47
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2388790
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

summer is back

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Date: 8/05/2026 19:07:29
From: ms spock
ID: 2388795
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Elephants really like having a mud bath.

And I hope DA’s disco is going okay despite the DJ cancelling one hour before the efvent.

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Date: 8/05/2026 19:23:17
From: Woodie
ID: 2388798
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Ian said:


Bubblecar said:

Woodie said:

Benny Boy gives licks back

He’s had a long and vigourous day of new “sniffs” around town, so he’s plum tuckered out and decided to have a nooze.

Mr Car Fixit Man told me it was fixed and go pick it up The Golden GIrl.

I mucked with it for a few minutes and it did it again. So back to the Doggie Welcome Cafe for a muga-chino and E & B roll (toasted)

The Golden Girl keeps getting stuck in “park”.

Mr Car Make-it-Worse Man more like.

Could be worserer. I lost the chuck key from my middlest drill :/

Did ya accidentally chuck it?

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Date: 8/05/2026 19:34:30
From: captain_spalding
ID: 2388801
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


Ian said:

Bubblecar said:

Mr Car Make-it-Worse Man more like.

Could be worserer. I lost the chuck key from my middlest drill :/

Did ya accidentally chuck it?

When you absent-mindedly leave the chuck key attached to the drill chuck, and start up the drill…

that’s when i gets chucked.

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Date: 8/05/2026 19:44:38
From: kii
ID: 2388804
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

captain_spalding, you’ve been AWOL, n’est ce pas?

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Date: 8/05/2026 19:47:12
From: Woodie
ID: 2388805
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


The disco DJ cancelled an hour before they were supposed to arrive.

I know a SJ that’s close by that DJs in drag if ya want.

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Date: 8/05/2026 19:49:38
From: Woodie
ID: 2388806
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Michael V said:

Divine Angel said:

The disco DJ cancelled an hour before they were supposed to arrive.

Bugger. So you’ll have to do it with the sweary words song.


The principal was frantically making a playlist before I left. Probably because I said it was left up to me it would be all Adam Lambert and Pink Pony Club.

Wah? No Kylie and Lady Gaga?

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Date: 8/05/2026 19:50:21
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2388807
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

German plane eject seat…

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Date: 8/05/2026 19:51:18
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388808
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


Divine Angel said:

Michael V said:

Bugger. So you’ll have to do it with the sweary words song.


The principal was frantically making a playlist before I left. Probably because I said it was left up to me it would be all Adam Lambert and Pink Pony Club.

Wah? No Kylie and Lady Gaga?

Or Blondie and Bananarama.

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Date: 8/05/2026 20:09:29
From: ms spock
ID: 2388817
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Woodie said:

Divine Angel said:

The principal was frantically making a playlist before I left. Probably because I said it was left up to me it would be all Adam Lambert and Pink Pony Club.

Wah? No Kylie and Lady Gaga?

Or Blondie and Bananarama.

There’s got to be ABBA as well.

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Date: 8/05/2026 20:10:14
From: Michael V
ID: 2388818
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


Divine Angel said:

The disco DJ cancelled an hour before they were supposed to arrive.

I know a SJ that’s close by that DJs in drag if ya want.

SJ?

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Date: 8/05/2026 20:12:38
From: Woodie
ID: 2388819
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

…… and while I’m at it, when in town today, if that bloody dog runs off like that again, he can find his own bloody way home, Ize tells ya.

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Date: 8/05/2026 20:13:47
From: Woodie
ID: 2388821
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Woodie said:

Divine Angel said:

The disco DJ cancelled an hour before they were supposed to arrive.

I know a SJ that’s close by that DJs in drag if ya want.

SJ?

read as DJ……

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Date: 8/05/2026 20:13:59
From: Michael V
ID: 2388822
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


…… and while I’m at it, when in town today, if that bloody dog runs off like that again, he can find his own bloody way home, Ize tells ya.

:)

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Date: 8/05/2026 20:14:56
From: Michael V
ID: 2388823
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


Michael V said:

Woodie said:

I know a SJ that’s close by that DJs in drag if ya want.

SJ?

read as DJ……

Ah. I though it was sone special code or summit.

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Date: 8/05/2026 20:17:46
From: Michael V
ID: 2388824
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The frozen-unfrozen dough worked out just fine for the hand-torn noodles. Better than the previous lot, which was the first half of the mixture.

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Date: 8/05/2026 20:20:47
From: Kingy
ID: 2388826
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Evenin’ all.

Just home from work. It was a productive day. Another housepad complete and ready for the Grano.

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Date: 8/05/2026 20:24:42
From: ms spock
ID: 2388828
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Evenin’ all.

Just home from work. It was a productive day. Another housepad complete and ready for the Grano.

Sounds good Kingy.

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Date: 8/05/2026 20:26:57
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2388830
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

If you would like to sign a birthday card from get-up to David A., have a look here:

https://getup.to/4LYGsow7SdDktE

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Date: 8/05/2026 20:31:23
From: ms spock
ID: 2388831
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


If you would like to sign a birthday card from get-up to David A., have a look here:

https://getup.to/4LYGsow7SdDktE

I signed it, perhaps you want to put it in the “Happy 100th Birthday David Attenborough”?

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Date: 8/05/2026 20:42:19
From: Woodie
ID: 2388832
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Woodie said:

…… and while I’m at it, when in town today, if that bloody dog runs off like that again, he can find his own bloody way home, Ize tells ya.

:)

He’d been totally over excited about all the new doggie piddle smells on anything with a vertical facet on it. (we went for a walk round town on the lead while the Golden Girl was being fixed). His first experience of doggie piddles smells from probably the entire town’s other doggies.

Got back and I’d hooked his lead over the towbar ball, while I put some stuff in the back of the car. He wrapped his lead around my ankles and I went AOT, and he pulled himself out of the doggie harness and ran off.

Benny Boy was out to play the “catch me if you can” game. Two guys from the Mr Car Fixit Place and two guys from the tyre place next door and a cuppla passerbys all joined the chase as well. Took a good 1/2 to catch him. I’d call him and he’d turn and look and just go “NYAH NYAH” blow a cuppla raspberries and run off again. Dunno how many times he ran across the main drag through town, petrol stations, blocks of flats, down side streets, and finally cornered him at the back of Maccas in the drive-thru.

He’s been put to bed with no supper. That’ll learn ‘im, hey wht but!!

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Date: 8/05/2026 20:59:48
From: Kingy
ID: 2388833
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


Michael V said:

Woodie said:

…… and while I’m at it, when in town today, if that bloody dog runs off like that again, he can find his own bloody way home, Ize tells ya.

:)

He’d been totally over excited about all the new doggie piddle smells on anything with a vertical facet on it. (we went for a walk round town on the lead while the Golden Girl was being fixed). His first experience of doggie piddles smells from probably the entire town’s other doggies.

Got back and I’d hooked his lead over the towbar ball, while I put some stuff in the back of the car. He wrapped his lead around my ankles and I went AOT, and he pulled himself out of the doggie harness and ran off.

Benny Boy was out to play the “catch me if you can” game. Two guys from the Mr Car Fixit Place and two guys from the tyre place next door and a cuppla passerbys all joined the chase as well. Took a good 1/2 to catch him. I’d call him and he’d turn and look and just go “NYAH NYAH” blow a cuppla raspberries and run off again. Dunno how many times he ran across the main drag through town, petrol stations, blocks of flats, down side streets, and finally cornered him at the back of Maccas in the drive-thru.

He’s been put to bed with no supper. That’ll learn ‘im, hey wht but!!

I’m starting to think that an IQ test between you two might be a challenge on your part. :)

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Date: 8/05/2026 21:02:15
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2388834
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Woodie said:

Michael V said:

:)

He’d been totally over excited about all the new doggie piddle smells on anything with a vertical facet on it. (we went for a walk round town on the lead while the Golden Girl was being fixed). His first experience of doggie piddles smells from probably the entire town’s other doggies.

Got back and I’d hooked his lead over the towbar ball, while I put some stuff in the back of the car. He wrapped his lead around my ankles and I went AOT, and he pulled himself out of the doggie harness and ran off.

Benny Boy was out to play the “catch me if you can” game. Two guys from the Mr Car Fixit Place and two guys from the tyre place next door and a cuppla passerbys all joined the chase as well. Took a good 1/2 to catch him. I’d call him and he’d turn and look and just go “NYAH NYAH” blow a cuppla raspberries and run off again. Dunno how many times he ran across the main drag through town, petrol stations, blocks of flats, down side streets, and finally cornered him at the back of Maccas in the drive-thru.

He’s been put to bed with no supper. That’ll learn ‘im, hey wht but!!

I’m starting to think that an IQ test between you two might be a challenge on your part. :)

Doggy knows the rebels way of bringing down a Walker.

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Date: 8/05/2026 21:10:35
From: Kingy
ID: 2388835
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Fire training last night was getting ready to present the Firemapper App to the Cities fire managers, so that it can hopefully be approved for use next summer.

We made up a fire scenario, sent the various appliances out to it, and had them add to the FireMap. It worked fairly well, I may need to tweak it before the official presentation.

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Date: 8/05/2026 21:29:26
From: Kingy
ID: 2388836
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Today’s job was cart 200 tons of sand(lime sand) into a building site in Margaret River, then compact, level & trim it to within 10mm of level, ready for the Grano.

Now going through today’s emails, bills, invoices, and text messages.

I was hoping for some more entertainment from the FNDC, but I guess you started well before I did.

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Date: 8/05/2026 21:36:23
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2388837
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Fire training last night was getting ready to present the Firemapper App to the Cities fire managers, so that it can hopefully be approved for use next summer.

We made up a fire scenario, sent the various appliances out to it, and had them add to the FireMap. It worked fairly well, I may need to tweak it before the official presentation.

Working toward gps positioning of fire trucks?

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Date: 8/05/2026 21:45:17
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2388840
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 8/05/2026 22:21:54
From: Arts
ID: 2388842
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Today’s job was cart 200 tons of sand(lime sand) into a building site in Margaret River, then compact, level & trim it to within 10mm of level, ready for the Grano.

Now going through today’s emails, bills, invoices, and text messages.

I was hoping for some more entertainment from the FNDC, but I guess you started well before I did.

FNDC has been reduced to one or two players these days. It’s good to see taking charge of their health as we age.

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Date: 8/05/2026 22:47:55
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2388843
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

cumberground

PRONUNCIATION:
(KUHM-buhr-graund)

MEANING:
noun: A useless person.

ETYMOLOGY:
From cumber (to hinder or encumber), from Anglo-French acumbrer (encumbrer) + ground. Earliest documented use: 1657.

NOTES:
A cumberground is someone who encumbers the ground while adding nothing of value. The image echoes Luke 13:7, in the parable of the barren fig tree: “Why cumbereth it the ground?” A synonym is cumberworld.

USAGE:
“Tuli, sweetheart, can you fetch me more cake? And put it on this side, far away from my friend the cumberground here.”
Evelyn Puerto; Flight of the Spark; Open Water Books; 2019.

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Date: 8/05/2026 22:50:22
From: Kingy
ID: 2388844
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


Kingy said:

Today’s job was cart 200 tons of sand(lime sand) into a building site in Margaret River, then compact, level & trim it to within 10mm of level, ready for the Grano.

Now going through today’s emails, bills, invoices, and text messages.

I was hoping for some more entertainment from the FNDC, but I guess you started well before I did.

FNDC has been reduced to one or two players these days. It’s good to see taking charge of their health as we age.

After work today, there were several people having a few beers around the fire pit in the shed.

One of them was unusual, as I hadn’t met him before, but had heard of him.

We had a chat for a while, and then I realised who he was.

Not quite royalty, but rich enough to be one.

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Date: 9/05/2026 06:49:50
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388863
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cloudy top of 23 today.

Attempting to do uni stuff today but I may be locked out due to the cybersecurity incident. The DoE shut down Qlearn but I don’t think that affects unis, just primary and secondary schools. Not sure.

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Date: 9/05/2026 06:52:17
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388864
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

UP and ready to start the day with a fish finger sandwich, before going back to bed.

We have 19 expected, mostly sunny, light winds.

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Date: 9/05/2026 06:53:33
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2388865
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Cloudy top of 23 today.

Attempting to do uni stuff today but I may be locked out due to the cybersecurity incident. The DoE shut down Qlearn but I don’t think that affects unis, just primary and secondary schools. Not sure.

Good luck.

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Date: 9/05/2026 06:56:57
From: roughbarked
ID: 2388867
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Morning is breaking. Today is going to be one degree warmer. Whoopee.
13 moe days until I can get my neck injected.

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Date: 9/05/2026 07:21:11
From: buffy
ID: 2388868
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 8 degrees at the back door, overcast and still. There has been some rain here in the last few days. About 40mm since the beginning of the month. Good for the water tanks. We are forecast 15 degrees today and a possible shower. Temps to go back to around 21 degrees from Tuesday.

Bakery Breakfast with my bushwandering friend this morning. Probably more iNaturalist identifying for most of the day.

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Date: 9/05/2026 07:48:55
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2388869
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Miners in Myanmar have discovered a rare ruby of enormous size, considered to be the second-largest by weight ever found in the conflict-battered Southeast Asian nation, state media reported Friday.

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/myanmar-ruby-unearthed-mogok-mandalay-gem-mining/

2.2kg. Nice work if you can get it.

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Date: 9/05/2026 07:54:32
From: ms spock
ID: 2388871
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Morning is breaking. Today is going to be one degree warmer. Whoopee.
13 moe days until I can get my neck injected.

Does that mean that you will get pain relief?

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Date: 9/05/2026 07:59:00
From: ms spock
ID: 2388872
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Greetings Earthlings

Cold overnight in the caravan.

Not sure what today brings

15 degrees now with a top of 23 degrees.

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Date: 9/05/2026 08:00:13
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388873
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


Miners in Myanmar have discovered a rare ruby of enormous size, considered to be the second-largest by weight ever found in the conflict-battered Southeast Asian nation, state media reported Friday.

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/myanmar-ruby-unearthed-mogok-mandalay-gem-mining/

2.2kg. Nice work if you can get it.

Saw that on Reddit earlier. I thought it was a lump of raw beef.

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Date: 9/05/2026 08:01:28
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2388874
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Did you cut loose on the dance floor and show these alphas a thing or two DA?

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Date: 9/05/2026 08:07:29
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388876
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


Did you cut loose on the dance floor and show these alphas a thing or two DA?

I did not. Mr Mutant and I went out to dinner to celebrate our anniversary. Apart from some issues with the EFTPOS, the disco went smoothly. I think the principal ended up doing the playlist and playing it through the school’s speakers. Funnily enough, it’s been on the P&C agenda for ages to purchase disco speakers and lights so I think that item has been moved up in priority lol.

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Date: 9/05/2026 08:26:31
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2388882
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Witty Rejoinder said:

Miners in Myanmar have discovered a rare ruby of enormous size, considered to be the second-largest by weight ever found in the conflict-battered Southeast Asian nation, state media reported Friday.

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/myanmar-ruby-unearthed-mogok-mandalay-gem-mining/

2.2kg. Nice work if you can get it.

Saw that on Reddit earlier. I thought it was a lump of raw beef.

well all the war capitalists and oil fertiliser speculators will tell you it’ll be about the same price soon

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Date: 9/05/2026 08:46:14
From: Michael V
ID: 2388886
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning everybody.

Chilly (16.9° C, 66% RH) and partly cloudy with light breezes. We are forecast a top of 25° C and possibly a shower tonight.

We went for a walk on the beach, which was pleasant enough, because I had three layers of clothes on my top half. Mrs V wore long pants and shoes and several layers on her top half.

We went to the monthly markets and bought a few veges. Nothing was cheap, but I got a couple of chokos, which should add crunch when I make the filling for experimental small cabbage rolls in a couple of days time.

Have a good day.

:)

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Date: 9/05/2026 08:47:57
From: ms spock
ID: 2388887
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Good morning everybody.

Chilly (16.9° C, 66% RH) and partly cloudy with light breezes. We are forecast a top of 25° C and possibly a shower tonight.

We went for a walk on the beach, which was pleasant enough, because I had three layers of clothes on my top half. Mrs V wore long pants and shoes and several layers on her top half.

We went to the monthly markets and bought a few veges. Nothing was cheap, but I got a couple of chokos, which should add crunch when I make the filling for experimental small cabbage rolls in a couple of days time.

Have a good day.

:)

😍

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Date: 9/05/2026 08:48:16
From: Michael V
ID: 2388888
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


Miners in Myanmar have discovered a rare ruby of enormous size, considered to be the second-largest by weight ever found in the conflict-battered Southeast Asian nation, state media reported Friday.

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/myanmar-ruby-unearthed-mogok-mandalay-gem-mining/

2.2kg. Nice work if you can get it.

I’ll say.

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Date: 9/05/2026 09:03:58
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388892
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

“I think we’ve already proven the existence of UAP, but that doesn’t mean we’ve proven they’re alien or extraterrestrial or that we know what they are,” Ms Kean said.

Well, yes. We have evidence of things we can’t identify.

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Date: 9/05/2026 09:37:43
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2388895
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Morning punters and collectors, weather fine, track good.

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Date: 9/05/2026 09:40:44
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388896
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Morning punters and collectors, weather fine, track good.

Yeah I should do some washing or sumfink.

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Date: 9/05/2026 09:44:05
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2388897
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Morning punters and collectors, weather fine, track good.

I bet the horses are champing at the bit to get out onto the track to be flogged by a weird little guy on their back to make them run faster and faster until their hearts burst and they fall down dead.

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Date: 9/05/2026 09:51:39
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388898
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


Peak Warming Man said:

Morning punters and collectors, weather fine, track good.

I bet the horses are champing at the bit to get out onto the track to be flogged by a weird little guy on their back to make them run faster and faster until their hearts burst and they fall down dead.

Yeah but if they win they get a carrot

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Date: 9/05/2026 10:00:56
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2388902
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


Peak Warming Man said:

Morning punters and collectors, weather fine, track good.

I bet the horses are champing at the bit to get out onto the track to be flogged by a weird little guy on their back to make them run faster and faster until their hearts burst and they fall down dead.

I always give Billy and Prancer, the two horses at the Redoubt, an apple each when I go up.

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Date: 9/05/2026 10:07:43
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2388908
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I should shod my feet and head outside.

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Date: 9/05/2026 10:08:08
From: Arts
ID: 2388909
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Bogsnorkler said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Morning punters and collectors, weather fine, track good.

I bet the horses are champing at the bit to get out onto the track to be flogged by a weird little guy on their back to make them run faster and faster until their hearts burst and they fall down dead.

I always give Billy and Prancer, the two horses at the Redoubt, an apple each when I go up.

that makes up for it

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Date: 9/05/2026 10:08:37
From: Arts
ID: 2388910
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


I should shod my feet and head outside.

you dont wear shoes

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Date: 9/05/2026 10:23:42
From: buffy
ID: 2388914
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


Bogsnorkler said:

I should shod my feet and head outside.

you dont wear shoes

No, no…that’s MV. The peculiarity for this one is no TV….

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Date: 9/05/2026 10:25:19
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2388915
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Arts said:

Bogsnorkler said:

I should shod my feet and head outside.

you dont wear shoes

No, no…that’s MV. The peculiarity for this one is no TV….

And that’s only the start.

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Date: 9/05/2026 10:26:58
From: Arts
ID: 2388917
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Arts said:

Bogsnorkler said:

I should shod my feet and head outside.

you dont wear shoes

No, no…that’s MV. The peculiarity for this one is no TV….

Boris has many peculiarities mastered

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Date: 9/05/2026 10:39:09
From: roughbarked
ID: 2388922
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


roughbarked said:

Morning is breaking. Today is going to be one degree warmer. Whoopee.
13 moe days until I can get my neck injected.

Does that mean that you will get pain relief?

That’s what we are all hoping. My family and my GP.

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Date: 9/05/2026 10:51:11
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2388923
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


Bogsnorkler said:

I should shod my feet and head outside.

you dont wear shoes

getting old and the cold wet grass is a bit much for me these days.

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Date: 9/05/2026 10:56:52
From: dv
ID: 2388924
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 9/05/2026 10:57:25
From: btm
ID: 2388926
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Curious.

I found a sewing needle on an intercity train a few days ago; I brought it home (don’t ask me why) and dropped it on my laptop, beside the touchpad. It moved itself to a particular spot, which is obviously magnetic, and is pointing north (the pointy end points north; the eye end points south.) If I move the needle around, it jumps back to the same place and points north again. rotating the computer doesn’t change the needle’s orientation (ie it keeps pointing north.) The spot it’s over is the location of the HDD, which is ever stranger.

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Date: 9/05/2026 10:57:37
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2388928
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

if you crossed a member of the Tayassuidae with a member of the Cingulata would you end up with a peccadillo?

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Date: 9/05/2026 11:01:05
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2388929
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

btm said:


Curious.

I found a sewing needle on an intercity train a few days ago; I brought it home (don’t ask me why) and dropped it on my laptop, beside the touchpad. It moved itself to a particular spot, which is obviously magnetic, and is pointing north (the pointy end points north; the eye end points south.) If I move the needle around, it jumps back to the same place and points north again. rotating the computer doesn’t change the needle’s orientation (ie it keeps pointing north.) The spot it’s over is the location of the HDD, which is ever stranger.

I have a spot on the near-edge of my laptop that has a strong magnet under the skin. Nowhere else, that I can tell, has a magnet. I’m guessing that it’s to detect if the lid is shut, with a reed switch in the lid, etc.

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Date: 9/05/2026 11:01:39
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2388930
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 9/05/2026 11:06:13
From: dv
ID: 2388931
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


if you crossed a member of the Tayassuidae with a member of the Cingulata would you end up with a peccadillo?

-> dad jokes

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Date: 9/05/2026 11:08:10
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388932
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Reflection question:

As a child, when you were upset, were you told to pull yourself together/get over it/some other variation?

If so, how do you think this has affected your emotional state as you aged?

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Date: 9/05/2026 11:08:22
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2388933
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:



Hadn’t heard of One Nation Decoded

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Date: 9/05/2026 11:10:09
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2388934
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Reflection question:

As a child, when you were upset, were you told to pull yourself together/get over it/some other variation?

If so, how do you think this has affected your emotional state as you aged?

Don’t remember.

Don’t know.

Not a lot, apparently.

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Date: 9/05/2026 11:18:38
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2388936
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Going out for lunch today and I found myself clean out of Brylcreem but luckily I found some old California Poppy in the cupboard.

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Date: 9/05/2026 11:20:48
From: Arts
ID: 2388937
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Going out for lunch today and I found myself clean out of Brylcreem but luckily I found some old California Poppy in the cupboard.

ah the old Brylcreem and brut 33… memories of my dad.

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Date: 9/05/2026 11:25:10
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388939
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


Peak Warming Man said:

Going out for lunch today and I found myself clean out of Brylcreem but luckily I found some old California Poppy in the cupboard.

ah the old Brylcreem and brut 33… memories of my dad.

Some of the donations to the Mothers Day Stall* included a sachet of 4711. Oma died before I was born, but mum always had a bottle of it around because it reminded her of her mother.

*They were cute little toiletries bags including nail polish, sachet of a scent, nail care etc. Sold really quickly too.

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Date: 9/05/2026 11:25:18
From: kii
ID: 2388940
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

btm said:


Curious.

I found a sewing needle on an intercity train a few days ago; I brought it home (don’t ask me why) and dropped it on my laptop, beside the touchpad. It moved itself to a particular spot, which is obviously magnetic, and is pointing north (the pointy end points north; the eye end points south.) If I move the needle around, it jumps back to the same place and points north again. rotating the computer doesn’t change the needle’s orientation (ie it keeps pointing north.) The spot it’s over is the location of the HDD, which is ever stranger.

Witchcraft.

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Date: 9/05/2026 11:30:15
From: Arts
ID: 2388941
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Arts said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Going out for lunch today and I found myself clean out of Brylcreem but luckily I found some old California Poppy in the cupboard.

ah the old Brylcreem and brut 33… memories of my dad.

Some of the donations to the Mothers Day Stall* included a sachet of 4711. Oma died before I was born, but mum always had a bottle of it around because it reminded her of her mother.

*They were cute little toiletries bags including nail polish, sachet of a scent, nail care etc. Sold really quickly too.

This year I donated back to the school the mugs and various nail care kits that I have received over the years from mothers day stalls..

when the fam asked what I wanted for mothers day this year I just said a day where I don’t have to make any decisions, but nothing goes wrong and things still get done.

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Date: 9/05/2026 11:31:16
From: Arts
ID: 2388942
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


btm said:

Curious.

I found a sewing needle on an intercity train a few days ago; I brought it home (don’t ask me why) and dropped it on my laptop, beside the touchpad. It moved itself to a particular spot, which is obviously magnetic, and is pointing north (the pointy end points north; the eye end points south.) If I move the needle around, it jumps back to the same place and points north again. rotating the computer doesn’t change the needle’s orientation (ie it keeps pointing north.) The spot it’s over is the location of the HDD, which is ever stranger.

Witchcraft.

do witches catch trains still?

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Date: 9/05/2026 11:33:35
From: kii
ID: 2388943
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


kii said:

btm said:

Curious.

I found a sewing needle on an intercity train a few days ago; I brought it home (don’t ask me why) and dropped it on my laptop, beside the touchpad. It moved itself to a particular spot, which is obviously magnetic, and is pointing north (the pointy end points north; the eye end points south.) If I move the needle around, it jumps back to the same place and points north again. rotating the computer doesn’t change the needle’s orientation (ie it keeps pointing north.) The spot it’s over is the location of the HDD, which is ever stranger.

Witchcraft.

do witches catch trains still?

Some wish they could.

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Date: 9/05/2026 11:36:23
From: kii
ID: 2388944
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woke up, feeling somewhat normal. Saw a cool cat t-shirt on a friend’s Facebook page. Now I want it.

Her’s is orange and i want a black one.

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Date: 9/05/2026 11:37:29
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2388945
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


btm said:

Curious.

I found a sewing needle on an intercity train a few days ago; I brought it home (don’t ask me why) and dropped it on my laptop, beside the touchpad. It moved itself to a particular spot, which is obviously magnetic, and is pointing north (the pointy end points north; the eye end points south.) If I move the needle around, it jumps back to the same place and points north again. rotating the computer doesn’t change the needle’s orientation (ie it keeps pointing north.) The spot it’s over is the location of the HDD, which is ever stranger.

I have a spot on the near-edge of my laptop that has a strong magnet under the skin. Nowhere else, that I can tell, has a magnet. I’m guessing that it’s to detect if the lid is shut, with a reed switch in the lid, etc.

Like this –

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Date: 9/05/2026 11:41:36
From: dv
ID: 2388946
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

But if we are doing old jokes there was a skit on Not the Nine O’clock News, can’t remember it precisely. Rowan Atkinson as the priest.

Priest: “And there was a great wailing and a gnashing of teeth, and the air was filled with smoke and brimstone…”

Mechanic: “yeah I reckon your gearbox has had it, mate.”

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Date: 9/05/2026 11:44:29
From: Michael V
ID: 2388947
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Morning punters and collectors, weather fine, track good.

Great!

:)

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Date: 9/05/2026 11:53:09
From: Michael V
ID: 2388951
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Arts said:

Bogsnorkler said:

I should shod my feet and head outside.

you dont wear shoes

No, no…that’s MV. The peculiarity for this one is no TV….

LOL

I do have dress thongs and every-day thongs though.

And I scored another pair that had been left at the beach for several days this morning.

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Date: 9/05/2026 11:59:18
From: Michael V
ID: 2388957
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

btm said:


Curious.

I found a sewing needle on an intercity train a few days ago; I brought it home (don’t ask me why) and dropped it on my laptop, beside the touchpad. It moved itself to a particular spot, which is obviously magnetic, and is pointing north (the pointy end points north; the eye end points south.) If I move the needle around, it jumps back to the same place and points north again. rotating the computer doesn’t change the needle’s orientation (ie it keeps pointing north.) The spot it’s over is the location of the HDD, which is ever stranger.

Hmmm.

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Date: 9/05/2026 11:59:42
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2388958
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:

Spiny Norman said:

Hadn’t heard of One Nation Decoded

wait what are they using as the neutronium standard of truth though

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Date: 9/05/2026 12:04:24
From: Michael V
ID: 2388961
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Going out for lunch today and I found myself clean out of Brylcreem but luckily I found some old California Poppy in the cupboard.

Ha!

:)

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Date: 9/05/2026 12:09:17
From: roughbarked
ID: 2388963
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 9/05/2026 12:11:46
From: Brindabellas
ID: 2388964
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Greetings,

Glorious day in the Nation’s Capital.

Got friends visiting from Perth – went for a walk by the lake, and have dropped them off at the Art Gallery for them to do tourist stuff.

I’m having a glass of milk and some vegemite on toast before going to see Dad.

Have I missed any interesting news?

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Date: 9/05/2026 12:19:19
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2388968
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Brindabellas said:


Greetings,

Glorious day in the Nation’s Capital.

Got friends visiting from Perth – went for a walk by the lake, and have dropped them off at the Art Gallery for them to do tourist stuff.

I’m having a glass of milk and some vegemite on toast before going to see Dad.

Have I missed any interesting news?

I told a dad joke

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Date: 9/05/2026 12:22:22
From: Michael V
ID: 2388972
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:



And your point is?

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Date: 9/05/2026 12:23:26
From: roughbarked
ID: 2388973
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


roughbarked said:


And your point is?

oops. wrong photo.

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Date: 9/05/2026 12:23:58
From: roughbarked
ID: 2388975
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Michael V said:

roughbarked said:


And your point is?

oops. wrong photo.

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Date: 9/05/2026 12:26:00
From: Michael V
ID: 2388978
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Brindabellas said:


Greetings,

Glorious day in the Nation’s Capital.

Got friends visiting from Perth – went for a walk by the lake, and have dropped them off at the Art Gallery for them to do tourist stuff.

I’m having a glass of milk and some vegemite on toast before going to see Dad.

Have I missed any interesting news?

Not sure.

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Date: 9/05/2026 12:40:27
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388988
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Read a study the other day saying ants know how far away their nest is because they “count” their steps. Scientists evaluated this by gluing little stilts on their legs which messed up their step count.

Why do stilts mess up their step count?

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Date: 9/05/2026 12:47:46
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2388993
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:

Read a study the other day saying ants know how far away their nest is because they “count” their steps. Scientists evaluated this by gluing little stilts on their legs which messed up their step count.

Why do stilts mess up their step count?

maybe the count is unmessed but the perceived distance is

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Date: 9/05/2026 12:47:56
From: buffy
ID: 2388994
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Read a study the other day saying ants know how far away their nest is because they “count” their steps. Scientists evaluated this by gluing little stilts on their legs which messed up their step count.

Why do stilts mess up their step count?

Longer legs, longer stride, distance miscalculated. I read about this study quite a long time ago.

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Date: 9/05/2026 12:51:57
From: buffy
ID: 2388995
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Divine Angel said:

Read a study the other day saying ants know how far away their nest is because they “count” their steps. Scientists evaluated this by gluing little stilts on their legs which messed up their step count.

Why do stilts mess up their step count?

Longer legs, longer stride, distance miscalculated. I read about this study quite a long time ago.

Looks like it was 2006 that the study was published. You can find stuff about it with a search on “ants on stilts”.

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Date: 9/05/2026 12:52:06
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388996
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Right right right I get it now. Having never used stilts (not even cans attached to string) I’ve never given the matter much thought.

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Date: 9/05/2026 12:54:59
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2388997
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I wonder whose job it was to glue tiny little stilts onto ants? Can’t have been an easy gig.

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Date: 9/05/2026 12:56:26
From: captain_spalding
ID: 2388998
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


I wonder whose job it was to glue tiny little stilts onto ants? Can’t have been an easy gig.

Meh…it’s a living.

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Date: 9/05/2026 12:57:53
From: Arts
ID: 2388999
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

captain_spalding said:


Divine Angel said:

I wonder whose job it was to glue tiny little stilts onto ants? Can’t have been an easy gig.

Meh…it’s a living.

it was probably some research student who were paid in coffee and cake crumbs

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Date: 9/05/2026 12:59:34
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389000
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

UP again for lunch. That’s the advantage of being a bachelor, beholden to no-one.

You can have breakfast and go straight back to bed, and nobody will shake their fist and say, “You lazy bleddy bleeder, vot about your vife & kids?”

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Date: 9/05/2026 13:37:16
From: Michael V
ID: 2389007
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Read a study the other day saying ants know how far away their nest is because they “count” their steps. Scientists evaluated this by gluing little stilts on their legs which messed up their step count.

Why do stilts mess up their step count?

I searched your first sentence. Here’s what Go-ogle returned:

AI Overview

Yes, that is a famous study published in Science in 2006 by researchers from Ulm University (Germany) and the University of Zurich (Switzerland).

The study investigated Cataglyphis fortis (Saharan desert ants), which forage for food in a vast, featureless desert and must navigate directly back home without relying on scent trails, which evaporate in the extreme heat.

Here is how the experiment, known as the “ant odometer,” worked:

The Technique: Researchers trained ants to walk a straight, 10-meter path from their nest to a food source.

The Modification: Once the ants found the food, the researchers modified their legs:

Stilts: They glued tiny pig bristles to the legs, lengthening them.

Stumps: They carefully clipped the legs shorter.

The Result: The ants were released to walk back to their nest.

Stilts (longer strides) overshot the nest, walking too far because their step count matched the needed distance, but their stride was longer.
Stumps (shorter strides) fell short of the nest because their steps were smaller.
Conclusion: The ants were not using visual landmarks but rather an internal “pedometer” that counted strides to calculate distance.

Interestingly, the study also found that if the ants were allowed to walk from the nest to the food with modified legs, they adjusted to their new stride length and found the nest on the way back successfully.

This study showed that ants use a “step integrator,” which is a specialized mechanism for measuring distance, not just a simple mental counter, as they are capable of adjusting to changes in their body.

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Date: 9/05/2026 13:38:50
From: Michael V
ID: 2389008
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


captain_spalding said:

Divine Angel said:

I wonder whose job it was to glue tiny little stilts onto ants? Can’t have been an easy gig.

Meh…it’s a living.

it was probably some research student who were paid in coffee and cake crumbs

LOL

:)

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Date: 9/05/2026 13:43:56
From: buffy
ID: 2389011
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I think I will go and read some more of the book about James Parkinson (of Parkinson’s Disease fame). I’ve done a heap of IDs this morning of Leucocoprinus leucothites. I’ve got pictures of White Dapperlings dancing through my brain.

Leucocoprinus leucothites in Victoria on iNaturalist

It’s a very handsome mushroom.

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Date: 9/05/2026 13:58:14
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2389015
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

LOL reading people on FB whining about maybe having to pay $1.44 annually for EV infrastructure.

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Date: 9/05/2026 13:59:18
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2389016
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:

LOL reading people on FB whining about maybe having to pay $1.44 annually for EV infrastructure.

what’s the cost of the alternative

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Date: 9/05/2026 14:02:01
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2389018
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:

Divine Angel said:

Read a study the other day saying ants know how far away their nest is because they “count” their steps. Scientists evaluated this by gluing little stilts on their legs which messed up their step count.

Why do stilts mess up their step count?

I searched your first sentence. Here’s what Go-ogle returned:

AI Overview

Yes, that is a famous study published in Science in 2006 by researchers from Ulm University (Germany) and the University of Zurich (Switzerland).

The study investigated Cataglyphis fortis (Saharan desert ants), which forage for food in a vast, featureless desert and must navigate directly back home without relying on scent trails, which evaporate in the extreme heat.

Here is how the experiment, known as the “ant odometer,” worked:

The Technique: Researchers trained ants to walk a straight, 10-meter path from their nest to a food source.

The Modification: Once the ants found the food, the researchers modified their legs:

Stilts: They glued tiny pig bristles to the legs, lengthening them.

Stumps: They carefully clipped the legs shorter.

The Result: The ants were released to walk back to their nest.

Stilts (longer strides) overshot the nest, walking too far because their step count matched the needed distance, but their stride was longer.
Stumps (shorter strides) fell short of the nest because their steps were smaller.
Conclusion: The ants were not using visual landmarks but rather an internal “pedometer” that counted strides to calculate distance.

Interestingly, the study also found that if the ants were allowed to walk from the nest to the food with modified legs, they adjusted to their new stride length and found the nest on the way back successfully.

This study showed that ants use a “step integrator,” which is a specialized mechanism for measuring distance, not just a simple mental counter, as they are capable of adjusting to changes in their body.

what was more amazing was the ants that didn’t retrace their steps but could straight line return after walking away in all manner of directions

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Date: 9/05/2026 14:03:44
From: Michael V
ID: 2389019
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


LOL reading people on FB whining about maybe having to pay $1.44 annually for EV infrastructure.

Less than the cost of one coffee or one beer annually?

JFC.

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Date: 9/05/2026 14:50:46
From: Brindabellas
ID: 2389041
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Thought I would do a bit of family research. The 1926 Irish census was recently released – my grandmother left Belfast in 1929 and I wanted to know if she was living with her brother then. Tried to look it up, and found out that the Northern Ireland census records were pulped in world war two. I’m quite disappointed.

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Date: 9/05/2026 14:54:31
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389042
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Brindabellas said:


Thought I would do a bit of family research. The 1926 Irish census was recently released – my grandmother left Belfast in 1929 and I wanted to know if she was living with her brother then. Tried to look it up, and found out that the Northern Ireland census records were pulped in world war two. I’m quite disappointed.

Seems a bit wanton.

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Date: 9/05/2026 14:57:37
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389045
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Brindabellas said:


Thought I would do a bit of family research. The 1926 Irish census was recently released – my grandmother left Belfast in 1929 and I wanted to know if she was living with her brother then. Tried to look it up, and found out that the Northern Ireland census records were pulped in world war two. I’m quite disappointed.

That is sad indeed

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Date: 9/05/2026 15:01:00
From: Michael V
ID: 2389048
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Brindabellas said:


Thought I would do a bit of family research. The 1926 Irish census was recently released – my grandmother left Belfast in 1929 and I wanted to know if she was living with her brother then. Tried to look it up, and found out that the Northern Ireland census records were pulped in world war two. I’m quite disappointed.

Why were they pulped? (Or was it the result of bombing, missiles or similar?)

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Date: 9/05/2026 15:03:36
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389051
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Brindabellas said:

Thought I would do a bit of family research. The 1926 Irish census was recently released – my grandmother left Belfast in 1929 and I wanted to know if she was living with her brother then. Tried to look it up, and found out that the Northern Ireland census records were pulped in world war two. I’m quite disappointed.

Why were they pulped? (Or was it the result of bombing, missiles or similar?)

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-22848416

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Date: 9/05/2026 15:07:17
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389053
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Michael V said:

Brindabellas said:

Thought I would do a bit of family research. The 1926 Irish census was recently released – my grandmother left Belfast in 1929 and I wanted to know if she was living with her brother then. Tried to look it up, and found out that the Northern Ireland census records were pulped in world war two. I’m quite disappointed.

Why were they pulped? (Or was it the result of bombing, missiles or similar?)

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-22848416

https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/qpol/the-lost-northern-ireland-census-of-1926/

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Date: 9/05/2026 15:10:04
From: Michael V
ID: 2389054
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Michael V said:

Brindabellas said:

Thought I would do a bit of family research. The 1926 Irish census was recently released – my grandmother left Belfast in 1929 and I wanted to know if she was living with her brother then. Tried to look it up, and found out that the Northern Ireland census records were pulped in world war two. I’m quite disappointed.

Why were they pulped? (Or was it the result of bombing, missiles or similar?)

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-22848416

Thanks.

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Date: 9/05/2026 15:10:16
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389055
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I don’t know what Mr Mutant and Mini Me are doing for Mother’s Day, but they’ve taken all the wine glasses.

I don’t drink wine.

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Date: 9/05/2026 15:40:43
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389060
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


I don’t know what Mr Mutant and Mini Me are doing for Mother’s Day, but they’ve taken all the wine glasses.

I don’t drink wine.

Well that’s OK, ‘cos now you don’t have any wine glasses.

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Date: 9/05/2026 15:42:47
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389061
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Divine Angel said:

I don’t know what Mr Mutant and Mini Me are doing for Mother’s Day, but they’ve taken all the wine glasses.

I don’t drink wine.

Well that’s OK, ‘cos now you don’t have any wine glasses.

Which reminds me, I haven’t yet decided if I should go and get some weekend wine.

a) Yes of course you should go and get some weekend wine, Bubblecar. The exercise will do you a world of good.

b) You drink too much, give it a miss.

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Date: 9/05/2026 15:43:39
From: party_pants
ID: 2389062
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


I don’t know what Mr Mutant and Mini Me are doing for Mother’s Day, but they’ve taken all the wine glasses.

I don’t drink wine.

Maybe they are just enjoying a quiet tipple without you.

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Date: 9/05/2026 15:44:22
From: party_pants
ID: 2389063
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Bubblecar said:

Divine Angel said:

I don’t know what Mr Mutant and Mini Me are doing for Mother’s Day, but they’ve taken all the wine glasses.

I don’t drink wine.

Well that’s OK, ‘cos now you don’t have any wine glasses.

Which reminds me, I haven’t yet decided if I should go and get some weekend wine.

a) Yes of course you should go and get some weekend wine, Bubblecar. The exercise will do you a world of good.

b) You drink too much, give it a miss.

a

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Date: 9/05/2026 15:45:43
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389064
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


Bubblecar said:

Bubblecar said:

Well that’s OK, ‘cos now you don’t have any wine glasses.

Which reminds me, I haven’t yet decided if I should go and get some weekend wine.

a) Yes of course you should go and get some weekend wine, Bubblecar. The exercise will do you a world of good.

b) You drink too much, give it a miss.

a

Ta, wise choice.

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Date: 9/05/2026 15:47:57
From: party_pants
ID: 2389065
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


party_pants said:

Bubblecar said:

Which reminds me, I haven’t yet decided if I should go and get some weekend wine.

a) Yes of course you should go and get some weekend wine, Bubblecar. The exercise will do you a world of good.

b) You drink too much, give it a miss.

a

Ta, wise choice.

I’m thinking about walking down to my local Woolworths to get some zero sugar cola. It’s a nice sunny day here, but I’ve been indoors most of the day. I should venture out into the fresh air.

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Date: 9/05/2026 15:49:55
From: furious
ID: 2389066
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


Divine Angel said:

I don’t know what Mr Mutant and Mini Me are doing for Mother’s Day, but they’ve taken all the wine glasses.

I don’t drink wine.

Maybe they are just enjoying a quiet tipple without you.

Fancy individual desserts in a wine glass…

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Date: 9/05/2026 15:53:30
From: party_pants
ID: 2389067
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

furious said:


party_pants said:

Divine Angel said:

I don’t know what Mr Mutant and Mini Me are doing for Mother’s Day, but they’ve taken all the wine glasses.

I don’t drink wine.

Maybe they are just enjoying a quiet tipple without you.

Fancy individual desserts in a wine glass…

the old jelly with a chocolate frog thing?

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Date: 9/05/2026 15:53:54
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389068
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


Bubblecar said:

party_pants said:

a

Ta, wise choice.

I’m thinking about walking down to my local Woolworths to get some zero sugar cola. It’s a nice sunny day here, but I’ve been indoors most of the day. I should venture out into the fresh air.

It’s a fine day here too, sunny and mild.

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Date: 9/05/2026 15:54:51
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389069
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


furious said:

party_pants said:

Maybe they are just enjoying a quiet tipple without you.

Fancy individual desserts in a wine glass…

the old jelly with a chocolate frog thing?

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Date: 9/05/2026 16:00:56
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389070
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


party_pants said:

furious said:

Fancy individual desserts in a wine glass…

the old jelly with a chocolate frog thing?

Those two don’t like trifle and I can’t eat six of them.

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Date: 9/05/2026 16:09:11
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389071
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I wonder if Woodie and Benny Boy are friends again by now.

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Date: 9/05/2026 16:10:05
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389072
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Bubblecar said:

party_pants said:

the old jelly with a chocolate frog thing?

Those two don’t like trifle and I can’t eat six of them.

The mystery deepens then.

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Date: 9/05/2026 16:10:34
From: Michael V
ID: 2389073
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


I don’t know what Mr Mutant and Mini Me are doing for Mother’s Day, but they’ve taken all the wine glasses.

I don’t drink wine.

Party, party, party!

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Date: 9/05/2026 16:28:29
From: buffy
ID: 2389074
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


furious said:

party_pants said:

Maybe they are just enjoying a quiet tipple without you.

Fancy individual desserts in a wine glass…

the old jelly with a chocolate frog thing?

Frog in a bog.

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Date: 9/05/2026 16:30:07
From: buffy
ID: 2389075
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


party_pants said:

furious said:

Fancy individual desserts in a wine glass…

the old jelly with a chocolate frog thing?

Frog in a bog.

Actually, my mother made something that was more delicious than frogs in a bog. It was orange jelly, pieces of pear embedded in it, and dark choc chips. Very yummy. I should make it sometime.

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Date: 9/05/2026 16:39:40
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2389076
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

What the FAAAARK is this shit doing in my local post office??

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Date: 9/05/2026 16:41:12
From: kii
ID: 2389079
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


What the FAAAARK is this shit doing in my local post office??


Queensland.

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Date: 9/05/2026 16:42:01
From: buffy
ID: 2389080
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


What the FAAAARK is this shit doing in my local post office??


Has he got boobs?

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Date: 9/05/2026 16:47:30
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2389081
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Spiny Norman said:

What the FAAAARK is this shit doing in my local post office??


Has he got boobs?

I spotted a lever of some sort on the back of the plastic (realistic, hey?) head, I guess you push that and he punches. Or chickens out, whatever.

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Date: 9/05/2026 17:02:09
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389083
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Spiny Norman said:

What the FAAAARK is this shit doing in my local post office??


Has he got boobs?

LOL

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Date: 9/05/2026 17:03:19
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389084
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


What the FAAAARK is this shit doing in my local post office??


I’ve seen those things in discount stores for $2. My local post office emptied out everything except post-related items.

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Date: 9/05/2026 17:10:57
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2389088
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

A couple of huge seals try to steal a small sailing boat.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AbsoluteUnits/comments/eccw6y/boat_thieving_units/

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Date: 9/05/2026 17:12:15
From: Michael V
ID: 2389090
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


party_pants said:

furious said:

Fancy individual desserts in a wine glass…

the old jelly with a chocolate frog thing?

That’s a trifle harder.

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Date: 9/05/2026 17:13:44
From: Michael V
ID: 2389091
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


What the FAAAARK is this shit doing in my local post office??


FMD!

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Date: 9/05/2026 17:19:48
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389092
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Looks like the Trump phone still hasn’t shipped; it’s been almost a year since it was announced.

But if you join Trump Mobile, a Trump will be proudly displayed in the status bar

https://trumpmobile.com/

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Date: 9/05/2026 17:34:13
From: kii
ID: 2389096
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Damn I hate the way clothing manufacturers make adult female pjs childish. I don’t want owls, cartoon koalas, flowers with faces, fucking butterflies or any other twee piece of infantile crap designs on my clothes.
AAAAARGH!!¡!!!¡

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Date: 9/05/2026 17:43:31
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2389098
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Bubblecar said:

party_pants said:

the old jelly with a chocolate frog thing?

That’s a trifle harder.

Hehe

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Date: 9/05/2026 17:46:13
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389099
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Michael V said:

Bubblecar said:

That’s a trifle harder.

Hehe

Dessert breakfast in bed whilst wearing Freddy Krueger pyjamas snuggled under my Muppets blanket… bliss!

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Date: 9/05/2026 18:00:23
From: kii
ID: 2389106
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

No after brekky nap as I had to leave the house for a doctor’s appointment. Now no afternoon nap, because daughter-in-law made me a perfect flat white using her wizzbang espresso machine.
I don’t have a coffee very often, but when the house often smells like a cafe it’s hard to resist.

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Date: 9/05/2026 18:00:27
From: Michael V
ID: 2389107
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Damn I hate the way clothing manufacturers make adult female pjs childish. I don’t want owls, cartoon koalas, flowers with faces, fucking butterflies or any other twee piece of infantile crap designs on my clothes.
AAAAARGH!!¡!!!¡

Mrs V recently got a nicely coloured and patterned pyjamas at a thrift shop in Gympie. And they were on special at the right price. The pants are so nice, I keep thinking they are her day clothes…

:)

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Date: 9/05/2026 18:05:03
From: kii
ID: 2389110
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


kii said:

Damn I hate the way clothing manufacturers make adult female pjs childish. I don’t want owls, cartoon koalas, flowers with faces, fucking butterflies or any other twee piece of infantile crap designs on my clothes.
AAAAARGH!!¡!!!¡

Mrs V recently got a nicely coloured and patterned pyjamas at a thrift shop in Gympie. And they were on special at the right price. The pants are so nice, I keep thinking they are her day clothes…

:)

That’s an excellent score!
I have tartan ones, but the pants have wide floppy legs, palazzo style, and I don’t want to trip over them. I did that once with another pair and fucked up my non-airport injured knee. The bruising was spectacular. The pain was unbelievable. The icepacks were wonderful.

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Date: 9/05/2026 18:05:57
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389111
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


kii said:

Damn I hate the way clothing manufacturers make adult female pjs childish. I don’t want owls, cartoon koalas, flowers with faces, fucking butterflies or any other twee piece of infantile crap designs on my clothes.
AAAAARGH!!¡!!!¡

Mrs V recently got a nicely coloured and patterned pyjamas at a thrift shop in Gympie. And they were on special at the right price. The pants are so nice, I keep thinking they are her day clothes…

:)

Nice!

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Date: 9/05/2026 18:07:38
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2389113
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Peak Warming Man said:

Michael V said:

That’s a trifle harder.

Hehe

Dessert breakfast in bed whilst wearing Freddy Krueger pyjamas snuggled under my Muppets blanket… bliss!

ISWYDT

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Date: 9/05/2026 18:08:44
From: ms spock
ID: 2389115
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


ms spock said:

roughbarked said:

Morning is breaking. Today is going to be one degree warmer. Whoopee.
13 moe days until I can get my neck injected.

Does that mean that you will get pain relief?

That’s what we are all hoping. My family and my GP.

I hope that you get a break from the pain.

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Date: 9/05/2026 18:15:00
From: esselte
ID: 2389121
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


A couple of huge seals try to steal a small sailing boat.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AbsoluteUnits/comments/eccw6y/boat_thieving_units/

SEAL Team 2 sinking an Iranian warship.

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Date: 9/05/2026 18:16:30
From: ms spock
ID: 2389123
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:



I think that the BBC is much lower on that list due to their censorship of the genocide in Palestine. They received editorial instructions not to use the word genocide.

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Date: 9/05/2026 18:20:16
From: Michael V
ID: 2389126
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Michael V said:

kii said:

Damn I hate the way clothing manufacturers make adult female pjs childish. I don’t want owls, cartoon koalas, flowers with faces, fucking butterflies or any other twee piece of infantile crap designs on my clothes.
AAAAARGH!!¡!!!¡

Mrs V recently got a nicely coloured and patterned pyjamas at a thrift shop in Gympie. And they were on special at the right price. The pants are so nice, I keep thinking they are her day clothes…

:)

That’s an excellent score!
I have tartan ones, but the pants have wide floppy legs, palazzo style, and I don’t want to trip over them. I did that once with another pair and fucked up my non-airport injured knee. The bruising was spectacular. The pain was unbelievable. The icepacks were wonderful.

Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!

(Shudder.) If I fall I am likely to break my upper leg. Osteoporosis. Buggrit.

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Date: 9/05/2026 18:24:02
From: Michael V
ID: 2389130
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

esselte said:


Spiny Norman said:

A couple of huge seals try to steal a small sailing boat.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AbsoluteUnits/comments/eccw6y/boat_thieving_units/

SEAL Team 2 sinking an Iranian warship.

LOLOL

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Date: 9/05/2026 18:36:34
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2389141
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

there is only one google result for the phrase “gold watch as big as a banjo”.

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Date: 9/05/2026 19:13:50
From: transition
ID: 2389167
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

my viewing…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5TWGnmBq4I
How Britain Built Its Coastal Radar Network | FULL DOCUMENTARY

previous
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Uhq2qVUikg
The Führer’s Final Decisions | The Bunker | Full WWII War Movie | Anthony Hopkins Movie

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Date: 9/05/2026 19:16:52
From: kii
ID: 2389171
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’ve always wanted an anvil.

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Date: 9/05/2026 19:17:20
From: buffy
ID: 2389172
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Anyway, I’m going to make myself a dish of sliced banana and chantilly cream and go and watch Death in Paradise. I’ll come back here later.

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Date: 9/05/2026 19:18:37
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2389174
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

transition said:


my viewing…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5TWGnmBq4I
How Britain Built Its Coastal Radar Network | FULL DOCUMENTARY

previous
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Uhq2qVUikg
The Führer’s Final Decisions | The Bunker | Full WWII War Movie | Anthony Hopkins Movie

Thanks for that.

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Date: 9/05/2026 19:27:38
From: transition
ID: 2389178
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

and, in other news, I replaced the turbo oil feed pipe on the Cruze, it’s that shiny pipe goes from turbo there has a banjo fitting, then goes right behind between turbo and exhaust manifold, they run very hot, coke the inside of oil pipe restricting flow and eventually blocking completely, so I had an idea replacing it might be less expensive and less work than replacing the turbo

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Date: 9/05/2026 19:32:01
From: Kingy
ID: 2389182
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Saturday arvo didn’t go to plan. I was supposed to be working at home.

Dammit!

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Date: 9/05/2026 19:37:19
From: kii
ID: 2389184
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Great..some local dork is burning something. Awful stinky smoke. My throat is not happy.

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Date: 9/05/2026 20:04:39
From: Kingy
ID: 2389187
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The new kit racking is now assembled at the fire station.

And the comms station has been organised properly.

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Date: 9/05/2026 20:10:58
From: party_pants
ID: 2389189
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


The new kit racking is now assembled at the fire station.

And the comms station has been organised properly.


Looks great

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Date: 9/05/2026 20:32:59
From: ms spock
ID: 2389196
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Brindabellas said:


Greetings,

Glorious day in the Nation’s Capital.

Got friends visiting from Perth – went for a walk by the lake, and have dropped them off at the Art Gallery for them to do tourist stuff.

I’m having a glass of milk and some vegemite on toast before going to see Dad.

Have I missed any interesting news?

🖖🏽

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Date: 9/05/2026 20:36:04
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2389199
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


The new kit racking is now assembled at the fire station.

And the comms station has been organised properly.


Nice!

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Date: 9/05/2026 20:53:25
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2389208
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

No way I’d get my foot into that with the snake in there as well.

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Date: 9/05/2026 21:03:08
From: ms spock
ID: 2389212
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


I think I will go and read some more of the book about James Parkinson (of Parkinson’s Disease fame). I’ve done a heap of IDs this morning of Leucocoprinus leucothites. I’ve got pictures of White Dapperlings dancing through my brain.

Leucocoprinus leucothites in Victoria on iNaturalist

It’s a very handsome mushroom.

Quite swish indeed.

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Date: 9/05/2026 21:34:35
From: kii
ID: 2389219
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’ve noticed that many actors are left-handed. Quite often 2 out of the main character pool of 5ish people.

Just a random observation.

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Date: 9/05/2026 21:36:37
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2389221
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:

I’ve noticed that many actors are left-handed. Quite often 2 out of the main character pool of 5ish people.

Just a random observation.

is it always the same 2

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Date: 9/05/2026 21:48:41
From: kii
ID: 2389223
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:

kii said:

I’ve noticed that many actors are left-handed. Quite often 2 out of the main character pool of 5ish people.

Just a random observation.

is it always the same 2

Sometimes…

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Date: 10/05/2026 00:25:29
From: kii
ID: 2389244
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I need recommendations for music/podcast apps. Is Spotify still cancelled because of some fascism thing, or something?

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Date: 10/05/2026 04:01:04
From: kii
ID: 2389252
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

So, what to do when you can’t sleep? Go check out an oral and facial surgeon’s Instagram page. Why? Because she said that she didn’t know that male cats have nipples.
She’s also learning to fly jets.

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Date: 10/05/2026 07:24:06
From: Michael V
ID: 2389257
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning everybody.

18.0° C, 92% RH, overcast, light rain and light breezes. BoM forecasts 0-4 mm rain from a shower or two and a top of 24° C.

Have a great day.

:)

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Date: 10/05/2026 07:27:01
From: buffy
ID: 2389259
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 8 degrees at the back door, overcast. We are forecast 16 degrees with morning fog. I think there is a bit of fog on Mt Rouse at the moment, but nothing here at our house.

No particular plans for today yet.

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Date: 10/05/2026 07:27:20
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389260
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Mostly sunny top of 23, might be some precipitation later.

Presents have just be opened: the wine glasses turned out to hold succulents, I also received some chocolates, a cute bear from the Mother’s Day stall, and two house plants. I think they’re cooking breakfast now.

Later we’re going to my mum’s where she’ll undoubtedly find something to complain about her new smart watch. She’s been wanting one for ages, mainly for the fall detection function.

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Date: 10/05/2026 07:30:59
From: Michael V
ID: 2389262
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Mostly sunny top of 23, might be some precipitation later.

Presents have just be opened: the wine glasses turned out to hold succulents, I also received some chocolates, a cute bear from the Mother’s Day stall, and two house plants. I think they’re cooking breakfast now.

Later we’re going to my mum’s where she’ll undoubtedly find something to complain about her new smart watch. She’s been wanting one for ages, mainly for the fall detection function.

Who’s a lucky lady, then?

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Date: 10/05/2026 07:38:38
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389263
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Divine Angel said:

Mostly sunny top of 23, might be some precipitation later.

Presents have just be opened: the wine glasses turned out to hold succulents, I also received some chocolates, a cute bear from the Mother’s Day stall, and two house plants. I think they’re cooking breakfast now.

Later we’re going to my mum’s where she’ll undoubtedly find something to complain about her new smart watch. She’s been wanting one for ages, mainly for the fall detection function.

Who’s a lucky lady, then?

I’m so blessed 🥰 Mr Mutant and Mini Me are wonderful people.

Mum’s ungrateful. It’s a long held habit to find fault in everything and everyone.

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Date: 10/05/2026 08:31:47
From: Tamb
ID: 2389266
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Morning everyone.
16°, light drizzle (which we locals call grizzle)
Nothing much happening except another round of chemo starting tomorrow.
Enjoy Mother’s Day if applicable.

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Date: 10/05/2026 08:38:23
From: ms spock
ID: 2389267
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Greetings Earthlings 🖖🏽💚💚🖖🏽

Running really slow today.

18° now and 23° as the day goes on.

With such a long list of things to do I am uncertain about what I will do today.

I had a series of emails to write yesterday. I did get the bulk of them done yesterday. Getting those completed might be a start.

I hope everyone finds some moments of joy today. I saw a beautiful dragonfly yesterday.

I am way behind in reading the forum.

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Date: 10/05/2026 08:39:44
From: ms spock
ID: 2389268
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Tamb said:


Morning everyone.
16°, light drizzle (which we locals call grizzle)
Nothing much happening except another round of chemo starting tomorrow.
Enjoy Mother’s Day if applicable.

Good luck with your chemo Tamb.

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Date: 10/05/2026 08:42:52
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389269
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Tamb said:


Morning everyone.
16°, light drizzle (which we locals call grizzle)
Nothing much happening except another round of chemo starting tomorrow.
Enjoy Mother’s Day if applicable.

G’day. You have been doing a great job of keep on keeping on. Keep up the good work mate.

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Date: 10/05/2026 08:46:57
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389270
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:

Greetings Earthlings 🖖🏽💚💚🖖🏽

Running really slow today.

18° now and 23° as the day goes on.

With such a long list of things to do I am uncertain about what I will do today.

I had a series of emails to write yesterday. I did get the bulk of them done yesterday. Getting those completed might be a start.

I hope everyone finds some moments of joy today. I saw a beautiful dragonfly yesterday.

I am way behind in reading the forum.

5.5 deg at 7:00AM and is 10.2 now, 8:30AM. No wind. Expect a sunny day with a max of 21.

I’ll be looking for moments of joy all day.

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Date: 10/05/2026 08:48:07
From: ms spock
ID: 2389271
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


ms spock said:

Greetings Earthlings 🖖🏽💚💚🖖🏽

Running really slow today.

18° now and 23° as the day goes on.

With such a long list of things to do I am uncertain about what I will do today.

I had a series of emails to write yesterday. I did get the bulk of them done yesterday. Getting those completed might be a start.

I hope everyone finds some moments of joy today. I saw a beautiful dragonfly yesterday.

I am way behind in reading the forum.

5.5 deg at 7:00AM and is 10.2 now, 8:30AM. No wind. Expect a sunny day with a max of 21.

I’ll be looking for moments of joy all day.

Chilly!

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Date: 10/05/2026 08:55:05
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389273
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


roughbarked said:

ms spock said:

Greetings Earthlings 🖖🏽💚💚🖖🏽

Running really slow today.

18° now and 23° as the day goes on.

With such a long list of things to do I am uncertain about what I will do today.

I had a series of emails to write yesterday. I did get the bulk of them done yesterday. Getting those completed might be a start.

I hope everyone finds some moments of joy today. I saw a beautiful dragonfly yesterday.

I am way behind in reading the forum.

5.5 deg at 7:00AM and is 10.2 now, 8:30AM. No wind. Expect a sunny day with a max of 21.

I’ll be looking for moments of joy all day.

Chilly!

Yes. It is quite clear that winter is on its way.

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Date: 10/05/2026 08:57:45
From: ms spock
ID: 2389276
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

On Friday morning I went to the Yarning Circle which welcomes Non Indigenous and Indigenous people a like. It was very moving. It was at the local Aboriginal Community Centre. I wish all Australians had this opportunity. The cultural learning leaves you with a full heart. It’s on every week. I don’t get there as often as I would like. This was the first time I got there this year. So I am not a regular but I feel quite emotional in a positive way when I leave. And the new understandings leave me in deep thought for quite some time in the weeks after I have gone.

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Date: 10/05/2026 09:01:27
From: Tamb
ID: 2389279
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Tamb said:

Morning everyone.
16°, light drizzle (which we locals call grizzle)
Nothing much happening except another round of chemo starting tomorrow.
Enjoy Mother’s Day if applicable.

Good luck with your chemo Tamb.


Thanks everyone.
This will be my 81st round of treatment.

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Date: 10/05/2026 09:24:46
From: transition
ID: 2389282
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

still watching this, very educational
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5TWGnmBq4I
How Britain Built Its Coastal Radar Network | FULL DOCUMENTARY

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Date: 10/05/2026 09:26:34
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2389283
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Morning pilgrims, I had warm milk on my weetbix this morning.
Over.

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Date: 10/05/2026 09:29:51
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2389284
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

transition said:


still watching this, very educational
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5TWGnmBq4I
How Britain Built Its Coastal Radar Network | FULL DOCUMENTARY

I watched it last night, interesting that they went for the 3rd best option because they could build it fast as war was looming, it did the job.

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Date: 10/05/2026 09:30:18
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389285
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Morning pilgrims, I had warm milk on my weetbix this morning.
Over.

I used to get warm milk at dawn every morning in the past.

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Date: 10/05/2026 09:31:49
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2389286
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Tamb said:


ms spock said:

Tamb said:

Morning everyone.
16°, light drizzle (which we locals call grizzle)
Nothing much happening except another round of chemo starting tomorrow.
Enjoy Mother’s Day if applicable.

Good luck with your chemo Tamb.


Thanks everyone.
This will be my 81st round of treatment.

You must be getting to legend status nowm.

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Date: 10/05/2026 09:52:35
From: transition
ID: 2389291
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

i’m having an apple for breakfast, and there’s nothing you can do, you’re not the boss of apples, i’ve put the kibosh on your plans for apple fascism, foiled your expansionist plans that way, give up now

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Date: 10/05/2026 09:54:58
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2389293
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

transition said:


i’m having an apple for breakfast, and there’s nothing you can do, you’re not the boss of apples, i’ve put the kibosh on your plans for apple fascism, foiled your expansionist plans that way, give up now

The apple police notified.

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Date: 10/05/2026 09:55:58
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389294
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

transition said:


i’m having an apple for breakfast, and there’s nothing you can do, you’re not the boss of apples, i’ve put the kibosh on your plans for apple fascism, foiled your expansionist plans that way, give up now

That’s what I am having.

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Date: 10/05/2026 10:13:21
From: Michael V
ID: 2389298
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

That was a very pleasant forty minute fast stroll along the beach. Found a nice small piece of coral and a very nicely eroded small piece of thick bark. I’ll clean them up later.

First though, breakfast. Which will be a short thin sausage, fried tomato and kimchi.

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Date: 10/05/2026 10:16:07
From: Michael V
ID: 2389299
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Tamb said:


ms spock said:

Tamb said:

Morning everyone.
16°, light drizzle (which we locals call grizzle)
Nothing much happening except another round of chemo starting tomorrow.
Enjoy Mother’s Day if applicable.

Good luck with your chemo Tamb.


Thanks everyone.
This will be my 81st round of treatment.

Wow!

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Date: 10/05/2026 10:21:20
From: Michael V
ID: 2389301
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


On Friday morning I went to the Yarning Circle which welcomes Non Indigenous and Indigenous people a like. It was very moving. It was at the local Aboriginal Community Centre. I wish all Australians had this opportunity. The cultural learning leaves you with a full heart. It’s on every week. I don’t get there as often as I would like. This was the first time I got there this year. So I am not a regular but I feel quite emotional in a positive way when I leave. And the new understandings leave me in deep thought for quite some time in the weeks after I have gone.

Nice.

:)

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Date: 10/05/2026 11:21:49
From: buffy
ID: 2389313
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

And I’m back. I was procrastinating on cleaning out a corner kitchen cupboard, for which I knew I would have to kneel down and get my head inside. But it’s done now. I’d noticed that mice had been in there, so someone must have neglected to properly close the door at some stage. That cupboard has glassware on the top shelf and casseroles and miscellany on the bottom. I had to wash all of it. I guess that can wait another 20 years for its next cleanout.

I’ve got a box in there that contains jugs and juice squeezers. At some point my mother decided that I was collecting jugs. I have no idea where she got the idea except that I have got a couple of rather nice milk jugs. There is also a red plastic eggcup which I think she said was mine when I was a toddler. I’ve popped it back in the bottom of the box.

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Date: 10/05/2026 12:38:55
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389331
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Wish we still had a gardening forum, I have a question about a houseplant.

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Date: 10/05/2026 12:40:52
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2389333
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

“So if they’re using Aliens to distract us from the Epstein Files, is this technically Alien vs. Predator?”

https://x.com/mistressdivy/status/2053180554925723767

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Date: 10/05/2026 12:41:00
From: ms spock
ID: 2389334
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Wish we still had a gardening forum, I have a question about a houseplant.

I miss the gardening forum, science forum, scribbly gum, and tech talk. I wish we had them all back.

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Date: 10/05/2026 12:42:17
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389336
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Divine Angel said:

Wish we still had a gardening forum, I have a question about a houseplant.

I miss the gardening forum, science forum, scribbly gum, and tech talk. I wish we had them all back.

I wish we had all the people 😢 I miss the people more than anything else.

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Date: 10/05/2026 12:42:17
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389337
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Wish we still had a gardening forum, I have a question about a houseplant.

Which species of houseplant?

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Date: 10/05/2026 12:45:20
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389338
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Divine Angel said:

Wish we still had a gardening forum, I have a question about a houseplant.

I miss the gardening forum, science forum, scribbly gum, and tech talk. I wish we had them all back.

The gardening forum was still there last time I looked but not a lot of activity.
or rather, none.
https://tokyo3.org/forums/gardening/

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Date: 10/05/2026 12:46:34
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389339
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ms spock said:

Divine Angel said:

Wish we still had a gardening forum, I have a question about a houseplant.

I miss the gardening forum, science forum, scribbly gum, and tech talk. I wish we had them all back.

I wish we had all the people 😢 I miss the people more than anything else.

It has been a long time and we may not even know what has happened to some of them. :(

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Date: 10/05/2026 12:47:18
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389340
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all our Mothers, and other Mothers, and even people who aren’t Mothers.

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Date: 10/05/2026 12:48:32
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389342
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Happy Mother’s Day to all our Mothers, and other Mothers, and even people who aren’t Mothers.

Ditto.

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Date: 10/05/2026 12:48:44
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389343
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Divine Angel said:

Wish we still had a gardening forum, I have a question about a houseplant.

Which species of houseplant?

My anthurium has completely defoliated, but the stem is still a vibrant green. Now, the internet tells me to cover it to make a mini greenhouse and it will probably re-foliate in about 3-4 months. My question is, Brisbane is humid, even in winter, so do I really need to cover it for the humidity? All it seems to be doing right now is breeding fungus gnats.

Previously, the anthurium was perfectly healthy and happy, until I moved it somewhere it doesn’t get a lot of light. When it got down to 2 leaves I moved it again to my room which gets morning sun.

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Date: 10/05/2026 12:50:40
From: kii
ID: 2389345
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

It’s morning. I’ve woken up twice since 6am. Eating toasted sourdough bread…omfg it is so good.

It feels warmish outside. Blergh.

A Mother’s Day card son#2 made for me when he was about 6…?

You can slide my eyes sideways and they can also change colour.

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Date: 10/05/2026 12:52:15
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389348
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


roughbarked said:

Divine Angel said:

Wish we still had a gardening forum, I have a question about a houseplant.

Which species of houseplant?

My anthurium has completely defoliated, but the stem is still a vibrant green. Now, the internet tells me to cover it to make a mini greenhouse and it will probably re-foliate in about 3-4 months. My question is, Brisbane is humid, even in winter, so do I really need to cover it for the humidity? All it seems to be doing right now is breeding fungus gnats.

Previously, the anthurium was perfectly healthy and happy, until I moved it somewhere it doesn’t get a lot of light. When it got down to 2 leaves I moved it again to my room which gets morning sun.

Is it one of the climbing ones?

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Date: 10/05/2026 12:52:26
From: kii
ID: 2389349
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Wish we still had a gardening forum, I have a question about a houseplant.

Ask ruby, she knows stuff.

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Date: 10/05/2026 12:54:04
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389350
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Mostly sunny top of 23, might be some precipitation later.

Presents have just be opened: the wine glasses turned out to hold succulents, I also received some chocolates, a cute bear from the Mother’s Day stall, and two house plants. I think they’re cooking breakfast now.

Later we’re going to my mum’s where she’ll undoubtedly find something to complain about her new smart watch. She’s been wanting one for ages, mainly for the fall detection function.

Good score, well done Mini Me and her sidekick.

Good luck with your Mum.

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Date: 10/05/2026 12:55:47
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389351
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Divine Angel said:

roughbarked said:

Which species of houseplant?

My anthurium has completely defoliated, but the stem is still a vibrant green. Now, the internet tells me to cover it to make a mini greenhouse and it will probably re-foliate in about 3-4 months. My question is, Brisbane is humid, even in winter, so do I really need to cover it for the humidity? All it seems to be doing right now is breeding fungus gnats.

Previously, the anthurium was perfectly healthy and happy, until I moved it somewhere it doesn’t get a lot of light. When it got down to 2 leaves I moved it again to my room which gets morning sun.

Is it one of the climbing ones?

Anyway, they aren’t fond of sunlight. They survive in lower light than nost house plants. The Fungus gnats may be a direction to look at. Maybe do some clean repotting to try and get rid of whatever fungus is attracting them.

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Date: 10/05/2026 12:56:22
From: ms spock
ID: 2389352
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ms spock said:

Divine Angel said:

Wish we still had a gardening forum, I have a question about a houseplant.

I miss the gardening forum, science forum, scribbly gum, and tech talk. I wish we had them all back.

I wish we had all the people 😢 I miss the people more than anything else.

It would be so good to have all the people back. I also miss all the people. 😢 It would be so good to get them all back together.

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Date: 10/05/2026 12:56:46
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389353
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Divine Angel said:

roughbarked said:

Which species of houseplant?

My anthurium has completely defoliated, but the stem is still a vibrant green. Now, the internet tells me to cover it to make a mini greenhouse and it will probably re-foliate in about 3-4 months. My question is, Brisbane is humid, even in winter, so do I really need to cover it for the humidity? All it seems to be doing right now is breeding fungus gnats.

Previously, the anthurium was perfectly healthy and happy, until I moved it somewhere it doesn’t get a lot of light. When it got down to 2 leaves I moved it again to my room which gets morning sun.

Is it one of the climbing ones?

No

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Date: 10/05/2026 12:58:20
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389354
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


roughbarked said:

Divine Angel said:

My anthurium has completely defoliated, but the stem is still a vibrant green. Now, the internet tells me to cover it to make a mini greenhouse and it will probably re-foliate in about 3-4 months. My question is, Brisbane is humid, even in winter, so do I really need to cover it for the humidity? All it seems to be doing right now is breeding fungus gnats.

Previously, the anthurium was perfectly healthy and happy, until I moved it somewhere it doesn’t get a lot of light. When it got down to 2 leaves I moved it again to my room which gets morning sun.

Is it one of the climbing ones?

Anyway, they aren’t fond of sunlight. They survive in lower light than nost house plants. The Fungus gnats may be a direction to look at. Maybe do some clean repotting to try and get rid of whatever fungus is attracting them.

It was repotted less than a month ago, as were all my other plants. Partly because of drainage and partly for gnats.

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Date: 10/05/2026 12:58:36
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389355
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


roughbarked said:

Divine Angel said:

My anthurium has completely defoliated, but the stem is still a vibrant green. Now, the internet tells me to cover it to make a mini greenhouse and it will probably re-foliate in about 3-4 months. My question is, Brisbane is humid, even in winter, so do I really need to cover it for the humidity? All it seems to be doing right now is breeding fungus gnats.

Previously, the anthurium was perfectly healthy and happy, until I moved it somewhere it doesn’t get a lot of light. When it got down to 2 leaves I moved it again to my room which gets morning sun.

Is it one of the climbing ones?

Anyway, they aren’t fond of sunlight. They survive in lower light than nost house plants. The Fungus gnats may be a direction to look at. Maybe do some clean repotting to try and get rid of whatever fungus is attracting them.

It was repotted less than a month ago, as were all my other plants. Partly because of drainage and partly for gnats. The gnats are a huge problem here, because of the humidity.

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Date: 10/05/2026 12:59:55
From: kii
ID: 2389356
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Divine Angel said:

ms spock said:

I miss the gardening forum, science forum, scribbly gum, and tech talk. I wish we had them all back.

I wish we had all the people 😢 I miss the people more than anything else.

It would be so good to have all the people back. I also miss all the people. 😢 It would be so good to get them all back together.

No.

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Date: 10/05/2026 13:01:02
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389357
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


roughbarked said:

roughbarked said:

Is it one of the climbing ones?

Anyway, they aren’t fond of sunlight. They survive in lower light than nost house plants. The Fungus gnats may be a direction to look at. Maybe do some clean repotting to try and get rid of whatever fungus is attracting them.

It was repotted less than a month ago, as were all my other plants. Partly because of drainage and partly for gnats. The gnats are a huge problem here, because of the humidity.

By cover did you mean to put it in the dark?
or was the cover transparent?
Covering would increase the humidity problem.
Maybe a fan or a open window for air flow?

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Date: 10/05/2026 13:03:18
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389358
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


ms spock said:

Divine Angel said:

Wish we still had a gardening forum, I have a question about a houseplant.

I miss the gardening forum, science forum, scribbly gum, and tech talk. I wish we had them all back.

The gardening forum was still there last time I looked but not a lot of activity.
or rather, none.
https://tokyo3.org/forums/gardening/

The last time dv was there: 10/12/2023 23:20:58
From: dv
ID: 2101970
Subject: re: Summer weather now..

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Date: 10/05/2026 13:06:34
From: ms spock
ID: 2389361
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Happy Mother’s Day to all our Mothers, and other Mothers, and even people who aren’t Mothers.

:)

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Date: 10/05/2026 13:10:10
From: party_pants
ID: 2389362
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Happy Mother’s Day to all our Mothers, and other Mothers, and even people who aren’t Mothers.

and a happy Mothers Day to you too Mr Car.

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Date: 10/05/2026 13:13:21
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2389365
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

FWIW there’s a good copy of Project Hail Mary out now.

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Date: 10/05/2026 13:21:08
From: buffy
ID: 2389367
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I think I will go outside and fill the FOGO bin and put it out and then have a read and siesta on the bed.

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Date: 10/05/2026 13:24:12
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389369
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


I think I will go outside and fill the FOGO bin and put it out and then have a read and siesta on the bed.

I’ve cleaned the carport and put stuff away, loaded up the bottle recycling. Maybe I should take a trip to town and check the fuel prices.

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Date: 10/05/2026 13:31:23
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2389371
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


I think I will go outside

Will you be awhile.

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Date: 10/05/2026 13:34:40
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2389372
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:

Divine Angel said:

roughbarked said:

ms spock said:

Divine Angel said:

Wish we still had a gardening forum, I have a question about a houseplant.

I miss the gardening forum, science forum, scribbly gum, and tech talk. I wish we had them all back.

The gardening forum was still there last time I looked but not a lot of activity.
or rather, none.
https://tokyo3.org/forums/gardening/

I wish we had all the people 😢 I miss the people more than anything else.

It has been a long time and we may not even know what has happened to some of them. :(

yeah we get that it’s the way things go but like a country town it is sad on the wane

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Date: 10/05/2026 13:37:24
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2389373
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:

buffy said:

I think I will go outside

Will you be awhile.

sadly for all of yous we’re heading back inside

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Date: 10/05/2026 13:47:00
From: buffy
ID: 2389379
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


buffy said:

I think I will go outside and fill the FOGO bin and put it out and then have a read and siesta on the bed.

I’ve cleaned the carport and put stuff away, loaded up the bottle recycling. Maybe I should take a trip to town and check the fuel prices.

You can do that online, you know. I use Petrol Spy.

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Date: 10/05/2026 13:47:22
From: buffy
ID: 2389380
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


buffy said:

I think I will go outside

Will you be awhile.

I was.

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Date: 10/05/2026 14:14:01
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2389391
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

finished cutting back my fig tree. was taking over.

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Date: 10/05/2026 14:16:28
From: buffy
ID: 2389392
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


finished cutting back my fig tree. was taking over.

They tend to do that.

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Date: 10/05/2026 14:56:00
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2389397
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


roughbarked said:

buffy said:

I think I will go outside and fill the FOGO bin and put it out and then have a read and siesta on the bed.

I’ve cleaned the carport and put stuff away, loaded up the bottle recycling. Maybe I should take a trip to town and check the fuel prices.

You can do that online, you know. I use Petrol Spy.

NSW might have similar to what Victoria has where there’s a dedicated site for this in the Services Victoria app.

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Date: 10/05/2026 14:59:46
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2389398
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


finished cutting back my fig tree. was taking over.

Do you think you’re FIGJAM or something?

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Date: 10/05/2026 15:01:48
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2389399
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


Bogsnorkler said:

finished cutting back my fig tree. was taking over.

Do you think you’re FIGJAM or something?

I’m too humble to admit that.

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Date: 10/05/2026 15:15:10
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389402
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I just had the loveliest phone call from someone I’ve not heard their voice in years. I’m so happy they still have my number, I lost theirs a while ago.

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Date: 10/05/2026 15:21:35
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389404
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


I just had the loveliest phone call from someone I’ve not heard their voice in years. I’m so happy they still have my number, I lost theirs a while ago.

That’s good news.

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Date: 10/05/2026 15:33:56
From: captain_spalding
ID: 2389407
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

This explains things, to somedegree:

https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/adBGpAB_460svav1.mp4

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Date: 10/05/2026 15:40:05
From: Michael V
ID: 2389408
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


I just had the loveliest phone call from someone I’ve not heard their voice in years. I’m so happy they still have my number, I lost theirs a while ago.

:)

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Date: 10/05/2026 15:42:23
From: Michael V
ID: 2389410
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

captain_spalding said:


This explains things, to somedegree:

https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/adBGpAB_460svav1.mp4

LOLOLOL

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Date: 10/05/2026 16:03:50
From: Neophyte
ID: 2389418
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


I just had the loveliest phone call from someone I’ve not heard their voice in years. I’m so happy they still have my number, I lost theirs a while ago.

Well, I hope you made a point of getting it before the end of the call.

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Date: 10/05/2026 16:45:54
From: esselte
ID: 2389427
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

New word for me:

Ensorcell verb (used with object) to bewitch.

1535–45; < Middle French ensorceler to bewitch, dissimilated variant of ensorcerer. See en- 1, sorcerer

The beauty of the moon ensorcelled them.

He sometimes wondered why he could ensorcell so many with his wit and style but not have a lover.

It was Lewis who helped ensorcell Jam with stronger grooves.

Such verbal raptures may ensorcell seventh graders and leave older readers occasionally feeling that they need to lie down.

If I weren’t wearing a string of rowan berries, he could ensorcell me so that I thought dirt was some kind of delicacy.

O king, beware lest this youth ensorcell thee with his sorcery and beguile thee with his wiles.

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Date: 10/05/2026 16:50:27
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2389429
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

esselte said:


New word for me:

Ensorcell verb (used with object) to bewitch.

1535–45; < Middle French ensorceler to bewitch, dissimilated variant of ensorcerer. See en- 1, sorcerer

The beauty of the moon ensorcelled them.

He sometimes wondered why he could ensorcell so many with his wit and style but not have a lover.

It was Lewis who helped ensorcell Jam with stronger grooves.

Such verbal raptures may ensorcell seventh graders and leave older readers occasionally feeling that they need to lie down.

If I weren’t wearing a string of rowan berries, he could ensorcell me so that I thought dirt was some kind of delicacy.

O king, beware lest this youth ensorcell thee with his sorcery and beguile thee with his wiles.

My learnen for today.

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Date: 10/05/2026 16:51:06
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389430
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

LOL there’s a post on the school Facebook page asking how to assemble a photo frame we had at the stall 😂

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Date: 10/05/2026 16:57:16
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389432
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 10/05/2026 17:00:55
From: kii
ID: 2389433
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


LOL there’s a post on the school Facebook page asking how to assemble a photo frame we had at the stall 😂

Why is that funny?

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Date: 10/05/2026 17:29:43
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389438
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


LOL there’s a post on the school Facebook page asking how to assemble a photo frame we had at the stall 😂

Heh. Parents just as unfamiliar by the sound of it.

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Date: 10/05/2026 17:32:00
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389440
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Sunset. Experimented with the AI clean-up tool on the phone. You can see remnants of the telegraph wires in the sky, and the road is a bit wonky cos I asked it to remove the neighbour’s boat.

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Date: 10/05/2026 17:34:42
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2389441
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:

Sunset. Experimented with the AI clean-up tool on the phone. You can see remnants of the telegraph wires in the sky, and the road is a bit wonky cos I asked it to remove the neighbour’s boat.


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Date: 10/05/2026 17:36:51
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389442
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Sunset. Experimented with the AI clean-up tool on the phone. You can see remnants of the telegraph wires in the sky, and the road is a bit wonky cos I asked it to remove the neighbour’s boat.


Should have asked it to add a flying saucer or two.

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Date: 10/05/2026 17:45:32
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2389444
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Sunset. Experimented with the AI clean-up tool on the phone. You can see remnants of the telegraph wires in the sky, and the road is a bit wonky cos I asked it to remove the neighbour’s boat.


All photos on the interweb should be real and not tampered with, the interweb should have a Death Squad to police it, treat them like horse thieves.

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Date: 10/05/2026 17:52:56
From: Michael V
ID: 2389447
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Divine Angel said:

Sunset. Experimented with the AI clean-up tool on the phone. You can see remnants of the telegraph wires in the sky, and the road is a bit wonky cos I asked it to remove the neighbour’s boat.


All photos on the interweb should be real and not tampered with, the interweb should have a Death Squad to police it, treat them like horse thieves.

Aye, aye.

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Date: 10/05/2026 18:00:48
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389451
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Divine Angel said:

Sunset. Experimented with the AI clean-up tool on the phone. You can see remnants of the telegraph wires in the sky, and the road is a bit wonky cos I asked it to remove the neighbour’s boat.


All photos on the interweb should be real and not tampered with, the interweb should have a Death Squad to police it, treat them like horse thieves.

You just want to see the boat, don’t you?

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Date: 10/05/2026 18:02:53
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2389452
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Peak Warming Man said:

Divine Angel said:

Sunset. Experimented with the AI clean-up tool on the phone. You can see remnants of the telegraph wires in the sky, and the road is a bit wonky cos I asked it to remove the neighbour’s boat.


All photos on the interweb should be real and not tampered with, the interweb should have a Death Squad to police it, treat them like horse thieves.

You just want to see the boat, don’t you?

Hehe

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Date: 10/05/2026 18:52:19
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389459
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


roughbarked said:

buffy said:

I think I will go outside and fill the FOGO bin and put it out and then have a read and siesta on the bed.

I’ve cleaned the carport and put stuff away, loaded up the bottle recycling. Maybe I should take a trip to town and check the fuel prices.

You can do that online, you know. I use Petrol Spy.

Yeah I know. I had to go to town for a number of other things and The fuel prices don’t change often enough to bother as I have to drive past one of the cheapest fuel stations in town to get tere.

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Date: 10/05/2026 18:55:05
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389464
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


finished cutting back my fig tree. was taking over.

Is that a before or after photo?

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Date: 10/05/2026 18:56:44
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389465
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’d better have an hour’s kip if I’m going to be tackling that arduous cycling stage tonight.

If anyone wants me, tell them: “Sorry to have to break it to you, but Bubblecar is just an AI chatbot.”

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Date: 10/05/2026 18:56:45
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389466
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


buffy said:

roughbarked said:

I’ve cleaned the carport and put stuff away, loaded up the bottle recycling. Maybe I should take a trip to town and check the fuel prices.

You can do that online, you know. I use Petrol Spy.

NSW might have similar to what Victoria has where there’s a dedicated site for this in the Services Victoria app.

Yes. Services NSW. I get their newsletters.

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Date: 10/05/2026 19:04:07
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389468
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Divine Angel said:

Sunset. Experimented with the AI clean-up tool on the phone. You can see remnants of the telegraph wires in the sky, and the road is a bit wonky cos I asked it to remove the neighbour’s boat.


All photos on the interweb should be real and not tampered with, the interweb should have a Death Squad to police it, treat them like horse thieves.

Straight off the Camera SOC.

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Date: 10/05/2026 19:06:19
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2389470
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Peak Warming Man said:

Divine Angel said:

Sunset. Experimented with the AI clean-up tool on the phone. You can see remnants of the telegraph wires in the sky, and the road is a bit wonky cos I asked it to remove the neighbour’s boat.


All photos on the interweb should be real and not tampered with, the interweb should have a Death Squad to police it, treat them like horse thieves.

Straight off the Camera SOC.

Colorful shot.

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Date: 10/05/2026 19:06:34
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389471
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Peak Warming Man said:

Divine Angel said:

Sunset. Experimented with the AI clean-up tool on the phone. You can see remnants of the telegraph wires in the sky, and the road is a bit wonky cos I asked it to remove the neighbour’s boat.


All photos on the interweb should be real and not tampered with, the interweb should have a Death Squad to police it, treat them like horse thieves.

You just want to see the boat, don’t you?

Well you keep telling us about it. Maybe we could see the bigger picture more easily with an actual photo. ;)

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Date: 10/05/2026 19:07:57
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389473
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Tau.Neutrino said:


roughbarked said:

Peak Warming Man said:

All photos on the interweb should be real and not tampered with, the interweb should have a Death Squad to police it, treat them like horse thieves.

Straight off the Camera SOC.

Colorful shot.

I get some big skies around here.

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Date: 10/05/2026 19:09:43
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2389474
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Tau.Neutrino said:

roughbarked said:

Straight off the Camera SOC.

Colorful shot.

I get some big skies around here.

I like wide views.

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Date: 10/05/2026 19:15:20
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389475
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Tau.Neutrino said:

roughbarked said:

Straight off the Camera SOC.

Colorful shot.

I get some big skies around here.



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Date: 10/05/2026 19:17:30
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2389477
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Bogsnorkler said:

finished cutting back my fig tree. was taking over.

Is that a before or after photo?

after. you can see the original spread by the bare ground.

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Date: 10/05/2026 19:23:10
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389479
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


roughbarked said:

Bogsnorkler said:

finished cutting back my fig tree. was taking over.

Is that a before or after photo?

after. you can see the original spread by the bare ground.

OK, so you leave the top figs for the birds?

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Date: 10/05/2026 19:34:16
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2389482
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Bogsnorkler said:

roughbarked said:

Is that a before or after photo?

after. you can see the original spread by the bare ground.

OK, so you leave the top figs for the birds?

I wasn’t getting on a ladder to trim up there. I just wanted to reduce its width so it didn’t take up half, exaggeration, the garden. Plus I am not keen on figs. eat a few.

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Date: 10/05/2026 19:35:07
From: Woodie
ID: 2389483
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Peak Warming Man said:

Divine Angel said:

Sunset. Experimented with the AI clean-up tool on the phone. You can see remnants of the telegraph wires in the sky, and the road is a bit wonky cos I asked it to remove the neighbour’s boat.


All photos on the interweb should be real and not tampered with, the interweb should have a Death Squad to police it, treat them like horse thieves.

You just want to see the boat, don’t you?

You could have told AI that you needed a bigger boat.

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Date: 10/05/2026 19:44:18
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389484
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


roughbarked said:

Bogsnorkler said:

after. you can see the original spread by the bare ground.

OK, so you leave the top figs for the birds?

I wasn’t getting on a ladder to trim up there. I just wanted to reduce its width so it didn’t take up half, exaggeration, the garden. Plus I am not keen on figs. eat a few.

Same but I don’t get on a ladder for the high ones either. The birds have eat something. I have two fig trees. Probably should have grafted one onto the other so to only have one tree with the benefits of the two. Can still make that a project and thus can take one tree out to get more vegie space.

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Date: 10/05/2026 19:52:32
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2389485
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


Divine Angel said:

Peak Warming Man said:

All photos on the interweb should be real and not tampered with, the interweb should have a Death Squad to police it, treat them like horse thieves.

You just want to see the boat, don’t you?

You could have told AI that you needed a bigger boat.

wait who died

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Date: 10/05/2026 20:05:44
From: Woodie
ID: 2389487
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


I’d better have an hour’s kip if I’m going to be tackling that arduous cycling stage tonight.

If anyone wants me, tell them: “Sorry to have to break it to you, but Bubblecar is just an AI chatbot.”

Oi !!!!! Parpyone……..

GET OUTA BED

Le bicyclettes has started!!! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️

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Date: 10/05/2026 20:06:17
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389488
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:


Woodie said:

Divine Angel said:

You just want to see the boat, don’t you?

You could have told AI that you needed a bigger boat.

wait who died

‘Twould be unfortunate indeed for her neighbour to die and leave DA the boat. It wouldn’t fit in her driveway.

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Date: 10/05/2026 20:10:52
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389491
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


Bubblecar said:

I’d better have an hour’s kip if I’m going to be tackling that arduous cycling stage tonight.

If anyone wants me, tell them: “Sorry to have to break it to you, but Bubblecar is just an AI chatbot.”

Oi !!!!! Parpyone……..

GET OUTA BED

Le bicyclettes has started!!! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️

Yeah I’m up and watching, no need to shout :)

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Date: 10/05/2026 20:30:50
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2389498
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


roughbarked said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

Colorful shot.

I get some big skies around here.




Impressive.

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Date: 10/05/2026 22:07:24
From: buffy
ID: 2389528
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Just watched the first episode of “Queen of Fucking Everything”. Finnish dark comedy. Odd. But then so was “The Man Who Died” and that was worth watching all episodes.

SBS link

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Date: 10/05/2026 22:15:04
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389530
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Yttrium. We don’t hear much about yttrium, but has Australia has significant reserves of it.

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Date: 11/05/2026 02:10:42
From: dv
ID: 2389554
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Doctor Who marathon…

The Visitation

I don’t remember this one at all. A semi-historical, set in the Great Plague of 1666, but with aliens. It’s alright, nothing to write home about.

Arthur from On the Buses (Michael Robbins) hams it up as an out of work thespian turned highwayman.

TEGAN: While you were enjoying forty eight hours peaceful sleep in the delta wave augmenter, my mind was occupied… Taken over.

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Date: 11/05/2026 06:38:13
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389557
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Top of 23 today, mostly clear, might be an afternoon shower.

Either work or uni today.

Had a bunch of dreams which were very sensory. In one dream, I was watching an old movie starring Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant. Audrey started singing It’s Only the Beginning by Deborah Conway. In another dream, I was eating a barbiturate leaf. It was crunchy and leafy-tasting. There was another dream where I smelled the flowers in pots outside the room I was in.

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Date: 11/05/2026 07:15:11
From: buffy
ID: 2389559
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 8 degrees at the back door, overcast. We are forecast 18 degrees with cloud clearing.

Going to the bush. Mr buffy will mess about on the tractor. Strong Friend may join us to pick up a load of wood, some of which will be milled, some for firewood. I will do a Fungi Foray. I’m only planning a short walk today, a couple of km. If the place is popping with fungi after the rain, that will take me a couple of hours.

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Date: 11/05/2026 07:25:28
From: ruby
ID: 2389563
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Good morning Holidayers. Presently 8 degrees at the back door, overcast. We are forecast 18 degrees with cloud clearing.

Going to the bush. Mr buffy will mess about on the tractor. Strong Friend may join us to pick up a load of wood, some of which will be milled, some for firewood. I will do a Fungi Foray. I’m only planning a short walk today, a couple of km. If the place is popping with fungi after the rain, that will take me a couple of hours.

Happy fungi foraying Buffy.
There was a fellow at the farmers markets doing a roaring trade in bags of kindling and also had about a hundred breadboards on display. Bought mine and chatted and found out he has a timber mill up at Kulnura. So I got his number and will be talking to my tree lopper buddy to get some choice bits sent up there.

Young fellow I work with has recently bought an engraving machine so I’ll give him the new breadboard to get decorated with a native plant design.

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Date: 11/05/2026 07:28:17
From: ms spock
ID: 2389565
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Greetings Earthlings

Now it is 17°. Today it is partly sunny with a top of 22°.

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Date: 11/05/2026 07:29:01
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2389567
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Morning pilgrims, chilly in the Pearl.
Got to put my medical into the department of transport today, shouldn’t be any dramas.
Apart from that nothing much.

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Date: 11/05/2026 07:34:47
From: Michael V
ID: 2389569
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Morning pilgrims, chilly in the Pearl.
Got to put my medical into the department of transport today, shouldn’t be any dramas.
Apart from that nothing much.

Is that an annual thing?

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Date: 11/05/2026 07:38:36
From: ruby
ID: 2389572
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

And good morning forum champions and hangers on and lurkers.

A drizzly start to the morning so no beach walk. Off for eye testing and to change my library books. I read the last two in a couple of days they were so good. Kate Grenville’s ‘Sarah Thornhill’, set on the Hawkesbury in the early days of colonisation. And ‘A World Of Silence’ about narcissism and domestic violence and how keeping secrets keeps the rotten system going.

And I was overjoyed to see RecipeTin Eats put up a recipe that has haunted me (in a very good way) for years. A dish I et at a Mexican takeaway 40 years ago and it was so good. And here it is-
https://www.recipetineats.com/pastel-de-choclo-chilean-corn-and-beef-casserole/

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Date: 11/05/2026 07:41:53
From: buffy
ID: 2389573
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby said:


buffy said:

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 8 degrees at the back door, overcast. We are forecast 18 degrees with cloud clearing.

Going to the bush. Mr buffy will mess about on the tractor. Strong Friend may join us to pick up a load of wood, some of which will be milled, some for firewood. I will do a Fungi Foray. I’m only planning a short walk today, a couple of km. If the place is popping with fungi after the rain, that will take me a couple of hours.

Happy fungi foraying Buffy.
There was a fellow at the farmers markets doing a roaring trade in bags of kindling and also had about a hundred breadboards on display. Bought mine and chatted and found out he has a timber mill up at Kulnura. So I got his number and will be talking to my tree lopper buddy to get some choice bits sent up there.

Young fellow I work with has recently bought an engraving machine so I’ll give him the new breadboard to get decorated with a native plant design.

There is a group who restored the old timber mill at Dunkeld and use it. It is also a static display I understand. Strong Friend is part of the group. I believe he and Mr buffy have their eye on a dead blackwood tree that should provide some useful timber. I like the idea of the engraving on the breadboard.

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Date: 11/05/2026 07:44:54
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2389575
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby said:


And good morning forum champions and hangers on and lurkers.

A drizzly start to the morning so no beach walk. Off for eye testing and to change my library books. I read the last two in a couple of days they were so good. Kate Grenville’s ‘Sarah Thornhill’, set on the Hawkesbury in the early days of colonisation. And ‘A World Of Silence’ about narcissism and domestic violence and how keeping secrets keeps the rotten system going.

And I was overjoyed to see RecipeTin Eats put up a recipe that has haunted me (in a very good way) for years. A dish I et at a Mexican takeaway 40 years ago and it was so good. And here it is-
https://www.recipetineats.com/pastel-de-choclo-chilean-corn-and-beef-casserole/

You’ll wake up Bubblecar.

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Date: 11/05/2026 07:48:13
From: ms spock
ID: 2389577
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby said:


buffy said:

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 8 degrees at the back door, overcast. We are forecast 18 degrees with cloud clearing.

Going to the bush. Mr buffy will mess about on the tractor. Strong Friend may join us to pick up a load of wood, some of which will be milled, some for firewood. I will do a Fungi Foray. I’m only planning a short walk today, a couple of km. If the place is popping with fungi after the rain, that will take me a couple of hours.

Happy fungi foraying Buffy.
There was a fellow at the farmers markets doing a roaring trade in bags of kindling and also had about a hundred breadboards on display. Bought mine and chatted and found out he has a timber mill up at Kulnura. So I got his number and will be talking to my tree lopper buddy to get some choice bits sent up there.

Young fellow I work with has recently bought an engraving machine so I’ll give him the new breadboard to get decorated with a native plant design.

It’s it an engraving machine or pyrography machine ruby?

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Date: 11/05/2026 07:48:29
From: ruby
ID: 2389578
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


ruby said:

buffy said:

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 8 degrees at the back door, overcast. We are forecast 18 degrees with cloud clearing.

Going to the bush. Mr buffy will mess about on the tractor. Strong Friend may join us to pick up a load of wood, some of which will be milled, some for firewood. I will do a Fungi Foray. I’m only planning a short walk today, a couple of km. If the place is popping with fungi after the rain, that will take me a couple of hours.

Happy fungi foraying Buffy.
There was a fellow at the farmers markets doing a roaring trade in bags of kindling and also had about a hundred breadboards on display. Bought mine and chatted and found out he has a timber mill up at Kulnura. So I got his number and will be talking to my tree lopper buddy to get some choice bits sent up there.

Young fellow I work with has recently bought an engraving machine so I’ll give him the new breadboard to get decorated with a native plant design.

There is a group who restored the old timber mill at Dunkeld and use it. It is also a static display I understand. Strong Friend is part of the group. I believe he and Mr buffy have their eye on a dead blackwood tree that should provide some useful timber. I like the idea of the engraving on the breadboard.

I have so many ideas for him to do, he’ll be a busy lad.
There are a few dead old man banksia trees around here, which have the most exquisite grain. rubs hands in glee at the thought of turning them into something lovely

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Date: 11/05/2026 07:51:53
From: ruby
ID: 2389579
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


ruby said:

buffy said:

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 8 degrees at the back door, overcast. We are forecast 18 degrees with cloud clearing.

Going to the bush. Mr buffy will mess about on the tractor. Strong Friend may join us to pick up a load of wood, some of which will be milled, some for firewood. I will do a Fungi Foray. I’m only planning a short walk today, a couple of km. If the place is popping with fungi after the rain, that will take me a couple of hours.

Happy fungi foraying Buffy.
There was a fellow at the farmers markets doing a roaring trade in bags of kindling and also had about a hundred breadboards on display. Bought mine and chatted and found out he has a timber mill up at Kulnura. So I got his number and will be talking to my tree lopper buddy to get some choice bits sent up there.

Young fellow I work with has recently bought an engraving machine so I’ll give him the new breadboard to get decorated with a native plant design.

It’s it an engraving machine or pyrography machine ruby?

Umm, laser engraving I think? He is doing a slate coaster for me with an intricate pirates and rum design. Arrrr me hearties
It can do leather and metal too.

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Date: 11/05/2026 08:08:02
From: Michael V
ID: 2389585
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby:

I unfroze the wholemeal noodle mixture and it made great hand-torn noodles. Momentarily dunking the end of the lump I was tearing from into water (I just used the boiling water I was chucking the torn pieces into) every few pulls helped stop my fingers sticking to it.

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Date: 11/05/2026 08:09:40
From: Michael V
ID: 2389587
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


ruby said:

And good morning forum champions and hangers on and lurkers.

A drizzly start to the morning so no beach walk. Off for eye testing and to change my library books. I read the last two in a couple of days they were so good. Kate Grenville’s ‘Sarah Thornhill’, set on the Hawkesbury in the early days of colonisation. And ‘A World Of Silence’ about narcissism and domestic violence and how keeping secrets keeps the rotten system going.

And I was overjoyed to see RecipeTin Eats put up a recipe that has haunted me (in a very good way) for years. A dish I et at a Mexican takeaway 40 years ago and it was so good. And here it is-
https://www.recipetineats.com/pastel-de-choclo-chilean-corn-and-beef-casserole/

You’ll wake up Bubblecar.

LOL

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Date: 11/05/2026 08:09:47
From: ms spock
ID: 2389588
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby said:


ms spock said:

ruby said:

Happy fungi foraying Buffy.
There was a fellow at the farmers markets doing a roaring trade in bags of kindling and also had about a hundred breadboards on display. Bought mine and chatted and found out he has a timber mill up at Kulnura. So I got his number and will be talking to my tree lopper buddy to get some choice bits sent up there.

Young fellow I work with has recently bought an engraving machine so I’ll give him the new breadboard to get decorated with a native plant design.

It’s it an engraving machine or pyrography machine ruby?

Umm, laser engraving I think? He is doing a slate coaster for me with an intricate pirates and rum design. Arrrr me hearties
It can do leather and metal too.

That sounds good! Being able to do leather and metal opens up a lot of opportunities.

Is it a laser machine which does the design or does he do it freehand?

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Date: 11/05/2026 08:12:49
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2389590
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I heard on the BBC last night there’s such a thing as eye speed.
It varies with age and from person to person and is virtually frame rate.
Buffy?

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Date: 11/05/2026 08:20:06
From: ruby
ID: 2389596
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


ruby:

I unfroze the wholemeal noodle mixture and it made great hand-torn noodles. Momentarily dunking the end of the lump I was tearing from into water (I just used the boiling water I was chucking the torn pieces into) every few pulls helped stop my fingers sticking to it.

How good is that MV! I have stalled a bit on my noodle making experiments as I am using up my noodle supplies in my pantry. Appreciate your info

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Date: 11/05/2026 08:21:02
From: buffy
ID: 2389598
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


I heard on the BBC last night there’s such a thing as eye speed.
It varies with age and from person to person and is virtually frame rate.
Buffy?

Link to a review of flicker fusion frequency

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Date: 11/05/2026 08:22:58
From: ruby
ID: 2389601
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


ruby said:

ms spock said:

It’s it an engraving machine or pyrography machine ruby?

Umm, laser engraving I think? He is doing a slate coaster for me with an intricate pirates and rum design. Arrrr me hearties
It can do leather and metal too.

That sounds good! Being able to do leather and metal opens up a lot of opportunities.

Is it a laser machine which does the design or does he do it freehand?

He puts a design into the machine, it can also do photos.
So many possibilities. We spent the morning brainstorming ideas

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Date: 11/05/2026 08:23:51
From: Michael V
ID: 2389603
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby said:


Michael V said:

ruby:

I unfroze the wholemeal noodle mixture and it made great hand-torn noodles. Momentarily dunking the end of the lump I was tearing from into water (I just used the boiling water I was chucking the torn pieces into) every few pulls helped stop my fingers sticking to it.

How good is that MV! I have stalled a bit on my noodle making experiments as I am using up my noodle supplies in my pantry. Appreciate your info

Yeah. I am stoked!

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Date: 11/05/2026 08:26:31
From: ms spock
ID: 2389607
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby said:


ms spock said:

ruby said:

Umm, laser engraving I think? He is doing a slate coaster for me with an intricate pirates and rum design. Arrrr me hearties
It can do leather and metal too.

That sounds good! Being able to do leather and metal opens up a lot of opportunities.

Is it a laser machine which does the design or does he do it freehand?

He puts a design into the machine, it can also do photos.
So many possibilities. We spent the morning brainstorming ideas

Wow that is fantastic opportunity to play and design for a machine like that.

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Date: 11/05/2026 08:37:33
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389617
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I see ms spock did go and check out the very quiet gardening forum. :)

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Date: 11/05/2026 08:41:35
From: buffy
ID: 2389619
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Off to the bush we go. Do I need to wear my snake gaiters today? Possibly not…workpants tucked into long socks should be good enough as I will have my eyes on the ground anyway.

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Date: 11/05/2026 08:51:12
From: ruby
ID: 2389624
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Off to the bush we go. Do I need to wear my snake gaiters today? Possibly not…workpants tucked into long socks should be good enough as I will have my eyes on the ground anyway.

I did a tree planting and weed eradication volunteer session with National Parks on Saturday at Spoon Bay, and there was lots of talk about recent snake sightings, but agreement over them being pretty cruisy snakes at this time of year. Including the death adder close encounter.
Eyes open for the win

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Date: 11/05/2026 08:52:52
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2389626
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Maybe we need to do similar to ON members.

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Date: 11/05/2026 09:10:14
From: ruby
ID: 2389640
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


roughbarked said:

Divine Angel said:

Wish we still had a gardening forum, I have a question about a houseplant.

Which species of houseplant?

My anthurium has completely defoliated, but the stem is still a vibrant green. Now, the internet tells me to cover it to make a mini greenhouse and it will probably re-foliate in about 3-4 months. My question is, Brisbane is humid, even in winter, so do I really need to cover it for the humidity? All it seems to be doing right now is breeding fungus gnats.

Previously, the anthurium was perfectly healthy and happy, until I moved it somewhere it doesn’t get a lot of light. When it got down to 2 leaves I moved it again to my room which gets morning sun.

Oh, poor anthurium, kept in the dark, I know how it feels!
Your thinking is right about it not needing a mini greenhouse, I suspect that advice is for colder American homes with heating that dry things out.
The too dark spot you had it in….not enough photosynthesis, making it short on food, and stressing the plant out. Just adding fertiliser won’t make up for a spot that is too dark. And those fungus gnats might be nibbling on the roots making more stress.
My advice is to put the plant outside under a tree to recover and buy a new plant. Repot the old one if you haven’t already but the fungus gnats may persist. And might spread to other indoor plants if you have them. At least if it is outside you won’t have to be taunted daily by the sight of the poor bare but lively green stem and its leafless sadness

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Date: 11/05/2026 09:15:38
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389644
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby said:


Divine Angel said:

roughbarked said:

Which species of houseplant?

My anthurium has completely defoliated, but the stem is still a vibrant green. Now, the internet tells me to cover it to make a mini greenhouse and it will probably re-foliate in about 3-4 months. My question is, Brisbane is humid, even in winter, so do I really need to cover it for the humidity? All it seems to be doing right now is breeding fungus gnats.

Previously, the anthurium was perfectly healthy and happy, until I moved it somewhere it doesn’t get a lot of light. When it got down to 2 leaves I moved it again to my room which gets morning sun.

Oh, poor anthurium, kept in the dark, I know how it feels!
Your thinking is right about it not needing a mini greenhouse, I suspect that advice is for colder American homes with heating that dry things out.
The too dark spot you had it in….not enough photosynthesis, making it short on food, and stressing the plant out. Just adding fertiliser won’t make up for a spot that is too dark. And those fungus gnats might be nibbling on the roots making more stress.
My advice is to put the plant outside under a tree to recover and buy a new plant. Repot the old one if you haven’t already but the fungus gnats may persist. And might spread to other indoor plants if you have them. At least if it is outside you won’t have to be taunted daily by the sight of the poor bare but lively green stem and its leafless sadness

Thank ruby. Does it need sun at all, or can I stick it out near the pond which won’t see sun until September? Otherwise I don’t really have a morning sun-shady spot for it.

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Date: 11/05/2026 09:16:10
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389646
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ruby said:

Divine Angel said:

My anthurium has completely defoliated, but the stem is still a vibrant green. Now, the internet tells me to cover it to make a mini greenhouse and it will probably re-foliate in about 3-4 months. My question is, Brisbane is humid, even in winter, so do I really need to cover it for the humidity? All it seems to be doing right now is breeding fungus gnats.

Previously, the anthurium was perfectly healthy and happy, until I moved it somewhere it doesn’t get a lot of light. When it got down to 2 leaves I moved it again to my room which gets morning sun.

Oh, poor anthurium, kept in the dark, I know how it feels!
Your thinking is right about it not needing a mini greenhouse, I suspect that advice is for colder American homes with heating that dry things out.
The too dark spot you had it in….not enough photosynthesis, making it short on food, and stressing the plant out. Just adding fertiliser won’t make up for a spot that is too dark. And those fungus gnats might be nibbling on the roots making more stress.
My advice is to put the plant outside under a tree to recover and buy a new plant. Repot the old one if you haven’t already but the fungus gnats may persist. And might spread to other indoor plants if you have them. At least if it is outside you won’t have to be taunted daily by the sight of the poor bare but lively green stem and its leafless sadness

Thank ruby. Does it need sun at all, or can I stick it out near the pond which won’t see sun until September? Otherwise I don’t really have a morning sun-shady spot for it.

It will need dappled shade.

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Date: 11/05/2026 09:38:34
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389652
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Wonder how well this will work out for them?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-05-11/tech-giant-apple-invests-macadamia-orchard-carbon-credits/106631794

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Date: 11/05/2026 09:52:18
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389663
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ruby said:

Divine Angel said:

My anthurium has completely defoliated, but the stem is still a vibrant green. Now, the internet tells me to cover it to make a mini greenhouse and it will probably re-foliate in about 3-4 months. My question is, Brisbane is humid, even in winter, so do I really need to cover it for the humidity? All it seems to be doing right now is breeding fungus gnats.

Previously, the anthurium was perfectly healthy and happy, until I moved it somewhere it doesn’t get a lot of light. When it got down to 2 leaves I moved it again to my room which gets morning sun.

Oh, poor anthurium, kept in the dark, I know how it feels!
Your thinking is right about it not needing a mini greenhouse, I suspect that advice is for colder American homes with heating that dry things out.
The too dark spot you had it in….not enough photosynthesis, making it short on food, and stressing the plant out. Just adding fertiliser won’t make up for a spot that is too dark. And those fungus gnats might be nibbling on the roots making more stress.
My advice is to put the plant outside under a tree to recover and buy a new plant. Repot the old one if you haven’t already but the fungus gnats may persist. And might spread to other indoor plants if you have them. At least if it is outside you won’t have to be taunted daily by the sight of the poor bare but lively green stem and its leafless sadness

Thank ruby. Does it need sun at all, or can I stick it out near the pond which won’t see sun until September? Otherwise I don’t really have a morning sun-shady spot for it.

Rightyo, I’ve repotted that, plus the two plants I got yesterday. I need better quality potting mix, but I’ve added some perlite as the two plants I got yesterday already had it mixed through. The anthurium is outside, near the pond where it will get some light, but not a lot. We’ll see how it goes.

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Date: 11/05/2026 09:52:19
From: ruby
ID: 2389664
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ruby said:

Divine Angel said:

My anthurium has completely defoliated, but the stem is still a vibrant green. Now, the internet tells me to cover it to make a mini greenhouse and it will probably re-foliate in about 3-4 months. My question is, Brisbane is humid, even in winter, so do I really need to cover it for the humidity? All it seems to be doing right now is breeding fungus gnats.

Previously, the anthurium was perfectly healthy and happy, until I moved it somewhere it doesn’t get a lot of light. When it got down to 2 leaves I moved it again to my room which gets morning sun.

Oh, poor anthurium, kept in the dark, I know how it feels!
Your thinking is right about it not needing a mini greenhouse, I suspect that advice is for colder American homes with heating that dry things out.
The too dark spot you had it in….not enough photosynthesis, making it short on food, and stressing the plant out. Just adding fertiliser won’t make up for a spot that is too dark. And those fungus gnats might be nibbling on the roots making more stress.
My advice is to put the plant outside under a tree to recover and buy a new plant. Repot the old one if you haven’t already but the fungus gnats may persist. And might spread to other indoor plants if you have them. At least if it is outside you won’t have to be taunted daily by the sight of the poor bare but lively green stem and its leafless sadness

Thank ruby. Does it need sun at all, or can I stick it out near the pond which won’t see sun until September? Otherwise I don’t really have a morning sun-shady spot for it.

Near the pond will work if you don’t have the filtered light of under trees

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Date: 11/05/2026 09:55:27
From: ruby
ID: 2389666
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Divine Angel said:

ruby said:

Oh, poor anthurium, kept in the dark, I know how it feels!
Your thinking is right about it not needing a mini greenhouse, I suspect that advice is for colder American homes with heating that dry things out.
The too dark spot you had it in….not enough photosynthesis, making it short on food, and stressing the plant out. Just adding fertiliser won’t make up for a spot that is too dark. And those fungus gnats might be nibbling on the roots making more stress.
My advice is to put the plant outside under a tree to recover and buy a new plant. Repot the old one if you haven’t already but the fungus gnats may persist. And might spread to other indoor plants if you have them. At least if it is outside you won’t have to be taunted daily by the sight of the poor bare but lively green stem and its leafless sadness

Thank ruby. Does it need sun at all, or can I stick it out near the pond which won’t see sun until September? Otherwise I don’t really have a morning sun-shady spot for it.

Rightyo, I’ve repotted that, plus the two plants I got yesterday. I need better quality potting mix, but I’ve added some perlite as the two plants I got yesterday already had it mixed through. The anthurium is outside, near the pond where it will get some light, but not a lot. We’ll see how it goes.

Perlite is good. Brings a bit of air to the root zone which is always good. I’m trying to remember the term my brother uses for that.
Had you fertilised the anthurium when it was in the house?

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Date: 11/05/2026 09:56:34
From: Michael V
ID: 2389667
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Wonder how well this will work out for them?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-05-11/tech-giant-apple-invests-macadamia-orchard-carbon-credits/106631794

Probably OK. Macadamias grow well on poor soils, rarely need irrigating (except at the start of their lives) and don’t seem to use much fertiliser. Commercial macadamia orchards are relatively common around this area.

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Date: 11/05/2026 09:58:01
From: ruby
ID: 2389668
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby said:


Divine Angel said:

Divine Angel said:

Thank ruby. Does it need sun at all, or can I stick it out near the pond which won’t see sun until September? Otherwise I don’t really have a morning sun-shady spot for it.

Rightyo, I’ve repotted that, plus the two plants I got yesterday. I need better quality potting mix, but I’ve added some perlite as the two plants I got yesterday already had it mixed through. The anthurium is outside, near the pond where it will get some light, but not a lot. We’ll see how it goes.

Perlite is good. Brings a bit of air to the root zone which is always good. I’m trying to remember the term my brother uses for that.
Had you fertilised the anthurium when it was in the house?

Ahhh. ‘Air filled porosity’ is what I was after.
Potting mix breaks down over time and compacts. Root zones like air space in their soil. Perlite is good for that.

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Date: 11/05/2026 09:59:06
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389669
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby said:


Divine Angel said:

Divine Angel said:

Thank ruby. Does it need sun at all, or can I stick it out near the pond which won’t see sun until September? Otherwise I don’t really have a morning sun-shady spot for it.

Rightyo, I’ve repotted that, plus the two plants I got yesterday. I need better quality potting mix, but I’ve added some perlite as the two plants I got yesterday already had it mixed through. The anthurium is outside, near the pond where it will get some light, but not a lot. We’ll see how it goes.

Perlite is good. Brings a bit of air to the root zone which is always good. I’m trying to remember the term my brother uses for that.
Had you fertilised the anthurium when it was in the house?

Yes, it’s a granular fertiliser used at the beginning of each season. However I’ve been considering switching to a liquid fertiliser.

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Date: 11/05/2026 10:04:45
From: Cymek
ID: 2389670
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

hello

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Date: 11/05/2026 10:08:14
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389673
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


roughbarked said:

Wonder how well this will work out for them?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-05-11/tech-giant-apple-invests-macadamia-orchard-carbon-credits/106631794

Probably OK. Macadamias grow well on poor soils, rarely need irrigating (except at the start of their lives) and don’t seem to use much fertiliser. Commercial macadamia orchards are relatively common around this area.

Yes. How many are on former cane growing areas?

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Date: 11/05/2026 10:12:54
From: ruby
ID: 2389675
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ruby said:

Divine Angel said:

Rightyo, I’ve repotted that, plus the two plants I got yesterday. I need better quality potting mix, but I’ve added some perlite as the two plants I got yesterday already had it mixed through. The anthurium is outside, near the pond where it will get some light, but not a lot. We’ll see how it goes.

Perlite is good. Brings a bit of air to the root zone which is always good. I’m trying to remember the term my brother uses for that.
Had you fertilised the anthurium when it was in the house?

Yes, it’s a granular fertiliser used at the beginning of each season. However I’ve been considering switching to a liquid fertiliser.

Either are good. But regular liquid ones get around the following problem I encountered in the last couple of months….
High heat can spike out fertilisers like Osmocote and granular ones to release more nutrients suddenly. We were investigating a problem with some potted banksias in the council nursery I volunteer at. It looked like they had mite damage on the new growth which was twisting the new leaves. No pests detected under a hand lens though. After consulting my brother who was having the same problem at a large flower farm in Victoria, him and his soil scientist mate worked out that the heat levels at the time did a huge nutrient dump on the plants which made them send out loads of soft new shoots, which were then hit by high and drying winds. So no one had to spray for non existent pests. Also, because they were in pots, most of the fertiliser got released leaving less for the plants in the coming months.

The low light levels look like the stressor for the anthurium, fungus gnats not helping, compacted soil too.I think the patient will live, but now you have two new babies to love.

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Date: 11/05/2026 10:24:23
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389679
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby said:

Either are good. But regular liquid ones get around the following problem I encountered in the last couple of months….
High heat can spike out fertilisers like Osmocote and granular ones to release more nutrients suddenly. We were investigating a problem with some potted banksias in the council nursery I volunteer at. It looked like they had mite damage on the new growth which was twisting the new leaves. No pests detected under a hand lens though. After consulting my brother who was having the same problem at a large flower farm in Victoria, him and his soil scientist mate worked out that the heat levels at the time did a huge nutrient dump on the plants which made them send out loads of soft new shoots, which were then hit by high and drying winds. So no one had to spray for non existent pests. Also, because they were in pots, most of the fertiliser got released leaving less for the plants in the coming months.

Huh! That’s really interesting. These back rooms get quite hot in summer even though there’s no direct light (except the room I’ve moved my study into).

For the pond plants I have a fertiliser that looks like a clump of birdseed stuck together, formulated specially for aquatic plants. It’s grouse, works really well.

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Date: 11/05/2026 10:24:44
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2389680
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Michael V said:

roughbarked said:

Wonder how well this will work out for them?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-05-11/tech-giant-apple-invests-macadamia-orchard-carbon-credits/106631794

Probably OK. Macadamias grow well on poor soils, rarely need irrigating (except at the start of their lives) and don’t seem to use much fertiliser. Commercial macadamia orchards are relatively common around this area.

Yes. How many are on former cane growing areas?

what makes them good

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Date: 11/05/2026 10:25:43
From: Cymek
ID: 2389682
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Michael V said:

roughbarked said:

Wonder how well this will work out for them?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-05-11/tech-giant-apple-invests-macadamia-orchard-carbon-credits/106631794

Probably OK. Macadamias grow well on poor soils, rarely need irrigating (except at the start of their lives) and don’t seem to use much fertiliser. Commercial macadamia orchards are relatively common around this area.

Yes. How many are on former cane growing areas?

My former house has one, grown in builder type sand originally with mulch on top

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Date: 11/05/2026 10:26:55
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389683
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


roughbarked said:

Michael V said:

Probably OK. Macadamias grow well on poor soils, rarely need irrigating (except at the start of their lives) and don’t seem to use much fertiliser. Commercial macadamia orchards are relatively common around this area.

Yes. How many are on former cane growing areas?

My former house has one, grown in builder type sand originally with mulch on top

Well drained soil is preferred.

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Date: 11/05/2026 10:30:36
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389684
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Don’t you hate it when you sneeze, and bite your tongue in the process? You’d hope evolution would have sorted out that problem.

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Date: 11/05/2026 10:30:53
From: Michael V
ID: 2389685
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Michael V said:

roughbarked said:

Wonder how well this will work out for them?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-05-11/tech-giant-apple-invests-macadamia-orchard-carbon-credits/106631794

Probably OK. Macadamias grow well on poor soils, rarely need irrigating (except at the start of their lives) and don’t seem to use much fertiliser. Commercial macadamia orchards are relatively common around this area.

Yes. How many are on former cane growing areas?

Very few that I have seen in this area. Sugar cane likes good soil. Basalt-derived soil seems to be the choice for cane growers.

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Date: 11/05/2026 10:33:01
From: Cymek
ID: 2389686
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Cymek said:

roughbarked said:

Yes. How many are on former cane growing areas?

My former house has one, grown in builder type sand originally with mulch on top

Well drained soil is preferred.

I think I added decent soil improver to the hole originally.
They are interesting to grow with the seeds being so tough, cats love them and they are quite noisy when being batted around

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Date: 11/05/2026 10:38:40
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2389689
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ruby said:

Either are good. But regular liquid ones get around the following problem I encountered in the last couple of months….
High heat can spike out fertilisers like Osmocote and granular ones to release more nutrients suddenly. We were investigating a problem with some potted banksias in the council nursery I volunteer at. It looked like they had mite damage on the new growth which was twisting the new leaves. No pests detected under a hand lens though. After consulting my brother who was having the same problem at a large flower farm in Victoria, him and his soil scientist mate worked out that the heat levels at the time did a huge nutrient dump on the plants which made them send out loads of soft new shoots, which were then hit by high and drying winds. So no one had to spray for non existent pests. Also, because they were in pots, most of the fertiliser got released leaving less for the plants in the coming months.

Huh! That’s really interesting. These back rooms get quite hot in summer even though there’s no direct light (except the room I’ve moved my study into).

For the pond plants I have a fertiliser that looks like a clump of birdseed stuck together, formulated specially for aquatic plants. It’s grouse, works really well.

wait they make them out of poultry now

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Date: 11/05/2026 10:47:16
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389691
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:


Divine Angel said:

ruby said:

Either are good. But regular liquid ones get around the following problem I encountered in the last couple of months….
High heat can spike out fertilisers like Osmocote and granular ones to release more nutrients suddenly. We were investigating a problem with some potted banksias in the council nursery I volunteer at. It looked like they had mite damage on the new growth which was twisting the new leaves. No pests detected under a hand lens though. After consulting my brother who was having the same problem at a large flower farm in Victoria, him and his soil scientist mate worked out that the heat levels at the time did a huge nutrient dump on the plants which made them send out loads of soft new shoots, which were then hit by high and drying winds. So no one had to spray for non existent pests. Also, because they were in pots, most of the fertiliser got released leaving less for the plants in the coming months.

Huh! That’s really interesting. These back rooms get quite hot in summer even though there’s no direct light (except the room I’ve moved my study into).

For the pond plants I have a fertiliser that looks like a clump of birdseed stuck together, formulated specially for aquatic plants. It’s grouse, works really well.

wait they make them out of poultry now

After watching Gruen last week, “grouse” is my new word, intended to replace the overused “amazing”. If aquatic fertiliser is made from poultry blood & bone, I don’t know about it 😁

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Date: 11/05/2026 11:19:09
From: Arts
ID: 2389697
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

have I accidentally logged into Scribbly?

In the historical unintentional slaughter that has been the past of my world of potted plant maintenance, my wisdom has led me to realise that plants should reflect their owners.. so all my indoor plant have to thrive on neglect and cling to life with the occasional watering and even more occasional feeding.

Those ones that everyone has with the white flowers that dramatically wilt when they need water – they go well here..

I also have a version of a climbing plant that is doing well… and some other thing someone bought my daughter that wasn’t doing well until I gave it a light directly on it.

and then there’s the monstera (I think it’s called) that was doing great and then I thought I would do it a favour and give it more room… BIG mistake.. HUGE… now it’s growing but in a very horrible sparse way.. and I don’t know what to do about it.. so I let it do it’s thing and apologise to it for the penthouse when it clearly prefers a shack.

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Date: 11/05/2026 11:20:50
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389698
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


have I accidentally logged into Scribbly?

In the historical unintentional slaughter that has been the past of my world of potted plant maintenance, my wisdom has led me to realise that plants should reflect their owners.. so all my indoor plant have to thrive on neglect and cling to life with the occasional watering and even more occasional feeding.

Those ones that everyone has with the white flowers that dramatically wilt when they need water – they go well here..

I also have a version of a climbing plant that is doing well… and some other thing someone bought my daughter that wasn’t doing well until I gave it a light directly on it.

and then there’s the monstera (I think it’s called) that was doing great and then I thought I would do it a favour and give it more room… BIG mistake.. HUGE… now it’s growing but in a very horrible sparse way.. and I don’t know what to do about it.. so I let it do it’s thing and apologise to it for the penthouse when it clearly prefers a shack.

You’d do well with Zanzibar Gem plants. They thrive on neglect.

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Date: 11/05/2026 11:21:40
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389699
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Stupid Past Me:

I gave myself instructions on how to schedule a meeting in Teams, but Past Me only write down half the instructions.

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Date: 11/05/2026 11:23:38
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2389700
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Stupid Past Me:

I gave myself instructions on how to schedule a meeting in Teams, but Past Me only write down half the instructions.

I’m sure the bingbot will be happy to help.

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Date: 11/05/2026 11:26:29
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389701
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Divine Angel said:

Stupid Past Me:

I gave myself instructions on how to schedule a meeting in Teams, but Past Me only write down half the instructions.

I’m sure the bingbot will be happy to help.

Tried that the first time, which is why I wrote down instructions because it only gives me half of what I wanted to know.

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Date: 11/05/2026 11:28:03
From: Arts
ID: 2389702
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

just click on the three dots in the chat box of the people you want to schedule the meeting with and click “Schedule meeting”

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Date: 11/05/2026 11:30:00
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2389704
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

Divine Angel said:

Stupid Past Me:

I gave myself instructions on how to schedule a meeting in Teams, but Past Me only write down half the instructions.

I’m sure the bingbot will be happy to help.

Tried that the first time, which is why I wrote down instructions because it only gives me half of what I wanted to know.

so now you have half of half is that what you mean

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Date: 11/05/2026 11:32:13
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389706
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


just click on the three dots in the chat box of the people you want to schedule the meeting with and click “Schedule meeting”

Well, that’s the thing. I’m not adding people to the meeting, I just want to create it and send the link via email which I know is possible because the previous P&C Secretary did it. People either turn up in person, or join online via the emailed link. Anyway I figured it out and wrote it down for next time.

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Date: 11/05/2026 11:41:19
From: Arts
ID: 2389709
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Arts said:

just click on the three dots in the chat box of the people you want to schedule the meeting with and click “Schedule meeting”

Well, that’s the thing. I’m not adding people to the meeting, I just want to create it and send the link via email which I know is possible because the previous P&C Secretary did it. People either turn up in person, or join online via the emailed link. Anyway I figured it out and wrote it down for next time.

excellent. glad you have it sorted.

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Date: 11/05/2026 11:43:04
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389711
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The thing which measures light, is it called something like a lumenometer?

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Date: 11/05/2026 11:44:06
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2389712
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:

The thing which measures light, is it called something like a lumenometer?

a meter for photons ¿ Nah it’s called a camera

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Date: 11/05/2026 11:44:41
From: Arts
ID: 2389714
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


The thing which measures light, is it called something like a lumenometer?

illuminometer?
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Date: 11/05/2026 11:44:48
From: Arts
ID: 2389715
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:

Divine Angel said:

The thing which measures light, is it called something like a lumenometer?

a meter for photons ¿ Nah it’s called a camera

heh

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Date: 11/05/2026 11:48:11
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2389717
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


The thing which measures light, is it called something like a lumenometer?

Mobile phone screen light power is rated in nits.
No help, just amusing to me.

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Date: 11/05/2026 11:50:00
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2389718
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:

SCIENCE said:

Arts said:

Divine Angel said:

The thing which measures light, is it called something like a lumenometer?

illuminometer?

a meter for photons ¿ Nah it’s called a camera

heh

to be fair we’re no linguistic prescriptivists so we suppose any suitable descriptive term would describe it suitably, so if she chooses to call something that measures XYZ a XYZmeter then that’s where we’ll happily meet her

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Date: 11/05/2026 11:52:56
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389719
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:

Arts said:

SCIENCE said:

a meter for photons ¿ Nah it’s called a camera

heh

to be fair we’re no linguistic prescriptivists so we suppose any suitable descriptive term would describe it suitably, so if she chooses to call something that measures XYZ a XYZmeter then that’s where we’ll happily meet her

Spectrometer?

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Date: 11/05/2026 11:55:48
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389720
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The thing I was thinking of is simply called a light meter. There is a thing called a luminometer, which is used to measure light emitted from a chemical reaction.

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Date: 11/05/2026 12:05:14
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2389722
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

sorry just catching up

https://www.wktv.com/community/updated-father-and-son-share-reaction-to-madison-bus-crash/article_cc8f2a0a-0b86-4b2d-acc9-7b433feace81.html

but we’re going to try and have a nice chill day today

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Date: 11/05/2026 12:07:16
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389723
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


The thing I was thinking of is simply called a light meter. There is a thing called a luminometer, which is used to measure light emitted from a chemical reaction.

Yes. They are called light meters and you can get UV light meters as well.

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Date: 11/05/2026 12:07:55
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2389724
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


The thing I was thinking of is simply called a light meter. There is a thing called a luminometer, which is used to measure light emitted from a chemical reaction.

Back in the good old days we used to wave our light meters around, before manually adjusting the aperture and exposure time and pressing the button just once, and then carefully wind the film on for the next picture.

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Date: 11/05/2026 12:09:35
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389726
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Divine Angel said:

The thing I was thinking of is simply called a light meter. There is a thing called a luminometer, which is used to measure light emitted from a chemical reaction.

Back in the good old days we used to wave our light meters around, before manually adjusting the aperture and exposure time and pressing the button just once, and then carefully wind the film on for the next picture.

I still have a couple of those laying about.

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Date: 11/05/2026 12:10:46
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389727
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spectacular meteor over Tasmania

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Date: 11/05/2026 12:10:56
From: kii
ID: 2389728
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Oh great, I woke up.

Bright spot of the morning: I used the last of my Bonne Maman Apricot Conserve so now I can open the Bonne Maman Fig Jam.

Disappointing to taste the special yoghurt that the daughter-in-law bought me. It contains: Organic Coconut Cream, Dutch Cacao Powder, Dark Malt, Canadian Maple, Vegan Yoghurt Cultures. So fucking sour and it made my taste buds recoil in horror. It’s either well past its Use By date or it’s just meant to be like this. (I’m not vegan.)

In other disappointing food experiences – the baby Bravo apples are too tart for my sensitive teeth. Maybe because the season has just started?

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Date: 11/05/2026 12:11:28
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389729
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Trying to work out a place in my room that has good light. Right now I’m using ye olde method of, how strong is my shadow if I stand here?

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Date: 11/05/2026 12:13:34
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389730
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Trying to work out a place in my room that has good light. Right now I’m using ye olde method of, how strong is my shadow if I stand here?

Cameras all have light meters in them these days. Try using one?

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Date: 11/05/2026 12:15:07
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2389732
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Trying to work out a place in my room that has good light. Right now I’m using ye olde method of, how strong is my shadow if I stand here?

there’s good light in Broome…

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Date: 11/05/2026 12:23:05
From: kii
ID: 2389735
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Jaysus feck. I must try to be a good person, don’t post what your brain is thinking, kii.
No laughing or screaming. Be a good little thingy.

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Date: 11/05/2026 12:29:20
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2389737
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Jaysus feck. I must try to be a good person, don’t post what your brain is thinking, kii.
No laughing or screaming. Be a good little thingy.

LOL 🦏🦛

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Date: 11/05/2026 12:38:03
From: kii
ID: 2389740
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good to see ruby giving gardening advice. That woman is such a wealth of knowledge.

Today has improved somewhat after receiving 2 emails about my winter socks and my slippers.

Also my 🎧 arrive today. I can look all groovy and cool as I sit inside all day. Son#2 will probably roll his eyes at me, but I won’t hear him 😹

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Date: 11/05/2026 12:38:16
From: Arts
ID: 2389741
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Divine Angel said:

The thing I was thinking of is simply called a light meter. There is a thing called a luminometer, which is used to measure light emitted from a chemical reaction.

Back in the good old days we used to wave our light meters around, before manually adjusting the aperture and exposure time and pressing the button just once, and then carefully wind the film on for the next picture.

Ok boomer.

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Date: 11/05/2026 12:51:12
From: Michael V
ID: 2389746
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Spectacular meteor over Tasmania

Ta.

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Date: 11/05/2026 12:58:51
From: roughbarked
ID: 2389750
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

As 200 draw police ire in Brisbane, why are people ‘speed running’ Scientology churches?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-11/scientology-speed-running-church-brisbane-event/106664582

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Date: 11/05/2026 13:09:37
From: Michael V
ID: 2389751
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Arts said:

have I accidentally logged into Scribbly?

In the historical unintentional slaughter that has been the past of my world of potted plant maintenance, my wisdom has led me to realise that plants should reflect their owners.. so all my indoor plant have to thrive on neglect and cling to life with the occasional watering and even more occasional feeding.

Those ones that everyone has with the white flowers that dramatically wilt when they need water – they go well here..

I also have a version of a climbing plant that is doing well… and some other thing someone bought my daughter that wasn’t doing well until I gave it a light directly on it.

and then there’s the monstera (I think it’s called) that was doing great and then I thought I would do it a favour and give it more room… BIG mistake.. HUGE… now it’s growing but in a very horrible sparse way.. and I don’t know what to do about it.. so I let it do it’s thing and apologise to it for the penthouse when it clearly prefers a shack.

You’d do well with Zanzibar Gem plants. They thrive on neglect.

Or a Desert Rose.

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Date: 11/05/2026 13:09:39
From: Cymek
ID: 2389752
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

Divine Angel said:

The thing I was thinking of is simply called a light meter. There is a thing called a luminometer, which is used to measure light emitted from a chemical reaction.

Back in the good old days we used to wave our light meters around, before manually adjusting the aperture and exposure time and pressing the button just once, and then carefully wind the film on for the next picture.

Ok boomer.

We are part of the forgotten generation.
Got to do all sorts of shit without anyone caring if we got hurt, not lack of care, but meh

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Date: 11/05/2026 13:17:43
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2389755
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:

roughbarked said:

Spectacular meteor over Tasmania

Ta.

nice

we’re still thankful that in this country you see stuff like this and you can enjoy it and be happy

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Date: 11/05/2026 13:18:39
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2389756
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:

As 200 draw police ire in Brisbane, why are people ‘speed running’ Scientology churches?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-11/scientology-speed-running-church-brisbane-event/106664582

don’t worry soon they’ll be telling us how mainstream and legit’ these Scientology churches are

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Date: 11/05/2026 13:25:11
From: Michael V
ID: 2389761
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts:

Thanks for posting the dead nannas article. I enjoyed that.

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Date: 11/05/2026 13:31:52
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389763
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Went to Costco (fuel is $1.68/L) and saw a guy who looked exactly like this meme

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Date: 11/05/2026 13:36:53
From: Arts
ID: 2389765
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Arts:

Thanks for posting the dead nannas article. I enjoyed that.

it’s a classic… the focus is on exams, I think we can do a follow up study for assessments – because that is where I am, anecdotally, finding it occurs most.

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Date: 11/05/2026 13:40:16
From: Cymek
ID: 2389766
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


As 200 draw police ire in Brisbane, why are people ‘speed running’ Scientology churches?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-11/scientology-speed-running-church-brisbane-event/106664582

As cults go its one of the more stupid ones

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Date: 11/05/2026 13:40:32
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389767
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


Michael V said:

Arts:

Thanks for posting the dead nannas article. I enjoyed that.

it’s a classic… the focus is on exams, I think we can do a follow up study for assessments – because that is where I am, anecdotally, finding it occurs most.

The beauty of starting a new school year is all my grandparents are alive again.

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Date: 11/05/2026 13:40:51
From: Ian
ID: 2389768
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

My brother gave me some sort of Monstera years ago. A bit like..

It covers almost all of one side of the old house.

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Date: 11/05/2026 13:40:59
From: Arts
ID: 2389769
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


As 200 draw police ire in Brisbane, why are people ‘speed running’ Scientology churches?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-11/scientology-speed-running-church-brisbane-event/106664582

the scientology centre in LA has these huge windows ad glass doors, but as soon as anyone approaches with recording equipment they turn translucent and the door people shut the doors and ban entry. AFAIK this became a challenge to people to see how close they could get to the centre .. that evolved into how far into the building people could get (while covertly filming) before the hired buffoons stopped them.. and this has started a trend across the world in as many scientology centres as possible.

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Date: 11/05/2026 13:41:23
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389770
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


roughbarked said:

As 200 draw police ire in Brisbane, why are people ‘speed running’ Scientology churches?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-11/scientology-speed-running-church-brisbane-event/106664582

As cults go its one of the more stupid ones

I get the Jesus-based cults, but Scientology is just plain batshit crazy.

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Date: 11/05/2026 13:44:35
From: Cymek
ID: 2389771
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Cymek said:

roughbarked said:

As 200 draw police ire in Brisbane, why are people ‘speed running’ Scientology churches?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-11/scientology-speed-running-church-brisbane-event/106664582

As cults go its one of the more stupid ones

I get the Jesus-based cults, but Scientology is just plain batshit crazy.

It is that’s for sure.
Considering the founder wrote sci fi books you do wonder if it was a joke and he wanted to see how far it would go

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Date: 11/05/2026 13:44:36
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2389772
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Cymek said:

roughbarked said:

As 200 draw police ire in Brisbane, why are people ‘speed running’ Scientology churches?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-11/scientology-speed-running-church-brisbane-event/106664582

As cults go its one of the more stupid ones

I get the Jesus-based cults, but Scientology is just plain batshit crazy.

You two are obviously haunted by seriously fucked up thetans.

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Date: 11/05/2026 13:46:31
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389773
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


roughbarked said:

As 200 draw police ire in Brisbane, why are people ‘speed running’ Scientology churches?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-11/scientology-speed-running-church-brisbane-event/106664582

the scientology centre in LA has these huge windows ad glass doors, but as soon as anyone approaches with recording equipment they turn translucent and the door people shut the doors and ban entry. AFAIK this became a challenge to people to see how close they could get to the centre .. that evolved into how far into the building people could get (while covertly filming) before the hired buffoons stopped them.. and this has started a trend across the world in as many scientology centres as possible.

“How old are you?”

“Old enough to need TikTok trends explained to me.”

A friend works in a high school and had to confiscate a mannequin’s head from a student. Apparently it’s a TikTok trend to bring a random object to school.

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Date: 11/05/2026 13:49:40
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389776
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Then again the whole practice of chiropractic is founded on some guy’s dream in which a ghost told him the secrets of human anatomy and how to fix it by cracking bones.

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Date: 11/05/2026 13:50:24
From: Neophyte
ID: 2389777
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


As 200 draw police ire in Brisbane, why are people ‘speed running’ Scientology churches?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-11/scientology-speed-running-church-brisbane-event/106664582

It’s the planking of 2026.

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Date: 11/05/2026 13:50:56
From: Arts
ID: 2389778
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Then again the whole practice of chiropractic is founded on some guy’s dream in which a ghost told him the secrets of human anatomy and how to fix it by cracking bones.

and where I work offers it as a whole ass degree… so there’s hope for them scientologists yet

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Date: 11/05/2026 13:53:38
From: Cymek
ID: 2389780
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


Divine Angel said:

Cymek said:

As cults go its one of the more stupid ones

I get the Jesus-based cults, but Scientology is just plain batshit crazy.

You two are obviously haunted by seriously fucked up thetans.

I clear them by sticking a paper clip in a power socket

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Date: 11/05/2026 14:02:23
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2389783
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


Witty Rejoinder said:

Divine Angel said:

I get the Jesus-based cults, but Scientology is just plain batshit crazy.

You two are obviously haunted by seriously fucked up thetans.

I clear them by sticking a paper clip in a power socket

I don’t think Scientology understands what clear really means, none of their books are clear to understand and their programs to clear people’s minds aren’t really clear to understand as well.
Scientology does clear people’s bank accounts, that is really clear to understand.

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Date: 11/05/2026 14:18:51
From: Michael V
ID: 2389787
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


Michael V said:

Arts:

Thanks for posting the dead nannas article. I enjoyed that.

it’s a classic… the focus is on exams, I think we can do a follow up study for assessments – because that is where I am, anecdotally, finding it occurs most.

:)

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Date: 11/05/2026 14:19:11
From: kii
ID: 2389788
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Think about it.

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Date: 11/05/2026 14:19:31
From: Michael V
ID: 2389789
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Ian said:


My brother gave me some sort of Monstera years ago. A bit like..

It covers almost all of one side of the old house.

Do you get fruit?

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Date: 11/05/2026 14:20:36
From: Michael V
ID: 2389790
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


Divine Angel said:

Cymek said:

As cults go its one of the more stupid ones

I get the Jesus-based cults, but Scientology is just plain batshit crazy.

You two are obviously haunted by seriously fucked up thetans.

LOL

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Date: 11/05/2026 14:21:03
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2389791
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Arts said:

Michael V said:

Arts:

Thanks for posting the dead nannas article. I enjoyed that.

it’s a classic… the focus is on exams, I think we can do a follow up study for assessments – because that is where I am, anecdotally, finding it occurs most.

:)


I think I must have missed this. What should I google to find this particular article instead of news articles about murdered grandmas?

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Date: 11/05/2026 14:24:59
From: Michael V
ID: 2389793
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


Witty Rejoinder said:

Divine Angel said:

I get the Jesus-based cults, but Scientology is just plain batshit crazy.

You two are obviously haunted by seriously fucked up thetans.

I clear them by sticking a paper clip in a power socket

:)

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Date: 11/05/2026 14:28:14
From: Michael V
ID: 2389795
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


Michael V said:

Arts said:

it’s a classic… the focus is on exams, I think we can do a follow up study for assessments – because that is where I am, anecdotally, finding it occurs most.

:)


I think I must have missed this. What should I google to find this particular article instead of news articles about murdered grandmas?

Dead Nannas.

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Date: 11/05/2026 14:30:06
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2389796
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Witty Rejoinder said:

Michael V said:

:)


I think I must have missed this. What should I google to find this particular article instead of news articles about murdered grandmas?

Dead Nannas.


Thanks MV.

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Date: 11/05/2026 14:34:26
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2389797
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:

Divine Angel said:

Cymek said:

As cults go its one of the more stupid ones

I get the Jesus-based cults, but Scientology is just plain batshit crazy.

It is that’s for sure.
Considering the founder wrote sci fi books you do wonder if it was a joke and he wanted to see how far it would go

so it’s the bit coin of the late 20th century

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Date: 11/05/2026 14:34:37
From: dv
ID: 2389798
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Went to Costco (fuel is $1.68/L) and saw a guy who looked exactly like this meme

Awesome

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Date: 11/05/2026 14:51:02
From: Ian
ID: 2389808
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Ian said:

My brother gave me some sort of Monstera years ago. A bit like..

It covers almost all of one side of the old house.

Do you get fruit?

Don’t think so. I’m loathe to get too close.

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Date: 11/05/2026 14:58:17
From: Ian
ID: 2389810
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Ian said:


Michael V said:

Ian said:

My brother gave me some sort of Monstera years ago. A bit like..

It covers almost all of one side of the old house.

Do you get fruit?

Don’t think so. I’m loathe to get too close.

My daughter, only 20 years after having a bedroom up against the monstera, told me the flapping of the leaves against her window gave her the terrors.

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Date: 11/05/2026 15:04:33
From: kii
ID: 2389815
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Ian said:


Michael V said:

Ian said:

My brother gave me some sort of Monstera years ago. A bit like..

It covers almost all of one side of the old house.

Do you get fruit?

Don’t think so. I’m loathe to get too close.

Wise, very wise.

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Date: 11/05/2026 15:08:28
From: kii
ID: 2389816
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Ian said:


Ian said:

Michael V said:

Do you get fruit?

Don’t think so. I’m loathe to get too close.

My daughter, only 20 years after having a bedroom up against the monstera, told me the flapping of the leaves against her window gave her the terrors.

We had ivy growing up the wall of our house, the main wall at the back of the house. Sometimes I liked to think of its stems pushing the window open, and grabbing one of my annoying siblings out of their bed. My mind was very influenced by fairy tales.

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Date: 11/05/2026 15:14:28
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389817
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

A personal Mother’s Day message from Matt Damon

https://fb.watch/H17F4qu9FA/?

(The Odyssey is released in July. Considering it’s Christopher Nolan + an epic poem, I’ll watch it at home as a gift to my bladder.)

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Date: 11/05/2026 15:23:16
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2389821
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Drones are being used in sport cheating, teams spying on rival teams training sessions.

Gee Skippy, criminal opportunities.

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Date: 11/05/2026 15:24:01
From: Michael V
ID: 2389822
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Ian said:


Michael V said:

Ian said:

My brother gave me some sort of Monstera years ago. A bit like..

It covers almost all of one side of the old house.

Do you get fruit?

Don’t think so. I’m loathe to get too close.

The fruit are fiddly, but boy they are flavoursome.

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Date: 11/05/2026 15:58:47
From: ms spock
ID: 2389832
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Wonder how well this will work out for them?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-05-11/tech-giant-apple-invests-macadamia-orchard-carbon-credits/106631794

Isn’t it weird though that they are doing monoculture planting? Wouldn’t a more diverse range of planting be much better for the environment?

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Date: 11/05/2026 16:06:47
From: Michael V
ID: 2389834
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


roughbarked said:

Wonder how well this will work out for them?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-05-11/tech-giant-apple-invests-macadamia-orchard-carbon-credits/106631794

Isn’t it weird though that they are doing monoculture planting? Wouldn’t a more diverse range of planting be much better for the environment?

Probably, but it is unlikely to support a large population.

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Date: 11/05/2026 16:29:24
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389837
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Taken me nine o’clock pills instead of me four o’clock pills.

Can’t be ‘elped, I can’t very well untake ‘em. So I’ll just take me four o’clock pills as well.

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Date: 11/05/2026 16:29:44
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389838
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’m sitting outside Mini Me’s viola ensemble rehearsal, quietly sobbing cos I’ve just read a devastating part of a memoir. Foruming while I gather myself. Was expecting the event, but not her candid and open approach.

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Date: 11/05/2026 16:32:21
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389839
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


I’m sitting outside Mini Me’s viola ensemble rehearsal, quietly sobbing cos I’ve just read a devastating part of a memoir. Foruming while I gather myself. Was expecting the event, but not her candid and open approach.

Fair enough, at least you’re not quietly sobbing ‘cos the music’s so painful to listen to.

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Date: 11/05/2026 16:33:55
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389840
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Divine Angel said:

I’m sitting outside Mini Me’s viola ensemble rehearsal, quietly sobbing cos I’ve just read a devastating part of a memoir. Foruming while I gather myself. Was expecting the event, but not her candid and open approach.

Fair enough, at least you’re not quietly sobbing ‘cos the music’s so painful to listen to.

The music is appropriately sombre, I think. It’s a new piece they’re working on this term.

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Date: 11/05/2026 16:37:57
From: ms spock
ID: 2389841
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

There’s some type of bird tap dancing on the roof of the caravan.

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Date: 11/05/2026 16:39:08
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389842
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I ought to have a shower this evening ‘cos the power’s off again tomorrow.

I could conceivably have a shower tomorrow but:

a) It’d be very dark in the shower alcove with no lights on.

b) Wouldn’t be able to have the exhaust fan going.

c) Wouldn’t be able to blow-dry my hair.

I suppose I could risk them turning the power back on early, like they did last time (2pm instead of 4pm), which would still give me time to go to the shops.

Apparently the shops won’t have power outages, and I need to visit the chemist and the BWS for drink supplies for Wednesday’s live Eurovision semi-final.

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Date: 11/05/2026 16:39:26
From: buffy
ID: 2389843
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’m back. I have quite a good collection of fungi. But I have to sort, crop and name over 100 photos. In the meantime, here is a basket of the ones I collected to bring home. None of them will be eaten. There are several Amanitas, some Russula and some boletes (which have pores, not gills underneath).

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Date: 11/05/2026 16:39:36
From: ms spock
ID: 2389844
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


ms spock said:

roughbarked said:

Wonder how well this will work out for them?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-05-11/tech-giant-apple-invests-macadamia-orchard-carbon-credits/106631794

Isn’t it weird though that they are doing monoculture planting? Wouldn’t a more diverse range of planting be much better for the environment?

Probably, but it is unlikely to support a large population.

Okay

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Date: 11/05/2026 16:40:05
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389845
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:

There’s some type of bird tap dancing on the roof of the caravan.

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Date: 11/05/2026 16:41:42
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389848
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


I’m back. I have quite a good collection of fungi. But I have to sort, crop and name over 100 photos. In the meantime, here is a basket of the ones I collected to bring home. None of them will be eaten. There are several Amanitas, some Russula and some boletes (which have pores, not gills underneath).


Looks good. Make sure the pugs don’t eat them.

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Date: 11/05/2026 16:41:51
From: ms spock
ID: 2389849
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


I’m sitting outside Mini Me’s viola ensemble rehearsal, quietly sobbing cos I’ve just read a devastating part of a memoir. Foruming while I gather myself. Was expecting the event, but not her candid and open approach.

(((((hugs DA)))))

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Date: 11/05/2026 16:44:04
From: ms spock
ID: 2389850
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


I’m back. I have quite a good collection of fungi. But I have to sort, crop and name over 100 photos. In the meantime, here is a basket of the ones I collected to bring home. None of them will be eaten. There are several Amanitas, some Russula and some boletes (which have pores, not gills underneath).


Hmmmm… Fascinating!

(((arches Vulcan eyebrow)))

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Date: 11/05/2026 16:44:20
From: ms spock
ID: 2389851
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


I’m back. I have quite a good collection of fungi. But I have to sort, crop and name over 100 photos. In the meantime, here is a basket of the ones I collected to bring home. None of them will be eaten. There are several Amanitas, some Russula and some boletes (which have pores, not gills underneath).


Hmmmm… Fascinating!

(((arches Vulcan eyebrow)))

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Date: 11/05/2026 16:45:34
From: ms spock
ID: 2389852
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ms spock said:

There’s some type of bird tap dancing on the roof of the caravan.


I guess it could be a large tap dancing frog, but they’ve never been identified in this area.

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Date: 11/05/2026 16:48:21
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2389853
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Friend of mine did a speeding awareness course recently and came back with one fact that honestly stuck in my head all day. 🚗💭
Two cars.
Same model.
Same brakes.
One travelling at 70mph.
The other travelling at 100mph.
Both hit emergency brakes at the same exact moment.
Here’s the part that really makes you stop and think:
When the 70mph car has completely stopped…
the 100mph car is STILL travelling at 70mph. 💀
That means one driver is standing still…
while the other is STILL moving fast enough to cause a devastating crash.
And honestly?
That completely changes how you picture “just driving a little faster.”
People underestimate how huge the difference becomes once reaction time, stopping distance, and impact force all start stacking together.
Speed feels normal right up until the moment something unexpected happens.
Then suddenly physics takes over.
If that fact alone doesn’t make someone think twice about speeding…
nothing probably will.

How true is this?

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Date: 11/05/2026 16:50:50
From: Michael V
ID: 2389854
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


I’m sitting outside Mini Me’s viola ensemble rehearsal, quietly sobbing cos I’ve just read a devastating part of a memoir. Foruming while I gather myself. Was expecting the event, but not her candid and open approach.

:(

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Date: 11/05/2026 16:51:35
From: Michael V
ID: 2389855
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


I’m back. I have quite a good collection of fungi. But I have to sort, crop and name over 100 photos. In the meantime, here is a basket of the ones I collected to bring home. None of them will be eaten. There are several Amanitas, some Russula and some boletes (which have pores, not gills underneath).


That’s pretty.

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Date: 11/05/2026 16:52:53
From: Michael V
ID: 2389856
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:

There’s some type of bird tap dancing on the roof of the caravan.

Crows do that here. Occasionally cockatoos.

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Date: 11/05/2026 16:54:07
From: furious
ID: 2389857
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


Friend of mine did a speeding awareness course recently and came back with one fact that honestly stuck in my head all day. 🚗💭
Two cars.
Same model.
Same brakes.
One travelling at 70mph.
The other travelling at 100mph.
Both hit emergency brakes at the same exact moment.
Here’s the part that really makes you stop and think:
When the 70mph car has completely stopped…
the 100mph car is STILL travelling at 70mph. 💀
That means one driver is standing still…
while the other is STILL moving fast enough to cause a devastating crash.
And honestly?
That completely changes how you picture “just driving a little faster.”
People underestimate how huge the difference becomes once reaction time, stopping distance, and impact force all start stacking together.
Speed feels normal right up until the moment something unexpected happens.
Then suddenly physics takes over.
If that fact alone doesn’t make someone think twice about speeding…
nothing probably will.

How true is this?

100 mph is pretty fast, not many people are speeding quite that fast. Used the first online stopping distance calculator I came across and the stopping distance for 100 was about double that of 70. So, it is plausible…

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Date: 11/05/2026 16:59:01
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2389858
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

furious said:


Bogsnorkler said:

Friend of mine did a speeding awareness course recently and came back with one fact that honestly stuck in my head all day. 🚗💭
Two cars.
Same model.
Same brakes.
One travelling at 70mph.
The other travelling at 100mph.
Both hit emergency brakes at the same exact moment.
Here’s the part that really makes you stop and think:
When the 70mph car has completely stopped…
the 100mph car is STILL travelling at 70mph. 💀
That means one driver is standing still…
while the other is STILL moving fast enough to cause a devastating crash.
And honestly?
That completely changes how you picture “just driving a little faster.”
People underestimate how huge the difference becomes once reaction time, stopping distance, and impact force all start stacking together.
Speed feels normal right up until the moment something unexpected happens.
Then suddenly physics takes over.
If that fact alone doesn’t make someone think twice about speeding…
nothing probably will.

How true is this?

100 mph is pretty fast, not many people are speeding quite that fast. Used the first online stopping distance calculator I came across and the stopping distance for 100 was about double that of 70. So, it is plausible…

Thanks. 100MPH was probably chosen cos it’s a nice round number.

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Date: 11/05/2026 16:59:09
From: Michael V
ID: 2389859
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


Friend of mine did a speeding awareness course recently and came back with one fact that honestly stuck in my head all day. 🚗💭
Two cars.
Same model.
Same brakes.
One travelling at 70mph.
The other travelling at 100mph.
Both hit emergency brakes at the same exact moment.
Here’s the part that really makes you stop and think:
When the 70mph car has completely stopped…
the 100mph car is STILL travelling at 70mph. 💀
That means one driver is standing still…
while the other is STILL moving fast enough to cause a devastating crash.
And honestly?
That completely changes how you picture “just driving a little faster.”
People underestimate how huge the difference becomes once reaction time, stopping distance, and impact force all start stacking together.
Speed feels normal right up until the moment something unexpected happens.
Then suddenly physics takes over.
If that fact alone doesn’t make someone think twice about speeding…
nothing probably will.

How true is this?

You could check using the old high school equations of motion.

I would need to look them up, as my memory is not playing the game properly any more.

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Date: 11/05/2026 17:00:28
From: Michael V
ID: 2389860
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


furious said:

Bogsnorkler said:

Friend of mine did a speeding awareness course recently and came back with one fact that honestly stuck in my head all day. 🚗💭
Two cars.
Same model.
Same brakes.
One travelling at 70mph.
The other travelling at 100mph.
Both hit emergency brakes at the same exact moment.
Here’s the part that really makes you stop and think:
When the 70mph car has completely stopped…
the 100mph car is STILL travelling at 70mph. 💀
That means one driver is standing still…
while the other is STILL moving fast enough to cause a devastating crash.
And honestly?
That completely changes how you picture “just driving a little faster.”
People underestimate how huge the difference becomes once reaction time, stopping distance, and impact force all start stacking together.
Speed feels normal right up until the moment something unexpected happens.
Then suddenly physics takes over.
If that fact alone doesn’t make someone think twice about speeding…
nothing probably will.

How true is this?

100 mph is pretty fast, not many people are speeding quite that fast. Used the first online stopping distance calculator I came across and the stopping distance for 100 was about double that of 70. So, it is plausible…

Thanks. 100MPH was probably chosen cos it’s a nice round number.

I guess it is the same for 100 km/h and 70 km/h.

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Date: 11/05/2026 17:01:51
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389861
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Memory getting wobblier with age, happens to us all.

The other day I spent half an hour trying to remember how many times I’d appeared on Parkinson, and realised to my surprise it was zero. I was never interviewed by the man at all!

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Date: 11/05/2026 17:03:39
From: KJW
ID: 2389863
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


Friend of mine did a speeding awareness course recently and came back with one fact that honestly stuck in my head all day. 🚗💭
Two cars.
Same model.
Same brakes.
One travelling at 70mph.
The other travelling at 100mph.
Both hit emergency brakes at the same exact moment.
Here’s the part that really makes you stop and think:
When the 70mph car has completely stopped…
the 100mph car is STILL travelling at 70mph. 💀
That means one driver is standing still…
while the other is STILL moving fast enough to cause a devastating crash.
And honestly?
That completely changes how you picture “just driving a little faster.”
People underestimate how huge the difference becomes once reaction time, stopping distance, and impact force all start stacking together.
Speed feels normal right up until the moment something unexpected happens.
Then suddenly physics takes over.
If that fact alone doesn’t make someone think twice about speeding…
nothing probably will.

How true is this?

100mph is approximately double the kinetic energy as 70mph.

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Date: 11/05/2026 17:10:12
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389865
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:

There’s some type of bird tap dancing on the roof of the caravan.

It’s unlikely to be Tweety if it’s a loud, full-on tap.

I asked AI Overview: Did Tweety bird tap dance in any of those cartoons?

Yes, Tweety Bird has been depicted dancing in various Looney Tunes cartoons, although it is more commonly a “soft-shoe” or simple dance routine rather than a full, loud tap number.

Key Findings:

Dance Routines: While Tweety is known more for singing his signature “I tawt I taw a puddy tat” song, he has engaged in dance, often as a way to taunt Sylvester after dodging him.

“Soft-Shoe” Styles: While many viewers recall a tapping sound, discussions suggest these scenes are often classified as soft-shoe routines or general dance numbers rather than traditional, complex tap dancing.

“Bugs Bunny Rides Again”: In this cartoon, a similar soft-shoe routine is performed, and the music cue used is often termed a “soft-shoe number,” showcasing this style in classic Warner Bros. cartoons.

“Tweety’s Silly Dance”: A dedicated dance, “Tweety’s Silly Dance,” features him performing a simple dance.

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Date: 11/05/2026 17:12:40
From: Ian
ID: 2389867
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Ian said:

Michael V said:

Do you get fruit?

Don’t think so. I’m loathe to get too close.

The fruit are fiddly, but boy they are flavoursome.

Monstera Deliciosa.. Yeah, we used have one at the house in Gosford. I don’t think it’s that species.

.. don’t eat the little black bits!

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Date: 11/05/2026 17:17:35
From: Cymek
ID: 2389868
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

KJW said:


Bogsnorkler said:

Friend of mine did a speeding awareness course recently and came back with one fact that honestly stuck in my head all day. 🚗💭
Two cars.
Same model.
Same brakes.
One travelling at 70mph.
The other travelling at 100mph.
Both hit emergency brakes at the same exact moment.
Here’s the part that really makes you stop and think:
When the 70mph car has completely stopped…
the 100mph car is STILL travelling at 70mph. 💀
That means one driver is standing still…
while the other is STILL moving fast enough to cause a devastating crash.
And honestly?
That completely changes how you picture “just driving a little faster.”
People underestimate how huge the difference becomes once reaction time, stopping distance, and impact force all start stacking together.
Speed feels normal right up until the moment something unexpected happens.
Then suddenly physics takes over.
If that fact alone doesn’t make someone think twice about speeding…
nothing probably will.

How true is this?

100mph is approximately double the kinetic energy as 70mph.

Going by a quick check double the percentage of speeding drivers are impaired so reaction time could be far worse if at all.

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Date: 11/05/2026 17:20:17
From: Michael V
ID: 2389869
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Ian said:


Michael V said:

Ian said:

Don’t think so. I’m loathe to get too close.

The fruit are fiddly, but boy they are flavoursome.

Monstera Deliciosa.. Yeah, we used have one at the house in Gosford. I don’t think it’s that species.

.. don’t eat the little black bits!

I didn’t realise that there were other species, so I looked the genus up. 59 species.

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Date: 11/05/2026 17:21:27
From: Ian
ID: 2389870
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Taken me nine o’clock pills instead of me four o’clock pills.

Can’t be ‘elped, I can’t very well untake ‘em. So I’ll just take me four o’clock pills as well.

If that includes anti-HTs it’s not a wise strategy… better to skip a dose.

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Date: 11/05/2026 17:23:27
From: KJW
ID: 2389872
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


KJW said:

100mph is approximately double the kinetic energy as 70mph.

Going by a quick check double the percentage of speeding drivers are impaired so reaction time could be far worse if at all.

I don’t think reaction time has anything to do with the doubling of the stopping time. Brakes can only dissipate heat at some given maximum rate and there is twice as much kinetic energy to dissipate as heat in the 100mph car.

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Date: 11/05/2026 17:23:37
From: Michael V
ID: 2389873
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Bogsnorkler said:

Friend of mine did a speeding awareness course recently and came back with one fact that honestly stuck in my head all day. 🚗💭
Two cars.
Same model.
Same brakes.
One travelling at 70mph.
The other travelling at 100mph.
Both hit emergency brakes at the same exact moment.
Here’s the part that really makes you stop and think:
When the 70mph car has completely stopped…
the 100mph car is STILL travelling at 70mph. 💀
That means one driver is standing still…
while the other is STILL moving fast enough to cause a devastating crash.
And honestly?
That completely changes how you picture “just driving a little faster.”
People underestimate how huge the difference becomes once reaction time, stopping distance, and impact force all start stacking together.
Speed feels normal right up until the moment something unexpected happens.
Then suddenly physics takes over.
If that fact alone doesn’t make someone think twice about speeding…
nothing probably will.

How true is this?

You could check using the old high school equations of motion.

I would need to look them up, as my memory is not playing the game properly any more.

Hear they are, from Wikipedia.

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

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Date: 11/05/2026 17:24:32
From: Ian
ID: 2389875
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Ian said:


Michael V said:

Ian said:

Don’t think so. I’m loathe to get too close.

The fruit are fiddly, but boy they are flavoursome.

Monstera Deliciosa.. Yeah, we used have one at the house in Gosford. I don’t think it’s that species.

.. don’t eat the little black bits!

OTOH with your love of hot and spicy….

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Date: 11/05/2026 17:25:06
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389876
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Ian said:


Bubblecar said:

Taken me nine o’clock pills instead of me four o’clock pills.

Can’t be ‘elped, I can’t very well untake ‘em. So I’ll just take me four o’clock pills as well.

If that includes anti-HTs it’s not a wise strategy… better to skip a dose.

No, just BP (two kinds), heart, diabetes and cholesterol pills.

I usually leave the second kind of BP pill and the heart pill for nine o’clock, but it’s not crucial.

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Date: 11/05/2026 17:28:26
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389877
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Ian said:

Bubblecar said:

Taken me nine o’clock pills instead of me four o’clock pills.

Can’t be ‘elped, I can’t very well untake ‘em. So I’ll just take me four o’clock pills as well.

If that includes anti-HTs it’s not a wise strategy… better to skip a dose.

No, just BP (two kinds), heart, diabetes and cholesterol pills.

I usually leave the second kind of BP pill and the heart pill for nine o’clock, but it’s not crucial.

…just realised you may have meant hypertension (BP pills).

These are two different kinds, so it shouldn’t really matter.

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Date: 11/05/2026 17:36:33
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389879
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The other ensemble, with older kids, is learning a classical piece I don’t know the name of but recognise the tune.

Da da da da da da da da, da da da da da da da.

Luckily google has this thing where you can hum a tune and it will tell you what it is: the tune is Rosenrot by d’Artagnon (I know I’ve misspelled that)

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Date: 11/05/2026 17:38:39
From: Cymek
ID: 2389881
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


The other ensemble, with older kids, is learning a classical piece I don’t know the name of but recognise the tune.

Da da da da da da da da, da da da da da da da.

Luckily google has this thing where you can hum a tune and it will tell you what it is: the tune is Rosenrot by d’Artagnon (I know I’ve misspelled that)

Ramstein also have a song by that name
That would make an interesting version

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Date: 11/05/2026 18:13:06
From: kii
ID: 2389887
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


I’m sitting outside Mini Me’s viola ensemble rehearsal, quietly sobbing cos I’ve just read a devastating part of a memoir. Foruming while I gather myself. Was expecting the event, but not her candid and open approach.

Lolol..I’m sorry, what?
Announcing here that you’re quietly sobbing in your car? That’s quite perfomative, isn’t it?

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Date: 11/05/2026 18:15:39
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2389889
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Divine Angel said:

I’m sitting outside Mini Me’s viola ensemble rehearsal, quietly sobbing cos I’ve just read a devastating part of a memoir. Foruming while I gather myself. Was expecting the event, but not her candid and open approach.

Lolol..I’m sorry, what?
Announcing here that you’re quietly sobbing in your car? That’s quite perfomative, isn’t it?

performative

HTH.

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Date: 11/05/2026 18:20:42
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2389892
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Mal Anderson has died at 91.
He came from and era where Australia and the US had a virtual monopoly on tennis.

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Date: 11/05/2026 18:21:14
From: kii
ID: 2389893
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


kii said:

Divine Angel said:

I’m sitting outside Mini Me’s viola ensemble rehearsal, quietly sobbing cos I’ve just read a devastating part of a memoir. Foruming while I gather myself. Was expecting the event, but not her candid and open approach.

Lolol..I’m sorry, what?
Announcing here that you’re quietly sobbing in your car? That’s quite perfomative, isn’t it?

performative

HTH.

Yes, thanks, very helpful to have an experienced editor. I’m typing on my phone without my glasses on.

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Date: 11/05/2026 18:26:05
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389898
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

How remiss of me, I was reading Flamingos Aren’t Born Pink by Brisbane radio personality Robin Bailey. The chapter which left me sobbing in public was about her husband’s suicide. The bit which really got me was where she told their three sons that their dad had gassed himself in the car in their garage.

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Date: 11/05/2026 18:56:52
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2389913
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Bogsnorkler said:

kii said:

Lolol..I’m sorry, what?
Announcing here that you’re quietly sobbing in your car? That’s quite perfomative, isn’t it?

performative

HTH.

Yes, thanks, very helpful to have an experienced editor. I’m typing on my phone without my glasses on.

so are we

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Date: 11/05/2026 18:59:37
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2389916
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:

sorry just catching up

https://www.wktv.com/community/updated-father-and-son-share-reaction-to-madison-bus-crash/article_cc8f2a0a-0b86-4b2d-acc9-7b433feace81.html

but we’re going to try and have a nice chill day today

fk that

A boy is in critical condition in hospital after he was trapped under a train in Melbourne this afternoon. Firefighters and paramedics were called to North Melbourne Railway Station about 4pm. The ABC was told a boy, believed to be 11 or 12, had been on platform 6 when he was hit and trapped under a carriage for some time.

damn

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-11/north-melbourne-railway-station-boy-rescued-from-under-train/106667288

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Date: 11/05/2026 19:08:52
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2389922
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Ian said:


Ian said:

Michael V said:

The fruit are fiddly, but boy they are flavoursome.

Monstera Deliciosa.. Yeah, we used have one at the house in Gosford. I don’t think it’s that species.

.. don’t eat the little black bits!

OTOH with your love of hot and spicy….

Just swish them around in the mouth¿

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Date: 11/05/2026 19:22:34
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2389927
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


furious said:

Bogsnorkler said:

Friend of mine did a speeding awareness course recently and came back with one fact that honestly stuck in my head all day. 🚗💭
Two cars.
Same model.
Same brakes.
One travelling at 70mph.
The other travelling at 100mph.
Both hit emergency brakes at the same exact moment.
Here’s the part that really makes you stop and think:
When the 70mph car has completely stopped…
the 100mph car is STILL travelling at 70mph. 💀
That means one driver is standing still…
while the other is STILL moving fast enough to cause a devastating crash.
And honestly?
That completely changes how you picture “just driving a little faster.”
People underestimate how huge the difference becomes once reaction time, stopping distance, and impact force all start stacking together.
Speed feels normal right up until the moment something unexpected happens.
Then suddenly physics takes over.
If that fact alone doesn’t make someone think twice about speeding…
nothing probably will.

How true is this?

100 mph is pretty fast, not many people are speeding quite that fast. Used the first online stopping distance calculator I came across and the stopping distance for 100 was about double that of 70. So, it is plausible…

Thanks. 100MPH was probably chosen cos it’s a nice round number.

what’s that in si

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Date: 11/05/2026 19:26:29
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2389930
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

KJW said:

Cymek said:

KJW said:

100mph is approximately double the kinetic energy as 70mph.

Going by a quick check double the percentage of speeding drivers are impaired so reaction time could be far worse if at all.

I don’t think reaction time has anything to do with the doubling of the stopping time. Brakes can only dissipate heat at some given maximum rate and there is twice as much kinetic energy to dissipate as heat in the 100mph car.

wait so do brakes dissipate at a constant power or a constant force or what

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Date: 11/05/2026 19:44:52
From: ms spock
ID: 2389931
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


ms spock said:

There’s some type of bird tap dancing on the roof of the caravan.

Crows do that here. Occasionally cockatoos.

There’s been a chorus line up there.

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Date: 11/05/2026 19:45:16
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2389932
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


Friend of mine did a speeding awareness course recently and came back with one fact that honestly stuck in my head all day. 🚗💭
Two cars.
Same model.
Same brakes.
One travelling at 70mph.
The other travelling at 100mph.
Both hit emergency brakes at the same exact moment.
Here’s the part that really makes you stop and think:
When the 70mph car has completely stopped…
the 100mph car is STILL travelling at 70mph. 💀
That means one driver is standing still…
while the other is STILL moving fast enough to cause a devastating crash.
And honestly?
That completely changes how you picture “just driving a little faster.”
People underestimate how huge the difference becomes once reaction time, stopping distance, and impact force all start stacking together.
Speed feels normal right up until the moment something unexpected happens.
Then suddenly physics takes over.
If that fact alone doesn’t make someone think twice about speeding…
nothing probably will.

How true is this?

It’s wrong.
A good road car will decelerate at about 1G.
So if they both hit the brakes at the same time they will shed the speed at the same rate. So when the 70 mph car comes to a halt the 100 mph car is still doing 30 mph.

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Date: 11/05/2026 19:46:46
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2389933
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

KJW said:


Cymek said:

KJW said:

100mph is approximately double the kinetic energy as 70mph.

Going by a quick check double the percentage of speeding drivers are impaired so reaction time could be far worse if at all.

I don’t think reaction time has anything to do with the doubling of the stopping time. Brakes can only dissipate heat at some given maximum rate and there is twice as much kinetic energy to dissipate as heat in the 100mph car.

Pretty much any halfway decent car will make a 161 km/h stop without the brakes fading. More than once though, some may have trouble.

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Date: 11/05/2026 19:47:33
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2389934
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Bogsnorkler said:

kii said:

Lolol..I’m sorry, what?
Announcing here that you’re quietly sobbing in your car? That’s quite perfomative, isn’t it?

performative

HTH.

Yes, thanks, very helpful to have an experienced editor. I’m typing on my phone without my glasses on.

Sounds performative.

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Date: 11/05/2026 19:48:51
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2389935
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


How remiss of me, I was reading Flamingos Aren’t Born Pink by Brisbane radio personality Robin Bailey. The chapter which left me sobbing in public was about her husband’s suicide. The bit which really got me was where she told their three sons that their dad had gassed himself in the car in their garage.

You and your human feelings!

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Date: 11/05/2026 19:53:55
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2389936
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


Divine Angel said:

How remiss of me, I was reading Flamingos Aren’t Born Pink by Brisbane radio personality Robin Bailey. The chapter which left me sobbing in public was about her husband’s suicide. The bit which really got me was where she told their three sons that their dad had gassed himself in the car in their garage.

You and your human feelings!

I also cried in public when I broke my arm. You know, sometimes tears happen for the strangest reasons.

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Date: 11/05/2026 19:57:09
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2389938
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Witty Rejoinder said:

Divine Angel said:

How remiss of me, I was reading Flamingos Aren’t Born Pink by Brisbane radio personality Robin Bailey. The chapter which left me sobbing in public was about her husband’s suicide. The bit which really got me was where she told their three sons that their dad had gassed himself in the car in their garage.

You and your human feelings!

I also cried in public when I broke my arm. You know, sometimes tears happen for the strangest reasons.

You’ve got it easy. You could have a new laptop to turn on and customise in the five minutes it takes a normal person.

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Date: 11/05/2026 20:07:52
From: kii
ID: 2389945
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Witty Rejoinder said:

Divine Angel said:

How remiss of me, I was reading Flamingos Aren’t Born Pink by Brisbane radio personality Robin Bailey. The chapter which left me sobbing in public was about her husband’s suicide. The bit which really got me was where she told their three sons that their dad had gassed himself in the car in their garage.

You and your human feelings!

I also cried in public when I broke my arm. You know, sometimes tears happen for the strangest reasons.

I’m not doubting the tears, I’m pointing out the language you used. Plus crying in public is normal when you break an arm or fall over in DFW airport and fuck your knee up.

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Date: 11/05/2026 20:09:33
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2389947
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:


Bogsnorkler said:

furious said:

100 mph is pretty fast, not many people are speeding quite that fast. Used the first online stopping distance calculator I came across and the stopping distance for 100 was about double that of 70. So, it is plausible…

Thanks. 100MPH was probably chosen cos it’s a nice round number.

what’s that in si

44.704 m/s

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Date: 11/05/2026 20:11:31
From: kii
ID: 2389948
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


Divine Angel said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

You and your human feelings!

I also cried in public when I broke my arm. You know, sometimes tears happen for the strangest reasons.

You’ve got it easy. You could have a new laptop to turn on and customise in the five minutes it takes a normal person.

Lolol….you’re so funny. I’ve never claimed that I was normal, Arts did. When I am stressed I have extreme executive dysfunction.

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Date: 11/05/2026 20:16:17
From: ms spock
ID: 2389950
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


ms spock said:

There’s some type of bird tap dancing on the roof of the caravan.

It’s unlikely to be Tweety if it’s a loud, full-on tap.

I asked AI Overview: Did Tweety bird tap dance in any of those cartoons?

Yes, Tweety Bird has been depicted dancing in various Looney Tunes cartoons, although it is more commonly a “soft-shoe” or simple dance routine rather than a full, loud tap number.

Key Findings:

Dance Routines: While Tweety is known more for singing his signature “I tawt I taw a puddy tat” song, he has engaged in dance, often as a way to taunt Sylvester after dodging him.

“Soft-Shoe” Styles: While many viewers recall a tapping sound, discussions suggest these scenes are often classified as soft-shoe routines or general dance numbers rather than traditional, complex tap dancing.

“Bugs Bunny Rides Again”: In this cartoon, a similar soft-shoe routine is performed, and the music cue used is often termed a “soft-shoe number,” showcasing this style in classic Warner Bros. cartoons.

“Tweety’s Silly Dance”: A dedicated dance, “Tweety’s Silly Dance,” features him performing a simple dance.

🤣😂🤣🤣😂🤣

Well that is a relief to know!

🤣😂🤣🤣😂🤣

I hope that your stomach is better.

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Date: 11/05/2026 20:28:07
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2389952
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Bubblecar said:

ms spock said:

There’s some type of bird tap dancing on the roof of the caravan.

It’s unlikely to be Tweety if it’s a loud, full-on tap.

I asked AI Overview: Did Tweety bird tap dance in any of those cartoons?

Yes, Tweety Bird has been depicted dancing in various Looney Tunes cartoons, although it is more commonly a “soft-shoe” or simple dance routine rather than a full, loud tap number.

Key Findings:

Dance Routines: While Tweety is known more for singing his signature “I tawt I taw a puddy tat” song, he has engaged in dance, often as a way to taunt Sylvester after dodging him.

“Soft-Shoe” Styles: While many viewers recall a tapping sound, discussions suggest these scenes are often classified as soft-shoe routines or general dance numbers rather than traditional, complex tap dancing.

“Bugs Bunny Rides Again”: In this cartoon, a similar soft-shoe routine is performed, and the music cue used is often termed a “soft-shoe number,” showcasing this style in classic Warner Bros. cartoons.

“Tweety’s Silly Dance”: A dedicated dance, “Tweety’s Silly Dance,” features him performing a simple dance.

🤣😂🤣🤣😂🤣

Well that is a relief to know!

🤣😂🤣🤣😂🤣

I hope that your stomach is better.

Feeling better now thanks, although now I have something that buffy also hates: audible pulse going in my ears.

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Date: 11/05/2026 20:35:33
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2389954
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Witty Rejoinder said:

Divine Angel said:

I also cried in public when I broke my arm. You know, sometimes tears happen for the strangest reasons.

You’ve got it easy. You could have a new laptop to turn on and customise in the five minutes it takes a normal person.

Lolol….you’re so funny. I’ve never claimed that I was normal, Arts did. When I am stressed I have extreme executive dysfunction.

Wouldn’t it be awful if people made fun of your neuroses.

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Date: 11/05/2026 21:01:21
From: dv
ID: 2389957
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 11/05/2026 21:01:22
From: kii
ID: 2389958
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


kii said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

You’ve got it easy. You could have a new laptop to turn on and customise in the five minutes it takes a normal person.

Lolol….you’re so funny. I’ve never claimed that I was normal, Arts did. When I am stressed I have extreme executive dysfunction.

Wouldn’t it be awful if people made fun of your neuroses.

Dear Rejoined Wit,

I am not making fun of DA’s “neuroses”. Actually, iirc you’re the one who makes fun of my anxiety-fulled disorders, aka neuroses (an old fashioned term). I just pointed out that her post was performative – look up the meaning of that word.

Sincerely,

kii

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Date: 11/05/2026 21:05:35
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2389959
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Witty Rejoinder said:

kii said:

Lolol….you’re so funny. I’ve never claimed that I was normal, Arts did. When I am stressed I have extreme executive dysfunction.

Wouldn’t it be awful if people made fun of your neuroses.

Dear Rejoined Wit,

I am not making fun of DA’s “neuroses”. Actually, iirc you’re the one who makes fun of my anxiety-fulled disorders, aka neuroses (an old fashioned term). I just pointed out that her post was performative – look up the meaning of that word.

Sincerely,

kii

Oh I see. We’re supposed to take your word for it that DA’s post was ‘performative’.

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Date: 11/05/2026 21:07:29
From: KJW
ID: 2389960
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:


wait so do brakes dissipate at a constant power or a constant force or what

I looked up https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friction#Dry_friction to find out. Coulomb’s law of friction says that kinetic friction is independent of the sliding velocity. Therefore, brakes dissipate at constant force. So, the original question is wrong after all.

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Date: 11/05/2026 21:17:13
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2389961
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

If he had not died so young, Salvador Dali would be 122 years old today.

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Date: 11/05/2026 21:19:49
From: Kingy
ID: 2389962
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Evenin’ all.

Just finished work, as usual at this time of the day.

I hope you have all been playing nicely. I’m gonna read back through the posts to find out.

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Date: 11/05/2026 21:24:32
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2389963
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


If he had not died so young, Salvador Dali would be 122 years old today.


“In July 1986, Dalí had a pacemaker implanted. On his return to his Theatre-Museum he made a brief public appearance, saying:
When you are a genius, you do not have the right to die, because we are necessary for the progress of humanity.”

He thought a lot of himself.

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Date: 11/05/2026 21:28:36
From: ms spock
ID: 2389965
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


ms spock said:

Bubblecar said:

It’s unlikely to be Tweety if it’s a loud, full-on tap.

I asked AI Overview: Did Tweety bird tap dance in any of those cartoons?

Yes, Tweety Bird has been depicted dancing in various Looney Tunes cartoons, although it is more commonly a “soft-shoe” or simple dance routine rather than a full, loud tap number.

Key Findings:

Dance Routines: While Tweety is known more for singing his signature “I tawt I taw a puddy tat” song, he has engaged in dance, often as a way to taunt Sylvester after dodging him.

“Soft-Shoe” Styles: While many viewers recall a tapping sound, discussions suggest these scenes are often classified as soft-shoe routines or general dance numbers rather than traditional, complex tap dancing.

“Bugs Bunny Rides Again”: In this cartoon, a similar soft-shoe routine is performed, and the music cue used is often termed a “soft-shoe number,” showcasing this style in classic Warner Bros. cartoons.

“Tweety’s Silly Dance”: A dedicated dance, “Tweety’s Silly Dance,” features him performing a simple dance.

🤣😂🤣🤣😂🤣

Well that is a relief to know!

🤣😂🤣🤣😂🤣

I hope that your stomach is better.

Feeling better now thanks, although now I have something that buffy also hates: audible pulse going in my ears.

I don’t know what that is but it sounds intense.

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Date: 11/05/2026 21:31:21
From: kii
ID: 2389967
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


If he had not died so young, Salvador Dali would be 122 years old today.


84? Young?

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Date: 11/05/2026 21:33:50
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2389969
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:



who’s in control over Tehran though

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Date: 11/05/2026 21:36:10
From: ms spock
ID: 2389970
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


If he had not died so young, Salvador Dali would be 122 years old today.


Wow!

It is so sad to think of all the people we have lost over time. All of our forumites and all those folks who contributed so much and we are poorer for the lack of. What would Salvador Dali be producing now if he was alive?
??

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Date: 11/05/2026 21:36:59
From: ms spock
ID: 2389971
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Evenin’ all.

Just finished work, as usual at this time of the day.

I hope you have all been playing nicely. I’m gonna read back through the posts to find out.

Evening Kingy,

I am behind in the forum, and I am reading back also.

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Date: 11/05/2026 21:37:17
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2389972
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

KJW said:

SCIENCE said:

wait so do brakes dissipate at a constant power or a constant force or what

I looked up https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friction#Dry_friction to find out. Coulomb’s law of friction says that kinetic friction is independent of the sliding velocity. Therefore, brakes dissipate at constant force. So, the original question is wrong after all.

thanks it did seem to us that they were taking liberties with their application of the physics

we’ll have to try to encourage some of our students to test the friction constants out in practice

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Date: 11/05/2026 21:38:55
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2389973
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

If he had not died so young, Salvador Dali would be 122 years old today.


Wow!

It is so sad to think of all the people we have lost over time. All of our forumites and all those folks who contributed so much and we are poorer for the lack of. What would Salvador Dali be producing now if he was alive?
??

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DALL-E

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Date: 11/05/2026 21:42:54
From: ms spock
ID: 2389974
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:

ms spock said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

If he had not died so young, Salvador Dali would be 122 years old today.


Wow!

It is so sad to think of all the people we have lost over time. All of our forumites and all those folks who contributed so much and we are poorer for the lack of. What would Salvador Dali be producing now if he was alive?
??

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DALL-E

I had no idea! Ta!

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Date: 11/05/2026 21:47:51
From: Kingy
ID: 2389975
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Kingy said:

Evenin’ all.

Just finished work, as usual at this time of the day.

I hope you have all been playing nicely. I’m gonna read back through the posts to find out.

Evening Kingy,

I am behind in the forum, and I am reading back also.

Hi Spocky,

I had a chance to do maintenance and repairs on my trucks etc today, and also bought a new welder and some other stuff for upcoming jobs.

A guy wanted to apply for a job with me today, and I had to do a job interview with him. I’ve never done that before, I’m usually the one getting interviewed.

Unfortunately he doesn’t have a HR license so I couldn’t help him out.

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Date: 11/05/2026 21:55:15
From: Kingy
ID: 2389977
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I may be a day or two behind, but it appears that my footy tips are sorta ok for last weekend.

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Date: 11/05/2026 22:00:04
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2389978
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:

SCIENCE said:

ms spock said:

Wow!

It is so sad to think of all the people we have lost over time. All of our forumites and all those folks who contributed so much and we are poorer for the lack of. What would Salvador Dali be producing now if he was alive?
??

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DALL-E

I had no idea! Ta!

we mean to say, one could use the 跟爱 technology to produce imagery in the style of recognised artists, though of course it would all remain speculative and there’s no being sure how the actual person would have been

however we’re not saying that the actual person would have been biased or tempted to violate intellectual property customs in the way 跟爱 do

DALL-E 2’s reliance on public datasets influences its results and leads to algorithmic bias in some cases, such as generating higher numbers of men than women for requests that do not mention gender. DALL-E 2’s training data was filtered to remove violent and sexual imagery, but this was found to increase bias in some cases such as reducing the frequency of women being generated. OpenAI hypothesise that this may be because women were more likely to be sexualised in training data which caused the filter to influence results. In September 2022, OpenAI confirmed to The Verge that DALL-E invisibly inserts phrases into user prompts to address bias in results; for instance, “black man” and “Asian woman” are inserted into prompts that do not specify gender or race. OpenAI claims to address concerns for potential “racy content” – containing nudity or sexual content generation, with DALL-E 3 through input/output filters, blocklists, ChatGPT refusals, and model level interventions. However, DALL-E 3 continues to disproportionally represent people as White, female, and youthful. Users are able to somewhat remedy this through more specific prompts for image generation.

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Date: 11/05/2026 22:01:00
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2389979
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

If he had not died so young, Salvador Dali would be 122 years old today.


Wow!

It is so sad to think of all the people we have lost over time. All of our forumites and all those folks who contributed so much and we are poorer for the lack of. What would Salvador Dali be producing now if he was alive?
??


A lot of drool..?

red cards myself

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Date: 11/05/2026 22:11:27
From: Kingy
ID: 2389983
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Witty Rejoinder said:

kii said:

Lolol….you’re so funny. I’ve never claimed that I was normal, Arts did. When I am stressed I have extreme executive dysfunction.

Wouldn’t it be awful if people made fun of your neuroses.

Dear Rejoined Wit,

I am not making fun of DA’s “neuroses”. Actually, iirc you’re the one who makes fun of my anxiety-fulled disorders, aka neuroses (an old fashioned term). I just pointed out that her post was performative – look up the meaning of that word.

Sincerely,

kii

Kii, there are several regular posters here who are also trying to deal with their own mental health problems(including me) and they use this forum to be able to communicate to other people without having to go outside into the big world.

I’m lucky enough to be able to go out and do things.

They just want to chat to other people without the personal pressure to be something that they are not.

Does that sound similar to you?

If you continue to harass the regular posters on this forum, they will stop, and that is the end of this forum.

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Date: 11/05/2026 22:16:00
From: ms spock
ID: 2389985
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


ms spock said:

Kingy said:

Evenin’ all.

Just finished work, as usual at this time of the day.

I hope you have all been playing nicely. I’m gonna read back through the posts to find out.

Evening Kingy,

I am behind in the forum, and I am reading back also.

Hi Spocky,

I had a chance to do maintenance and repairs on my trucks etc today, and also bought a new welder and some other stuff for upcoming jobs.

A guy wanted to apply for a job with me today, and I had to do a job interview with him. I’ve never done that before, I’m usually the one getting interviewed.

Unfortunately he doesn’t have a HR license so I couldn’t help him out.

I am so glad you were able to do maintenance and repairs on your trucks.

Was one of those one with the yellow bits squished out of place? Or is that the rural fire brigade?

A new welder sounds exciting and stuff for other jobs is good to hear.

Your first time as the interviewer! A milestone! Sorry to read he didn’t have a HR, even though I don’t know what that is.

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Date: 11/05/2026 22:21:30
From: ms spock
ID: 2389987
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:

ms spock said:

SCIENCE said:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DALL-E

I had no idea! Ta!

we mean to say, one could use the 跟爱 technology to produce imagery in the style of recognised artists, though of course it would all remain speculative and there’s no being sure how the actual person would have been

however we’re not saying that the actual person would have been biased or tempted to violate intellectual property customs in the way 跟爱 do

DALL-E 2’s reliance on public datasets influences its results and leads to algorithmic bias in some cases, such as generating higher numbers of men than women for requests that do not mention gender. DALL-E 2’s training data was filtered to remove violent and sexual imagery, but this was found to increase bias in some cases such as reducing the frequency of women being generated. OpenAI hypothesise that this may be because women were more likely to be sexualised in training data which caused the filter to influence results. In September 2022, OpenAI confirmed to The Verge that DALL-E invisibly inserts phrases into user prompts to address bias in results; for instance, “black man” and “Asian woman” are inserted into prompts that do not specify gender or race. OpenAI claims to address concerns for potential “racy content” – containing nudity or sexual content generation, with DALL-E 3 through input/output filters, blocklists, ChatGPT refusals, and model level interventions. However, DALL-E 3 continues to disproportionally represent people as White, female, and youthful. Users are able to somewhat remedy this through more specific prompts for image generation.

It is concerning that the majority of medical research and AI seems to be based on white men as the status quo. There does need to be a greater ability to inclusion and not to stereotype folks and their communities.

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Date: 11/05/2026 22:21:59
From: ms spock
ID: 2389988
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


ms spock said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

If he had not died so young, Salvador Dali would be 122 years old today.


Wow!

It is so sad to think of all the people we have lost over time. All of our forumites and all those folks who contributed so much and we are poorer for the lack of. What would Salvador Dali be producing now if he was alive?
??


A lot of drool..?

red cards myself

Red carding yourself is an appropriate response!

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Date: 11/05/2026 22:25:01
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2389990
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

If he had not died so young, Salvador Dali would be 122 years old today.


84? Young?

Sure.

Old age currently starts at 87.

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Date: 11/05/2026 22:33:14
From: kii
ID: 2389994
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


kii said:

Witty Rejoinder said:

Wouldn’t it be awful if people made fun of your neuroses.

Dear Rejoined Wit,

I am not making fun of DA’s “neuroses”. Actually, iirc you’re the one who makes fun of my anxiety-fulled disorders, aka neuroses (an old fashioned term). I just pointed out that her post was performative – look up the meaning of that word.

Sincerely,

kii

Kii, there are several regular posters here who are also trying to deal with their own mental health problems(including me) and they use this forum to be able to communicate to other people without having to go outside into the big world.

I’m lucky enough to be able to go out and do things.

They just want to chat to other people without the personal pressure to be something that they are not.

Does that sound similar to you?

If you continue to harass the regular posters on this forum, they will stop, and that is the end of this forum.

Okay.

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Date: 11/05/2026 22:40:08
From: ms spock
ID: 2389995
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

;roughbarked said:


As 200 draw police ire in Brisbane, why are people ‘speed running’ Scientology churches?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-11/scientology-speed-running-church-brisbane-event/106664582

We have got real problems when an academic has to say this in bolded text.

In a video game it’s a virtual place, but in this case you’ve got real-world environments with real-world consequences,” Dr Birt said.

Then I wonder how the alleged role of Scientology in the Danny Masterson rape case plays a role in this.

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Date: 11/05/2026 22:40:46
From: ms spock
ID: 2389996
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


Arts said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

Back in the good old days we used to wave our light meters around, before manually adjusting the aperture and exposure time and pressing the button just once, and then carefully wind the film on for the next picture.

Ok boomer.

We are part of the forgotten generation.
Got to do all sorts of shit without anyone caring if we got hurt, not lack of care, but meh

I thought Gen X was the forgotten generation?

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Date: 11/05/2026 22:46:45
From: ms spock
ID: 2389998
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Arts:

Thanks for posting the dead nannas article. I enjoyed that.

It was hilarious. I laughed so much.

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Date: 11/05/2026 22:47:18
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2389999
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Cymek said:

Arts said:

Ok boomer.

We are part of the forgotten generation.
Got to do all sorts of shit without anyone caring if we got hurt, not lack of care, but meh

I thought Gen X was the forgotten generation?

i think boomers are the forgetting generation…

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Date: 11/05/2026 22:48:39
From: ms spock
ID: 2390001
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Arts said:

Michael V said:

Arts:

Thanks for posting the dead nannas article. I enjoyed that.

it’s a classic… the focus is on exams, I think we can do a follow up study for assessments – because that is where I am, anecdotally, finding it occurs most.

The beauty of starting a new school year is all my grandparents are alive again.

:)))

That is such good news.

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Date: 11/05/2026 22:49:56
From: ms spock
ID: 2390002
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


Divine Angel said:

Cymek said:

As cults go its one of the more stupid ones

I get the Jesus-based cults, but Scientology is just plain batshit crazy.

You two are obviously haunted by seriously fucked up thetans.

Hehehe

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Date: 11/05/2026 22:56:00
From: ms spock
ID: 2390005
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


ms spock said:

Cymek said:

We are part of the forgotten generation.
Got to do all sorts of shit without anyone caring if we got hurt, not lack of care, but meh

I thought Gen X was the forgotten generation?

i think boomers are the forgetting generation…

Oh okay…

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Date: 11/05/2026 22:56:19
From: Woodie
ID: 2390006
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


ms spock said:

Cymek said:

We are part of the forgotten generation.
Got to do all sorts of shit without anyone caring if we got hurt, not lack of care, but meh

I thought Gen X was the forgotten generation?

i think boomers are the forgetting generation…

I think I am the forgotten generation. Yep. That’s right. Just me.

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Date: 11/05/2026 22:59:11
From: ms spock
ID: 2390007
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


Bogsnorkler said:

ms spock said:

I thought Gen X was the forgotten generation?

i think boomers are the forgetting generation…

I think I am the forgotten generation. Yep. That’s right. Just me.

Are you Gen X Woodie

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Date: 11/05/2026 23:01:03
From: party_pants
ID: 2390008
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


ms spock said:

Cymek said:

We are part of the forgotten generation.
Got to do all sorts of shit without anyone caring if we got hurt, not lack of care, but meh

I thought Gen X was the forgotten generation?

i think boomers are the forgetting generation…

Geothermal is the forgotten generation

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Date: 11/05/2026 23:33:33
From: Kingy
ID: 2390009
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


Bogsnorkler said:

ms spock said:

I thought Gen X was the forgotten generation?

i think boomers are the forgetting generation…

I think I am the forgotten generation. Yep. That’s right. Just me.

I haven’t forgotten about you, Woodie.

You have the dam of forum items removal.

One day in the very far future, there will be archaeologists digging through your dam and teaching young Chinameristrailians about how that in the past, people used to be able to talk to each other over the internet, and discuss what kinds of lawnmowers or chainsaws were worthy of being sacrificed to the dam.

Anyone who disagrees, are also sacrificed to the dam.

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Date: 11/05/2026 23:48:47
From: Kingy
ID: 2390010
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Some bloke commenting on a board meeting.

https://www.reddit.com/r/OpenAussie/comments/1ta0dzq/buzzwords_in_australian_corporate_workplaces/

Link

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Date: 12/05/2026 00:15:44
From: kii
ID: 2390013
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

What a sweet movie. Sally Field and an octopus 🐙
Beautiful scenery, soppy storyline. Perfect.

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Date: 12/05/2026 00:15:52
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2390014
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

yeah but who are the got ten four generation

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Date: 12/05/2026 00:23:32
From: kii
ID: 2390015
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I can actually hear the ocean tonight!

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Date: 12/05/2026 00:28:58
From: AussieDJ
ID: 2390016
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

In honor of sarahs mum, who would post these whenever a new episode appeared.

Olive and Mabel – The Eternal Hope

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTn04RwYNKs

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Date: 12/05/2026 00:46:29
From: Kingy
ID: 2390017
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


I can actually hear the ocean tonight!

Sometimes I can here it from here too.

When I used to live on the West coast of the ridge, It was common to go to sleep with the distant roaring of the waves crashing against the rocks.

Now I live in suburbia and the most common noises are the neighbours taking a dump, or revving their shitbox cars up across the street, or the guy over the back fence fixing his fukn boat or cheering at the footy with his loud mates.

I miss the place over the hill.

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Date: 12/05/2026 06:10:37
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390023
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bonjour du jour. Heading for 18 here, mostly sunny.

Got up after only a little sleep, to have my shower, hair wash & dry etc before the power gets turned off at 8:30 AM.

Whether I’ll then go to the shops, or go back to bed and go to the shops later this afternoon, only time will tell.

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Date: 12/05/2026 06:31:26
From: ms spock
ID: 2390025
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Greetings Earthlings 🖖🏽🖖🏽💚🖖🏽💚🖖🏽🖖🏽

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Date: 12/05/2026 06:32:32
From: buffy
ID: 2390026
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 8 degrees at the back door and still dark. We are forecast morning fog and up to 22 degrees later. The FOGO truck has just been.

Bakery Breakfast with our Hamilton archery friend, other activities to be decided. I’ll go and check my iNaturalist in a tick to see if anyone has confirmed my fungi IDs from yesterday.

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Date: 12/05/2026 06:38:04
From: buffy
ID: 2390027
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


kii said:

I can actually hear the ocean tonight!

Sometimes I can here it from here too.

When I used to live on the West coast of the ridge, It was common to go to sleep with the distant roaring of the waves crashing against the rocks.

Now I live in suburbia and the most common noises are the neighbours taking a dump, or revving their shitbox cars up across the street, or the guy over the back fence fixing his fukn boat or cheering at the footy with his loud mates.

I miss the place over the hill.

But, but..the sound of the waves on the sand is infrasound!! It will make you sick!!!

(Sorry, I had to comment on that. I live near wind turbines.)

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Date: 12/05/2026 06:50:45
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390030
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Top of 23 and partly cloudy.

Either work or uni although I am considering taking the laptop into work and picking people’s brains for info pertaining to my upcoming essay.

Might cry, will see where the day takes me 😁

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Date: 12/05/2026 07:05:15
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2390031
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

yes

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Date: 12/05/2026 07:11:08
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390032
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:

yes

I knew it!

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Date: 12/05/2026 07:21:11
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390035
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Out of the shower with plenty of time to do a hot cooked breakfast.

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Date: 12/05/2026 07:22:36
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390036
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Top of 23 and partly cloudy.

Either work or uni although I am considering taking the laptop into work and picking people’s brains for info pertaining to my upcoming essay.

Might cry, will see where the day takes me 😁

“Heaven knows we need never be ashamed of our tears, for they are rain upon the blinding dust of earth, overlying our hard hearts” — Charles Dickens.

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Date: 12/05/2026 07:24:44
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390037
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Divine Angel said:

Top of 23 and partly cloudy.

Either work or uni although I am considering taking the laptop into work and picking people’s brains for info pertaining to my upcoming essay.

Might cry, will see where the day takes me 😁

“Heaven knows we need never be ashamed of our tears, for they are rain upon the blinding dust of earth, overlying our hard hearts” — Charles Dickens.

“Sobbing is the second-best medicine” — Reader’s Digest

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Date: 12/05/2026 07:29:45
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390039
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

When i was pregnant, with hormones doing hormone things, I cried because I ran out of bread to make toast.

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Date: 12/05/2026 07:34:11
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390040
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


When i was pregnant, with hormones doing hormone things, I cried because I ran out of bread to make toast.

That’s as good a reason as any, under those circumstances.

I cry only sparingly as it completely effs up my sinuses.

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Date: 12/05/2026 07:34:56
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2390041
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:

yes

You’re very agreeable this morning Mr. SCIENCE.

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Date: 12/05/2026 08:22:31
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2390044
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:

SCIENCE said:

yes

You’re very agreeable this morning Mr. SCIENCE.

well the world hasn’t ended yet

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Date: 12/05/2026 08:24:16
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390045
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Power will be out any minute now.

Decided I will go back to bed, and go shopping late in the afternoon.

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Date: 12/05/2026 08:28:31
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2390047
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

SCIENCE said:

yes

You’re very agreeable this morning Mr. SCIENCE.

well the world hasn’t ended yet

Looks out of window,

no, not round these parts anyway.

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Date: 12/05/2026 08:37:28
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390048
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


SCIENCE said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

You’re very agreeable this morning Mr. SCIENCE.

well the world hasn’t ended yet

Looks out of window,

no, not round these parts anyway.

Give Pauline a chance, she’s only just getting sarted.

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Date: 12/05/2026 09:37:22
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2390051
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Morning pilgrims, put hot water on my weetbib this morning again, give it that nice mouse droppings aroma.

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Date: 12/05/2026 09:39:19
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2390052
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Apparently my one-man company has uploaded a file for me which is “𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑦𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑓𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑙𝑜𝑢𝑑 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟. “

Not sure how I managed to do that without me knowing.

Might give that one a miss.

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Date: 12/05/2026 09:55:46
From: Cymek
ID: 2390055
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Hello

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Date: 12/05/2026 09:56:39
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2390056
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


Hello

Greetings

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Date: 12/05/2026 10:11:25
From: Michael V
ID: 2390058
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Apparently my one-man company has uploaded a file for me which is “𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑦𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑓𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑙𝑜𝑢𝑑 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟. “

Not sure how I managed to do that without me knowing.

Might give that one a miss.

GSEOH

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Date: 12/05/2026 11:09:10
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390073
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Tiny little sonic booms? 🧐

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Date: 12/05/2026 11:42:33
From: Cymek
ID: 2390080
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

People bitching about the upcoming Federal budget.

Does our government have anywhere near the power or ability to affect change like we think.
We are a middle tier power subject to many events outside of our control
The people who live in Australia shape events by their actions often greed related
Big business manipulate the economy
People want business as usual when the world’s in the toilet.

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Date: 12/05/2026 12:14:31
From: kii
ID: 2390081
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

G’morning and stuff. I woke up. Breakfast is the usual, but with a very juicy Packham pear instead of a banana.

My new fluffy blankies and dressing gown arrive today. It’s a bit cool and I might need some socks on my toes this morning.

With reference to DA’s crying: it seems that comprehension is not a strong point for some of you. It’s not the crying that I found weird, it’s the language she used…that’s performative, IMHO. Then there’s the “vaguebooking”.

Anyway, I’m gonna scratch around in my half-unpacked storage carton and then repack it. I WILL NOT keep the big container of my paints out, I don’t have anywhere I can safely use them.

I’m always #4.

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Date: 12/05/2026 12:28:28
From: Michael V
ID: 2390087
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Tiny little sonic booms? 🧐

Maybe. But nevertheless, interesting.

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Date: 12/05/2026 12:31:43
From: Michael V
ID: 2390088
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


G’morning and stuff. I woke up. Breakfast is the usual, but with a very juicy Packham pear instead of a banana.

My new fluffy blankies and dressing gown arrive today. It’s a bit cool and I might need some socks on my toes this morning.

With reference to DA’s crying: it seems that comprehension is not a strong point for some of you. It’s not the crying that I found weird, it’s the language she used…that’s performative, IMHO. Then there’s the “vaguebooking”.

Anyway, I’m gonna scratch around in my half-unpacked storage carton and then repack it. I WILL NOT keep the big container of my paints out, I don’t have anywhere I can safely use them.

I’m always #4.


I’m pretty close to 9, I think.

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Date: 12/05/2026 12:39:07
From: Cymek
ID: 2390089
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Divine Angel said:

Tiny little sonic booms? 🧐

Maybe. But nevertheless, interesting.

Poor mans Brazillian

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Date: 12/05/2026 12:43:32
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2390091
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Divine Angel said:

Tiny little sonic booms? 🧐

Maybe. But nevertheless, interesting.

wait until you suffer the xrays

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Date: 12/05/2026 12:52:45
From: kii
ID: 2390093
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Managed 10 minutes of repacking the carton. Got distracted by a photo and a game. Now my back hurts. Again.

Rod Taylor.

Mexican Loteria.

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Date: 12/05/2026 12:56:28
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2390095
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Managed 10 minutes of repacking the carton. Got distracted by a photo and a game. Now my back hurts. Again.

Rod Taylor.

Mexican Loteria.

Rod Tayloe peaked with The Birds.

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Date: 12/05/2026 13:49:33
From: buffy
ID: 2390122
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

And I’m going to read and siesta now. I’ve got to make some sausage rolls for tea later and I’ll do some melting moment biscuits too because I’ve got a meeting this evening for the wetlands friends.

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Date: 12/05/2026 14:07:12
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390132
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

This time last week the power was back on already, but they’re taking their time today.

Posting on my telephonic device.

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Date: 12/05/2026 14:32:14
From: kii
ID: 2390144
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good news. I figured out how to fix a problem I thought I had.

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Date: 12/05/2026 14:47:54
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390151
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’m off to the shops.

If the power’s not back on when I return, I will be contacting my Congressman.

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Date: 12/05/2026 14:50:35
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390152
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


I’m off to the shops.

If the power’s not back on when I return, I will be contacting my Congressman.

…and lo and behold, immediately after that idle threat, the power came back on :)

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Date: 12/05/2026 14:56:59
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390154
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I might as well have a cup of tea before I set off then.

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Date: 12/05/2026 15:01:18
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390156
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Weird. Searching for SBS On Demand on both Chrome and Firefox, I get this message:

Server Error
We’re sorry but it appears that there has been an internal server error while processing your request. Our engineers have been notified and are working to resolve the issue.

Please try again later.

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Date: 12/05/2026 15:01:49
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390157
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Weird. Searching for SBS On Demand on both Chrome and Firefox, I get this message:

Server Error
We’re sorry but it appears that there has been an internal server error while processing your request. Our engineers have been notified and are working to resolve the issue.

Please try again later.

…and now it’s working.

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Date: 12/05/2026 15:20:03
From: dv
ID: 2390162
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 26% of 57 critics’ reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.3/10. The website’s consensus reads: “All Animal Farm adaptations are equal, but some Animal Farm adaptations are more watchable than others.” Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 29 out of 100, based on 16 critics, indicating “generally unfavorable” reviews. Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of “C-” on an A+ to F scale, the lowest grade ever for an animated film and for Angel Studios.

Peter Debruge of Variety wrote: “Serkis’ 21st-century update dilutes Orwell’s political allegory in favor of what passes for something more ‘audience friendly’: His approach adopts the celebrity voices, cutesy character designs and antic, mile-a-minute energy of big-studio American toons. The result isn’t nearly as polished as Illumination or DreamWorks movies, but ‘good enough for government work,’ as the saying goes.”

Pete Hammond of Deadline Hollywood wrote: “With a screenplay, alternately funny and frighteningly perceptive by Nicholas Stoller, this gorgeously animated version is not outwardly trying to be political but nevertheless is uncannily meeting its time and proving to be a little too close for comfort to America’s drift toward authoritarianism.” Rafael Motamayor’s IGN review noted that Serkis shifts Orwell’s allegory from Stalinism to modern corporate corruption, trading a dystopian tone for “something a little more uplifting.” He praised the visuals and cast, but felt the adaptation “lost some teeth” compared to the novel.

Tim Robey, writing for The Daily Telegraph, gave it one out of five stars, heavily criticizing the film: “A Trump-era makeover for this classic is totally misjudged, from terrible songs to toilet humour.” Mark Kennedy rated the film zero out of four stars in an Associated Press review, writing that “screenwriter Nicholas Stoller and director Andy Serkis’ awfully misguided Disneyfication of one of the greatest allegorical satires in the English language is a cinematic car crash.”

—-

Yeah this did seem like a bad idea.

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Date: 12/05/2026 15:25:10
From: Neophyte
ID: 2390164
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 26% of 57 critics’ reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.3/10. The website’s consensus reads: “All Animal Farm adaptations are equal, but some Animal Farm adaptations are more watchable than others.” Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 29 out of 100, based on 16 critics, indicating “generally unfavorable” reviews. Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of “C-” on an A+ to F scale, the lowest grade ever for an animated film and for Angel Studios.

Peter Debruge of Variety wrote: “Serkis’ 21st-century update dilutes Orwell’s political allegory in favor of what passes for something more ‘audience friendly’: His approach adopts the celebrity voices, cutesy character designs and antic, mile-a-minute energy of big-studio American toons. The result isn’t nearly as polished as Illumination or DreamWorks movies, but ‘good enough for government work,’ as the saying goes.”

Pete Hammond of Deadline Hollywood wrote: “With a screenplay, alternately funny and frighteningly perceptive by Nicholas Stoller, this gorgeously animated version is not outwardly trying to be political but nevertheless is uncannily meeting its time and proving to be a little too close for comfort to America’s drift toward authoritarianism.” Rafael Motamayor’s IGN review noted that Serkis shifts Orwell’s allegory from Stalinism to modern corporate corruption, trading a dystopian tone for “something a little more uplifting.” He praised the visuals and cast, but felt the adaptation “lost some teeth” compared to the novel.

Tim Robey, writing for The Daily Telegraph, gave it one out of five stars, heavily criticizing the film: “A Trump-era makeover for this classic is totally misjudged, from terrible songs to toilet humour.” Mark Kennedy rated the film zero out of four stars in an Associated Press review, writing that “screenwriter Nicholas Stoller and director Andy Serkis’ awfully misguided Disneyfication of one of the greatest allegorical satires in the English language is a cinematic car crash.”

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Yeah this did seem like a bad idea.

A friend once opined that it was telling in some way that the first animated feature from the USA was a musical fairy tale, and the first animated feature from the UK was political satire/allegory.

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Date: 12/05/2026 15:25:23
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390165
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

“ Mark Kennedy rated the film zero out of four stars in an Associated Press review, writing that “screenwriter Nicholas Stoller and director Andy Serkis’ awfully misguided Disneyfication of one of the greatest allegorical satires in the English language is a cinematic car crash.”

I’ve not heard a single good thing about this film.

Then again, the critics tore the Michael Jackson biopic to shreds and it’s been number one for three weeks. MJ has a lot of diehard fans. An animated Animal Farm taking place in an animal farm? Not so much.

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Date: 12/05/2026 15:31:37
From: Cymek
ID: 2390168
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


“ Mark Kennedy rated the film zero out of four stars in an Associated Press review, writing that “screenwriter Nicholas Stoller and director Andy Serkis’ awfully misguided Disneyfication of one of the greatest allegorical satires in the English language is a cinematic car crash.”

I’ve not heard a single good thing about this film.

Then again, the critics tore the Michael Jackson biopic to shreds and it’s been number one for three weeks. MJ has a lot of diehard fans. An animated Animal Farm taking place in an animal farm? Not so much.

Shifting Animal Farm to a dystopian corporate controlled world is quite realistic.
I’d assume this is how the world is heading towards the second half of this century.
Once you get corporations who have assets and incomes in the trillions of dollars they are a huge threat

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Date: 12/05/2026 15:47:48
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390172
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

BACK and in double quick time. Got a lift most of the way there & back from a very kind man who always give me a lift whenever he spots me.

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Date: 12/05/2026 15:48:27
From: dv
ID: 2390173
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


BACK and in double quick time. Got a lift most of the way there & back from a very kind man who always give me a lift whenever he spots me.

good

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Date: 12/05/2026 15:50:37
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390174
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-12/canvas-instructure-agreement-reached-hackers-shinyhunters/106670228

“Last week, students and teachers who logged in to Canvas were greeted with a warning that the information would be leaked unless institutions negotiated a settlement with ShinyHunters by the end of May 12.”

Clearly I didn’t do any uni work last week cos I never saw the message.

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Date: 12/05/2026 15:51:52
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390176
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


BACK and in double quick time. Got a lift most of the way there & back from a very kind man who always give me a lift whenever he spots me.

It’d be pretty bad luck to have two serial killers in the same car.

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Date: 12/05/2026 15:57:56
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390177
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-12/canvas-instructure-agreement-reached-hackers-shinyhunters/106670228

“Last week, students and teachers who logged in to Canvas were greeted with a warning that the information would be leaked unless institutions negotiated a settlement with ShinyHunters by the end of May 12.”

Clearly I didn’t do any uni work last week cos I never saw the message.

The company at the centre of a cyber attack involving online learning platform Canvas says it has reached an agreement with the hackers responsible, with Instructure’s CEO offering an apology to those affected.

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Date: 12/05/2026 15:59:48
From: Cymek
ID: 2390179
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Bubblecar said:

BACK and in double quick time. Got a lift most of the way there & back from a very kind man who always give me a lift whenever he spots me.

It’d be pretty bad luck to have two serial killers in the same car.

A buddy story, like the Leyland brothers
Killing all over the countryside.
Today Mike were coming from the kill bunker

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Date: 12/05/2026 16:34:04
From: kii
ID: 2390185
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

My new blankets are perfect, so soft, like the silky fluff on The Sally Cat’s belly.

Except instead of being the colour of milk coffee, they are moss green.
Plus they won’t attack my hand if I stroke them.

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Date: 12/05/2026 16:36:01
From: Cymek
ID: 2390186
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


My new blankets are perfect, so soft, like the silky fluff on The Sally Cat’s belly.

Except instead of being the colour of milk coffee, they are moss green.
Plus they won’t attack my hand if I stroke them.

Do you have a weighted blanket ?
They are quite comforting to use, the weight feels nice

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Date: 12/05/2026 16:43:12
From: Michael V
ID: 2390188
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


BACK and in double quick time. Got a lift most of the way there & back from a very kind man who always give me a lift whenever he spots me.

:)

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Date: 12/05/2026 16:43:55
From: Michael V
ID: 2390189
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Bubblecar said:

BACK and in double quick time. Got a lift most of the way there & back from a very kind man who always give me a lift whenever he spots me.

It’d be pretty bad luck to have two serial killers in the same car.

Ouch!

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Date: 12/05/2026 16:47:08
From: Michael V
ID: 2390190
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


My new blankets are perfect, so soft, like the silky fluff on The Sally Cat’s belly.

Except instead of being the colour of milk coffee, they are moss green.
Plus they won’t attack my hand if I stroke them.

Well, that’s always a bonus.

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Date: 12/05/2026 16:52:53
From: kii
ID: 2390191
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


kii said:

My new blankets are perfect, so soft, like the silky fluff on The Sally Cat’s belly.

Except instead of being the colour of milk coffee, they are moss green.
Plus they won’t attack my hand if I stroke them.

Do you have a weighted blanket ?
They are quite comforting to use, the weight feels nice

Not yet, I’ve thought about getting one. I’d rather get a cat. They sort do the same job. Except they shit in a box and yell at you.

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Date: 12/05/2026 17:57:41
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390214
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The rehabilitation officer at work, the lady who oversaw my recovery and made sure I was only given duties I was allowed to do, has now broken her arm.

I told her she’s a copycat. I’m a bit jealous though, she’s not in a cast and is healing faster than I was even though she’s older than me. It’s a different kind of break though.

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Date: 12/05/2026 18:03:41
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390216
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


The rehabilitation officer at work, the lady who oversaw my recovery and made sure I was only given duties I was allowed to do, has now broken her arm.

I told her she’s a copycat. I’m a bit jealous though, she’s not in a cast and is healing faster than I was even though she’s older than me. It’s a different kind of break though.

Looks like you’ve started a trend.

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Date: 12/05/2026 18:37:07
From: Michael V
ID: 2390221
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Divine Angel said:

The rehabilitation officer at work, the lady who oversaw my recovery and made sure I was only given duties I was allowed to do, has now broken her arm.

I told her she’s a copycat. I’m a bit jealous though, she’s not in a cast and is healing faster than I was even though she’s older than me. It’s a different kind of break though.

Looks like you’ve started a trend.

I hope not. I really don’t need to break any bones.

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Date: 12/05/2026 19:10:39
From: buffy
ID: 2390234
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’m off to a meeting shortly. I’ll check back in here later.

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Date: 12/05/2026 19:14:43
From: poikilotherm
ID: 2390236
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


I’m off to a meeting shortly. I’ll check back in here later.

We’ll be eagerly awaiting the minutes…at least, WR probably will.

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Date: 12/05/2026 19:38:25
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2390242
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


I’m off to a meeting shortly. I’ll check back in here later.

Parole officer?

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Date: 12/05/2026 19:43:18
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390245
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Tomorrow is a bittersweet day. It’s the anniversary of me starting at my school, but it’s also the day we lost SM.

I’ll be thinking of her, but I do think of her every day.

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Date: 12/05/2026 19:47:21
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390246
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’m orff to watch another vintage Time Team before the bicycles.

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Date: 12/05/2026 19:47:49
From: party_pants
ID: 2390247
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


I’m orff to watch another vintage Time Team before the bicycles.

I’ve only just got here.

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Date: 12/05/2026 19:49:21
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390248
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


Bubblecar said:

I’m orff to watch another vintage Time Team before the bicycles.

I’ve only just got here.

Cheers :)

I’m in TV marathon mode. After the bicycles I’ll be catching a bit of sleep before getting up for Eurovision at 5 AM.

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Date: 12/05/2026 19:50:52
From: dv
ID: 2390251
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

“vintage Time Team” how ironic

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Date: 12/05/2026 20:01:29
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390257
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

My next order of spirits from eBay – a bottle of cheap but hopefully cheerful Indian whisky – has now arrived in St Leonards, Tasmania.

Let’s hope they don’t now send it on to Western Australia, as happened with my last order, the Norwegian aquavit.

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Date: 12/05/2026 20:04:33
From: poikilotherm
ID: 2390260
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


My next order of spirits from eBay – a bottle of cheap but hopefully cheerful Indian whisky – has now arrived in St Leonards, Tasmania.

Let’s hope they don’t now send it on to Western Australia, as happened with my last order, the Norwegian aquavit.

Flavour of the Ganges?

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Date: 12/05/2026 20:07:57
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390262
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

poikilotherm said:


Bubblecar said:

My next order of spirits from eBay – a bottle of cheap but hopefully cheerful Indian whisky – has now arrived in St Leonards, Tasmania.

Let’s hope they don’t now send it on to Western Australia, as happened with my last order, the Norwegian aquavit.

Flavour of the Ganges?

Like a number of Indian brands, it’s a blend of imported Scottish malt and Indian neutral grain.

Should be drinkable and will be an interesting change :)

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Date: 12/05/2026 20:10:10
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390263
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


poikilotherm said:

Bubblecar said:

My next order of spirits from eBay – a bottle of cheap but hopefully cheerful Indian whisky – has now arrived in St Leonards, Tasmania.

Let’s hope they don’t now send it on to Western Australia, as happened with my last order, the Norwegian aquavit.

Flavour of the Ganges?

Like a number of Indian brands, it’s a blend of imported Scottish malt and Indian neutral grain.

Should be drinkable and will be an interesting change :)

Well, it sounds fancy

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Date: 12/05/2026 20:11:39
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390264
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Bubblecar said:

poikilotherm said:

Flavour of the Ganges?

Like a number of Indian brands, it’s a blend of imported Scottish malt and Indian neutral grain.

Should be drinkable and will be an interesting change :)

Well, it sounds fancy

I’ll don a monocle before sampling it.

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Date: 12/05/2026 20:59:24
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390268
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Regarding the film, Project Hail Mary, I agree with this review:

“At almost every turn, ‘Project Hail Mary’ attempts to convince you that it is groundbreaking, innovative filmmaking. But in actuality, the movie lands as a grand act of cinematic recycling – the fusing together of familiar, comforting bits and pieces into something determined to please crowds and warm hearts”

even though I think it misses the mark for me. However I disagree that Ryan Gosling can carry the film on his own. He’s just so… generic.

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Date: 12/05/2026 21:17:06
From: Woodie
ID: 2390273
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Sumfin is really up with my webernets tonight.

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Date: 12/05/2026 21:19:45
From: Woodie
ID: 2390274
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


Sumfin is really up with my webernets tonight.


Upload quicker than download???

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Date: 12/05/2026 21:29:19
From: Woodie
ID: 2390277
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

It went off before it got better.

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Date: 12/05/2026 21:35:34
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390279
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


It went off before it got better.


That’s odd.

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Date: 12/05/2026 21:36:40
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2390280
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:

fusing together of familiar, comforting bits and pieces into something determined to please crowds and warm hearts

so it’s just 跟爱 slop

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Date: 12/05/2026 21:42:54
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2390282
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

At the redoubt and it’s cold and a bit rainified.

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Date: 12/05/2026 21:47:15
From: Woodie
ID: 2390283
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


It went off before it got better.


Starlink app says “Weather interference 27 m 8 s”

What weather?????

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Date: 12/05/2026 21:48:19
From: Kingy
ID: 2390284
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Evenin’ all.

It’s been a big day out.

Just chucked some chicken in the oven.

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Date: 12/05/2026 21:49:03
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390285
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


Woodie said:

It went off before it got better.


Starlink app says “Weather interference 27 m 8 s”

What weather?????

Meteor shower.

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Date: 12/05/2026 21:49:32
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390286
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


At the redoubt and it’s cold and a bit rainified.

Play a bit of flamenco to warm up your hands.

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Date: 12/05/2026 21:50:34
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390289
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Evenin’ all.

It’s been a big day out.

Just chucked some chicken in the oven.

Evening Kingy.

Had a fine chicken curry here and there’s plenty left over.

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Date: 12/05/2026 21:51:27
From: Woodie
ID: 2390291
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


At the redoubt and it’s cold and a bit rainified.

I don’t doubt it.

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Date: 12/05/2026 21:53:29
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2390292
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Evenin’ all.

It’s been a big day out.

Just chucked some chicken in the oven.

I think you’re supposed to kill them first.

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Date: 12/05/2026 21:54:21
From: Woodie
ID: 2390293
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Woodie said:

Woodie said:

It went off before it got better.


Starlink app says “Weather interference 27 m 8 s”

What weather?????

Meteor shower.

It’s called The Bureau pf Meteorology so I suppose you may be correct.

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Date: 12/05/2026 21:57:14
From: buffy
ID: 2390295
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

poikilotherm said:


buffy said:

I’m off to a meeting shortly. I’ll check back in here later.

We’ll be eagerly awaiting the minutes…at least, WR probably will.

Discussion about the grants we have got (now in the bank) for research on the critters in the local creek (DNA sampling) and the grant we have applied for. Also discussion about replanting at the wetland and which trees and shrubs to order.

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Date: 12/05/2026 22:38:01
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2390300
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Regarding the film, Project Hail Mary, I agree with this review:

“At almost every turn, ‘Project Hail Mary’ attempts to convince you that it is groundbreaking, innovative filmmaking. But in actuality, the movie lands as a grand act of cinematic recycling – the fusing together of familiar, comforting bits and pieces into something determined to please crowds and warm hearts”

even though I think it misses the mark for me. However I disagree that Ryan Gosling can carry the film on his own. He’s just so… generic.

He’s just Ken.

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Date: 12/05/2026 22:41:53
From: Kingy
ID: 2390301
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Kingy said:

Evenin’ all.

It’s been a big day out.

Just chucked some chicken in the oven.

Evening Kingy.

Had a fine chicken curry here and there’s plenty left over.

Apparently you can buy a pack of Southern Chicken herbs & stuff that’s supposed to taste like KFC

So I did, then I chucked it all over the bits of chicken like I knew what I was doing, and now it’s cooking.

I’ll report back later.

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Date: 12/05/2026 22:47:18
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390302
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Bubblecar said:

Kingy said:

Evenin’ all.

It’s been a big day out.

Just chucked some chicken in the oven.

Evening Kingy.

Had a fine chicken curry here and there’s plenty left over.

Apparently you can buy a pack of Southern Chicken herbs & stuff that’s supposed to taste like KFC

So I did, then I chucked it all over the bits of chicken like I knew what I was doing, and now it’s cooking.

I’ll report back later.

Good luck and happy finger lickin’.

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Date: 12/05/2026 23:37:48
From: Kingy
ID: 2390317
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Bubblecar said:

Kingy said:

Evenin’ all.

It’s been a big day out.

Just chucked some chicken in the oven.

Evening Kingy.

Had a fine chicken curry here and there’s plenty left over.

Apparently you can buy a pack of Southern Chicken herbs & stuff that’s supposed to taste like KFC

So I did, then I chucked it all over the bits of chicken like I knew what I was doing, and now it’s cooking.

I’ll report back later.

Yumm, It was very ok.

There are still some leftovers for tomorrow.

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Date: 12/05/2026 23:43:58
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390318
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Kingy said:

Bubblecar said:

Evening Kingy.

Had a fine chicken curry here and there’s plenty left over.

Apparently you can buy a pack of Southern Chicken herbs & stuff that’s supposed to taste like KFC

So I did, then I chucked it all over the bits of chicken like I knew what I was doing, and now it’s cooking.

I’ll report back later.

Yumm, It was very ok.

There are still some leftovers for tomorrow.

Goodo. You can start up your own franchise, KOC (Kingy’s Oven Chook).

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Date: 13/05/2026 00:12:16
From: kii
ID: 2390327
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I love cats, but these cats are a bit freaky for me. Though it is fun to watch them in the bath.

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Date: 13/05/2026 00:23:02
From: kii
ID: 2390329
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Sitting on Lorelie with my new fluffy blanket. It’s moss green. I can hear the surf. Delightful.

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Date: 13/05/2026 06:01:33
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390386
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Showery day with a top of 23.

Either work or uni. Won’t be with preps like I was yesterday because they’re on an excursion today.

As mentioned, today marks one year since I started working at the school. Apart from the three weeks I had off after breaking my arm, there’s only been four weeks in that year the school hasn’t called me in to work.

Also thinking of SM today 💔

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Date: 13/05/2026 06:05:37
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390389
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Showery day with a top of 23.

Either work or uni. Won’t be with preps like I was yesterday because they’re on an excursion today.

As mentioned, today marks one year since I started working at the school. Apart from the three weeks I had off after breaking my arm, there’s only been four weeks in that year the school hasn’t called me in to work.

Also thinking of SM today 💔

Yep.

And congrats on surviving your first school year with only one broken bone and a few bite marks.

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Date: 13/05/2026 06:07:06
From: Woodie
ID: 2390391
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Divine Angel said:

Showery day with a top of 23.

Either work or uni. Won’t be with preps like I was yesterday because they’re on an excursion today.

As mentioned, today marks one year since I started working at the school. Apart from the three weeks I had off after breaking my arm, there’s only been four weeks in that year the school hasn’t called me in to work.

Also thinking of SM today 💔

Yep.

And congrats on surviving your first school year with only one broken bone and a few bite marks.

+1

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Date: 13/05/2026 06:40:01
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390412
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


Bubblecar said:

Divine Angel said:

Showery day with a top of 23.

Either work or uni. Won’t be with preps like I was yesterday because they’re on an excursion today.

As mentioned, today marks one year since I started working at the school. Apart from the three weeks I had off after breaking my arm, there’s only been four weeks in that year the school hasn’t called me in to work.

Also thinking of SM today 💔

Yep.

And congrats on surviving your first school year with only one broken bone and a few bite marks.

+1

Not wrong

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Date: 13/05/2026 06:45:27
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390414
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

“One star because my husband’s a perve”

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Date: 13/05/2026 07:33:15
From: buffy
ID: 2390426
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 18 degrees at the back door and lightly overcast. We are forecast a mostly sunny 21 degrees today.

Supermarketing and haircut this morning. Archery in the late afternoon.

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Date: 13/05/2026 07:43:10
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2390427
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Scans last night’s posts.

Are they doing Eurovision on bicycles this year?

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Date: 13/05/2026 07:46:25
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390428
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Scans last night’s posts.

Are they doing Eurovision on bicycles this year?

It’s that time of year.

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Date: 13/05/2026 08:02:35
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390429
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 13/05/2026 08:21:12
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390430
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:



Oh no

Anyway…

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Date: 13/05/2026 08:24:22
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390432
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


roughbarked said:


Oh no

Anyway…

I don’t think you will miss it.

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Date: 13/05/2026 08:26:14
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2390433
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Divine Angel said:

roughbarked said:


Oh no

Anyway…

I don’t think you will miss it.

Well if it’s not there, you can’t aim for it, so you can’t miss it.

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Date: 13/05/2026 08:27:42
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390435
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Divine Angel said:

roughbarked said:


Oh no

Anyway…

I don’t think you will miss it.

Bill would literally be able to see it from his house had it been built. He won’t miss it much more than I won’t. (That good English, ain’t it?)

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Date: 13/05/2026 08:27:51
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390436
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


roughbarked said:

Divine Angel said:

Oh no

Anyway…

I don’t think you will miss it.

Well if it’s not there, you can’t aim for it, so you can’t miss it.

Ever practical.

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Date: 13/05/2026 08:29:25
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390437
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


roughbarked said:

Divine Angel said:

Oh no

Anyway…

I don’t think you will miss it.

Bill would literally be able to see it from his house had it been built. He won’t miss it much more than I won’t. (That good English, ain’t it?)

You don’t us much and more together if you are intending to speak English well.

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Date: 13/05/2026 08:38:27
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2390438
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Divine Angel said:

roughbarked said:

I don’t think you will miss it.

Bill would literally be able to see it from his house had it been built. He won’t miss it much more than I won’t. (That good English, ain’t it?)

You don’t us much and more together if you are intending to speak English well.

But then you don’t use us instead of use if you are intending to speak English well.

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Date: 13/05/2026 08:40:18
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390439
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


roughbarked said:

Divine Angel said:

Bill would literally be able to see it from his house had it been built. He won’t miss it much more than I won’t. (That good English, ain’t it?)

You don’t us much and more together if you are intending to speak English well.

But then you don’t use us instead of use if you are intending to speak English well.

:) unintended typo.

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Date: 13/05/2026 08:44:30
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390440
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

roughbarked said:

You don’t us much and more together if you are intending to speak English well.

But then you don’t use us instead of use if you are intending to speak English well.

:) unintended typo.

Hilarious tho

When you’re being pedantic about something, guaranteed you’ll make a mistake about the thing you’re pedanting about. Embrace imperfection. Make up words.

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Date: 13/05/2026 08:46:37
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390441
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


roughbarked said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

But then you don’t use us instead of use if you are intending to speak English well.

:) unintended typo.

Hilarious tho

When you’re being pedantic about something, guaranteed you’ll make a mistake about the thing you’re pedanting about. Embrace imperfection. Make up words.

:) That’s the minkya.

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Date: 13/05/2026 08:55:18
From: ms spock
ID: 2390442
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


roughbarked said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

But then you don’t use us instead of use if you are intending to speak English well.

:) unintended typo.

Hilarious tho

When you’re being pedantic about something, guaranteed you’ll make a mistake about the thing you’re pedanting about. Embrace imperfection. Make up words.

Kintsugi

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Date: 13/05/2026 09:02:13
From: ms spock
ID: 2390443
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Greetings Earthlings

It’s raining here. Pouring down intermittently. Now 19° with a top of 21°.

I thought my scan would be over by now. My GP must have given me a paper referral rather than an email version. The practice emailed it to me. They are down staff so I feel bad.

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Date: 13/05/2026 09:02:56
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390444
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Divine Angel said:

roughbarked said:

:) unintended typo.

Hilarious tho

When you’re being pedantic about something, guaranteed you’ll make a mistake about the thing you’re pedanting about. Embrace imperfection. Make up words.

Kintsugi

Nikki Gemmell wrote a memoir comparing her mother’s death to the practice of kintsugi. It was fascinating and poignant.

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Date: 13/05/2026 09:09:32
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390447
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Postman Ken has just delivered my Indian whisky.

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Date: 13/05/2026 09:12:31
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390448
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Morning ms spock.

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Date: 13/05/2026 09:14:20
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390449
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Postman Ken has just delivered my Indian whisky.

I suppose I ought to sample it before heading to bed (only had just over two hours sleep between the bicycles and Eurovision).

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Date: 13/05/2026 09:16:27
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390450
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Mr Mutant just got this text from a solar battery guy we didn’t choose.

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Date: 13/05/2026 09:20:15
From: Neophyte
ID: 2390451
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Postman Ken has just delivered my Indian whisky.

Goodness gracious me

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Date: 13/05/2026 09:26:53
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390454
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Mr Mutant just got this text from a solar battery guy we didn’t choose.

Looks like you made the correct decision. :)

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Date: 13/05/2026 09:28:34
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2390455
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:

Divine Angel said:

Mr Mutant just got this text from a solar battery guy we didn’t choose.

Looks like you made the correct decision. :)

weird and unnecessary what kind of sales pitch is that

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Date: 13/05/2026 09:29:22
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390457
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

SCIENCE said:

roughbarked said:

Divine Angel said:

Mr Mutant just got this text from a solar battery guy we didn’t choose.

Looks like you made the correct decision. :)

weird and unnecessary what kind of sales pitch is that

Rude and uncalled for.

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Date: 13/05/2026 09:31:46
From: ms spock
ID: 2390458
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ms spock said:

Divine Angel said:

Hilarious tho

When you’re being pedantic about something, guaranteed you’ll make a mistake about the thing you’re pedanting about. Embrace imperfection. Make up words.

Kintsugi

Nikki Gemmell wrote a memoir comparing her mother’s death to the practice of kintsugi. It was fascinating and poignant.

Fascinating! \\ //

🖖🏽🖖🖖🏽🖖🖖🏽🖖

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Date: 13/05/2026 09:33:38
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390460
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


Bubblecar said:

Postman Ken has just delivered my Indian whisky.

Goodness gracious me

Heh. I found an old video cassette compilation of Goodness Gracious Me when cleaning out a cupboard the other day.

I was wishing I had a VCR so I could watch it again.

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Date: 13/05/2026 09:33:48
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2390461
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Postman Ken has just delivered my Indian whisky.

Sounds about as appealing as Scottish curry :)

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Date: 13/05/2026 09:37:23
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390462
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Bubblecar said:

Postman Ken has just delivered my Indian whisky.

Sounds about as appealing as Scottish curry :)

:)

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Date: 13/05/2026 09:39:15
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390463
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Aristocrat Premium about to be sampled…

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Date: 13/05/2026 09:41:57
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390465
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Aristocrat Premium about to be sampled…


It’s 5 o’clock somewhere…

Well, it’s almost 5pm in Los Angeles.

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Date: 13/05/2026 09:42:13
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2390466
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Bubblecar said:

Postman Ken has just delivered my Indian whisky.

Sounds about as appealing as Scottish curry :)

as long as it is battered and deep fried it is as good as any Mumbai curry!

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Date: 13/05/2026 09:44:15
From: Neophyte
ID: 2390467
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Neophyte said:

Bubblecar said:

Postman Ken has just delivered my Indian whisky.

Goodness gracious me

Heh. I found an old video cassette compilation of Goodness Gracious Me when cleaning out a cupboard the other day.

I was wishing I had a VCR so I could watch it again.

Try here

https://archive.org/details/goodness-gracious-me-aka-delhi-royal-tv-show-uk-bbc-two-1998-2015

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Date: 13/05/2026 09:51:57
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390469
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


Bubblecar said:

Neophyte said:

Goodness gracious me

Heh. I found an old video cassette compilation of Goodness Gracious Me when cleaning out a cupboard the other day.

I was wishing I had a VCR so I could watch it again.

Try here

https://archive.org/details/goodness-gracious-me-aka-delhi-royal-tv-show-uk-bbc-two-1998-2015

Very funny. :)

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Date: 13/05/2026 09:52:43
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390470
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Aristocrat Premium about to be sampled…


Nose: There’s whisky down there somewhere – pleasant hint of vanilla, spices. But also a rather sharp edge of bitter oak.

Palate: Pleasant mild mix of malt toffee and vanilla (presumably from the imported scotch malt), but also bitter oak (presumably from the local neutral grain and its barrels).

Finish: Mostly rather bitter but not too bad.

Verdict: A little rougher than most of the Scottish blendeds, but not undrinkable, will work well in mixes. Good job I have some dry ginger ale in the fridge for precisely this eventuality :)

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Date: 13/05/2026 09:55:11
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390471
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Bubblecar said:

Aristocrat Premium about to be sampled…


Nose: There’s whisky down there somewhere – pleasant hint of vanilla, spices. But also a rather sharp edge of bitter oak.

Palate: Pleasant mild mix of malt toffee and vanilla (presumably from the imported scotch malt), but also bitter oak (presumably from the local neutral grain and its barrels).

Finish: Mostly rather bitter but not too bad.

Verdict: A little rougher than most of the Scottish blendeds, but not undrinkable, will work well in mixes. Good job I have some dry ginger ale in the fridge for precisely this eventuality :)

Mind if I ask how much it cost?

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Date: 13/05/2026 09:57:06
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390473
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Bubblecar said:

Bubblecar said:

Aristocrat Premium about to be sampled…


Nose: There’s whisky down there somewhere – pleasant hint of vanilla, spices. But also a rather sharp edge of bitter oak.

Palate: Pleasant mild mix of malt toffee and vanilla (presumably from the imported scotch malt), but also bitter oak (presumably from the local neutral grain and its barrels).

Finish: Mostly rather bitter but not too bad.

Verdict: A little rougher than most of the Scottish blendeds, but not undrinkable, will work well in mixes. Good job I have some dry ginger ale in the fridge for precisely this eventuality :)

Mind if I ask how much it cost?

$52 plus postage. No banks were broken :)

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Date: 13/05/2026 09:58:15
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2390474
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

Bubblecar said:

Postman Ken has just delivered my Indian whisky.

Sounds about as appealing as Scottish curry :)

as long as it is battered and deep fried it is as good as any Mumbai curry!

fair point :)

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Date: 13/05/2026 09:59:22
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390475
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


Bubblecar said:

Neophyte said:

Goodness gracious me

Heh. I found an old video cassette compilation of Goodness Gracious Me when cleaning out a cupboard the other day.

I was wishing I had a VCR so I could watch it again.

Try here

https://archive.org/details/goodness-gracious-me-aka-delhi-royal-tv-show-uk-bbc-two-1998-2015

Ta :)

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Date: 13/05/2026 10:00:11
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390477
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


roughbarked said:

Bubblecar said:

Nose: There’s whisky down there somewhere – pleasant hint of vanilla, spices. But also a rather sharp edge of bitter oak.

Palate: Pleasant mild mix of malt toffee and vanilla (presumably from the imported scotch malt), but also bitter oak (presumably from the local neutral grain and its barrels).

Finish: Mostly rather bitter but not too bad.

Verdict: A little rougher than most of the Scottish blendeds, but not undrinkable, will work well in mixes. Good job I have some dry ginger ale in the fridge for precisely this eventuality :)

Mind if I ask how much it cost?

$52 plus postage. No banks were broken :)

Low priced whisky.

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Date: 13/05/2026 10:07:17
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2390479
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Bubblecar said:

roughbarked said:

Mind if I ask how much it cost?

$52 plus postage. No banks were broken :)

Low priced whisky.

Has taste.

Aye, it’s nae so bad after all.

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Date: 13/05/2026 10:07:38
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390482
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Bubblecar said:

roughbarked said:

Mind if I ask how much it cost?

$52 plus postage. No banks were broken :)

Low priced whisky.

There are better (and more expensive) Indian whiskies. I was just curious to see how this cheaper blend compared with the more commonly available Scottish offerings from Grants, Dewar’s, Label 5 etc.

Conclusion: if you’re buying cheap blended, stick with the Scottish efforts. Apart from anything else, they’re more readily available.

Presumably in India, these local Scotch/Indian blends are significantly cheaper than they turn out to be when imported into Oz.

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Date: 13/05/2026 10:10:14
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2390484
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


roughbarked said:

Bubblecar said:

$52 plus postage. No banks were broken :)

Low priced whisky.

There are better (and more expensive) Indian whiskies. I was just curious to see how this cheaper blend compared with the more commonly available Scottish offerings from Grants, Dewar’s, Label 5 etc.

Conclusion: if you’re buying cheap blended, stick with the Scottish efforts. Apart from anything else, they’re more readily available.

Presumably in India, these local Scotch/Indian blends are significantly cheaper than they turn out to be when imported into Oz.

Especially since a large part of the cost here is a generous donation to help paying for the running of the country.

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Date: 13/05/2026 10:11:30
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390485
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


roughbarked said:

Bubblecar said:

$52 plus postage. No banks were broken :)

Low priced whisky.

There are better (and more expensive) Indian whiskies. I was just curious to see how this cheaper blend compared with the more commonly available Scottish offerings from Grants, Dewar’s, Label 5 etc.

Conclusion: if you’re buying cheap blended, stick with the Scottish efforts. Apart from anything else, they’re more readily available.

Presumably in India, these local Scotch/Indian blends are significantly cheaper than they turn out to be when imported into Oz.

The Indians appear to love whisky. Based on what I see them buying in bottle shops.

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Date: 13/05/2026 10:12:12
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390486
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Bubblecar said:

roughbarked said:

Low priced whisky.

There are better (and more expensive) Indian whiskies. I was just curious to see how this cheaper blend compared with the more commonly available Scottish offerings from Grants, Dewar’s, Label 5 etc.

Conclusion: if you’re buying cheap blended, stick with the Scottish efforts. Apart from anything else, they’re more readily available.

Presumably in India, these local Scotch/Indian blends are significantly cheaper than they turn out to be when imported into Oz.

Especially since a large part of the cost here is a generous donation to help paying for the running of the country.

Drinkers united.

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Date: 13/05/2026 10:13:32
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390487
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Bubblecar said:

roughbarked said:

Low priced whisky.

There are better (and more expensive) Indian whiskies. I was just curious to see how this cheaper blend compared with the more commonly available Scottish offerings from Grants, Dewar’s, Label 5 etc.

Conclusion: if you’re buying cheap blended, stick with the Scottish efforts. Apart from anything else, they’re more readily available.

Presumably in India, these local Scotch/Indian blends are significantly cheaper than they turn out to be when imported into Oz.

Especially since a large part of the cost here is a generous donation to help paying for the running of the country.

Third highest spirit tax in the world. Around 60% for most whisky.

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Date: 13/05/2026 10:15:20
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390488
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spirit tax
👻 💰

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Date: 13/05/2026 10:16:27
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390489
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Spirit tax
👻 💰

:)

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Date: 13/05/2026 10:16:42
From: Cymek
ID: 2390490
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Hello

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Date: 13/05/2026 10:22:09
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390491
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


Hello

Good morning Cymek.

In your opinion and/or experience, what is a barrier to feeling connected, or a sense of belonging, to school?

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Date: 13/05/2026 10:27:36
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2390493
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Morning

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Date: 13/05/2026 10:34:05
From: Cymek
ID: 2390496
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Cymek said:

Hello

Good morning Cymek.

In your opinion and/or experience, what is a barrier to feeling connected, or a sense of belonging, to school?

As a student ?
Commonality with others I suppose.
I always felt like an outsider, had a few core friends but never felt I belonged
If you aren’t good at sport that was a big one in my day.
I suppose something even now is the assumption people think like oneself and realise most don’t

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Date: 13/05/2026 10:37:46
From: Michael V
ID: 2390497
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


roughbarked said:

Bubblecar said:

$52 plus postage. No banks were broken :)

Low priced whisky.

There are better (and more expensive) Indian whiskies. I was just curious to see how this cheaper blend compared with the more commonly available Scottish offerings from Grants, Dewar’s, Label 5 etc.

Conclusion: if you’re buying cheap blended, stick with the Scottish efforts. Apart from anything else, they’re more readily available.

Presumably in India, these local Scotch/Indian blends are significantly cheaper than they turn out to be when imported into Oz.

Try an Arrack instead. Traditional Sri Lankan (and other south-Asian countries, too IIRC) distilled spirit made from naturally fermented coconut flower nectar.

Some are really quite good. (Different, though comparable to a good single malt.) Most Arracks are reasonably cheap.

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Date: 13/05/2026 10:39:03
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390499
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:

I suppose something even now is the assumption people think like oneself and realise most don’t

Theory of mind. Interesting how you connect that concept to feeling excluded. I’m going to look into that but I think it’s a bit much for my essay.

Thank you for your insights. I’m kind of just chatting to people about their own experiences so I can gain some other perspectives. Had a good chat with the school’s CEC officer yesterday. It’s literally her entire job to make kids feel connected and belonging to school.

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Date: 13/05/2026 10:39:16
From: Michael V
ID: 2390500
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Bubblecar said:

roughbarked said:

Low priced whisky.

There are better (and more expensive) Indian whiskies. I was just curious to see how this cheaper blend compared with the more commonly available Scottish offerings from Grants, Dewar’s, Label 5 etc.

Conclusion: if you’re buying cheap blended, stick with the Scottish efforts. Apart from anything else, they’re more readily available.

Presumably in India, these local Scotch/Indian blends are significantly cheaper than they turn out to be when imported into Oz.

Especially since a large part of the cost here is a generous donation to help paying for the running of the country.

Large, but not unreasonable.

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Date: 13/05/2026 10:46:34
From: Michael V
ID: 2390501
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Tau.Neutrino said:


Morning

:)

When I was young (7-8?) my sister and I inadvertently taught our dog (Biscuit) to climb the ladder and use slippery dips. Biscuit loved it. We only got found out when the dog climbed to the top of dad’s 10-foot step-ladder and couldn’t get down.

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Date: 13/05/2026 10:49:07
From: Cymek
ID: 2390502
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Cymek said:

I suppose something even now is the assumption people think like oneself and realise most don’t

Theory of mind. Interesting how you connect that concept to feeling excluded. I’m going to look into that but I think it’s a bit much for my essay.

Thank you for your insights. I’m kind of just chatting to people about their own experiences so I can gain some other perspectives. Had a good chat with the school’s CEC officer yesterday. It’s literally her entire job to make kids feel connected and belonging to school.

I imagine today in school if you aren’t into all the social media and latest fads you are even more excluded.
Do you think school children are naïve in regards to exploitation by influencers, media companies, etc to manipulate them as consumers
Or do they see through it and follow it as some of its interesting.
I mean we all use the internet and the amount of crap dressed up professionally as fact is enormous and I assume most of us are somewhat cynical in trusting it.

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Date: 13/05/2026 10:51:11
From: Cymek
ID: 2390503
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Tau.Neutrino said:

Morning

:)

When I was young (7-8?) my sister and I inadvertently taught our dog (Biscuit) to climb the ladder and use slippery dips. Biscuit loved it. We only got found out when the dog climbed to the top of dad’s 10-foot step-ladder and couldn’t get down.

I imagine he’d have to look all clueless on how he got up there.

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Date: 13/05/2026 10:53:03
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2390504
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Iran war oil shortage forces Japan snack giant to use black-and-white packaging

Calbee to switch its brightly coloured packaging to black and white because war has disrupted supply of certain raw materials used in ink

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/12/calbee-japan-snack-giant-black-white-packaging-iran-war-oil-ink-shortage

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Date: 13/05/2026 10:57:38
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390505
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


Divine Angel said:

Cymek said:

I suppose something even now is the assumption people think like oneself and realise most don’t

Theory of mind. Interesting how you connect that concept to feeling excluded. I’m going to look into that but I think it’s a bit much for my essay.

Thank you for your insights. I’m kind of just chatting to people about their own experiences so I can gain some other perspectives. Had a good chat with the school’s CEC officer yesterday. It’s literally her entire job to make kids feel connected and belonging to school.

I imagine today in school if you aren’t into all the social media and latest fads you are even more excluded.
Do you think school children are naïve in regards to exploitation by influencers, media companies, etc to manipulate them as consumers
Or do they see through it and follow it as some of its interesting.
I mean we all use the internet and the amount of crap dressed up professionally as fact is enormous and I assume most of us are somewhat cynical in trusting it.

In the context of primary school children, the latest fad is still 6-7 although that is dying (thankfully). I’ve met kids whose career aspirations are making TikTok dance videos like their older sibling/cousin.

They have no critical skills regarding what’s real or fake on social media, however studies show that at young primary age, kids also can’t tell the difference between a regular television commercial and a TV show. Most kids’ shows, ever since the early 1980s, were created to sell toys i.e. the toys came before the TV show. Combine that with real people on social media spruiking some rubbish, and kids today have no chance in discerning reality.

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Date: 13/05/2026 10:58:21
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390506
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


Iran war oil shortage forces Japan snack giant to use black-and-white packaging

Calbee to switch its brightly coloured packaging to black and white because war has disrupted supply of certain raw materials used in ink

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/12/calbee-japan-snack-giant-black-white-packaging-iran-war-oil-ink-shortage

Also seems to have shrunk the weight of the product.

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Date: 13/05/2026 11:17:56
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2390508
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:

Cymek said:

Divine Angel said:

Theory of mind. Interesting how you connect that concept to feeling excluded. I’m going to look into that but I think it’s a bit much for my essay.

Thank you for your insights. I’m kind of just chatting to people about their own experiences so I can gain some other perspectives. Had a good chat with the school’s CEC officer yesterday. It’s literally her entire job to make kids feel connected and belonging to school.

I imagine today in school if you aren’t into all the social media and latest fads you are even more excluded.
Do you think school children are naïve in regards to exploitation by influencers, media companies, etc to manipulate them as consumers
Or do they see through it and follow it as some of its interesting.
I mean we all use the internet and the amount of crap dressed up professionally as fact is enormous and I assume most of us are somewhat cynical in trusting it.

In the context of primary school children, the latest fad is still 6-7 although that is dying (thankfully). I’ve met kids whose career aspirations are making TikTok dance videos like their older sibling/cousin.

They have no critical skills regarding what’s real or fake on social media, however studies show that at young primary age, kids also can’t tell the difference between a regular television commercial and a TV show. Most kids’ shows, ever since the early 1980s, were created to sell toys i.e. the toys came before the TV show. Combine that with real people on social media spruiking some rubbish, and kids today have no chance in discerning reality.

so there’s something to be said for touching grass and traditional wifing it up on a melon growing farm

or torching grass and growing mellow, whatever, man

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Date: 13/05/2026 11:20:28
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2390509
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


Michael V said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

Morning

:)

When I was young (7-8?) my sister and I inadvertently taught our dog (Biscuit) to climb the ladder and use slippery dips. Biscuit loved it. We only got found out when the dog climbed to the top of dad’s 10-foot step-ladder and couldn’t get down.

I imagine he’d have to look all clueless on how he got up there.

How many dogs can walk up ladders?

Hasn’t figured out reverse yet.

:)

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Date: 13/05/2026 11:24:45
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390515
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Yesterday I was chatting to a couple of teachers about the skill of climbing trees. It’s good for a range of things like problem solving, proprioception, hand-eye coordination, and cross-brain connection.

They cited studies linking natural climbing and crawling behaviours to handwriting skills in later childhood, which I thought was interesting. The skills of crawling and climbing, using that left-right brain connection, is used for a whole bunch of other skills that one wouldn’t normally think are related.

The teachers also made the argument that falling and breaking a bone is good for kids because they learn how their bodies move and what not to do. They’re both at the younger end of the boomer generation; one said that when she was young and had gravel rash (because who doesn’t get gravel rash?) they’d debride with a nail brush. At which point, naturally I suggested WB&D.

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Date: 13/05/2026 11:32:14
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2390521
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Yesterday I was chatting to a couple of teachers about the skill of climbing trees. It’s good for a range of things like problem solving, proprioception, hand-eye coordination, and cross-brain connection.

They cited studies linking natural climbing and crawling behaviours to handwriting skills in later childhood, which I thought was interesting. The skills of crawling and climbing, using that left-right brain connection, is used for a whole bunch of other skills that one wouldn’t normally think are related.

The teachers also made the argument that falling and breaking a bone is good for kids because they learn how their bodies move and what not to do. They’re both at the younger end of the boomer generation; one said that when she was young and had gravel rash (because who doesn’t get gravel rash?) they’d debride with a nail brush. At which point, naturally I suggested WB&D.

Yes climbing over rocks and climbing up trees are good skills to learn.

Some climbing skills can be amazing.

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Date: 13/05/2026 11:38:58
From: transition
ID: 2390527
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

we gets rains friday into saturday, lots of crops dry sown so needs rains to does germinates, the seeds just sits there and waits patiently, hoping a mouse not comes along and eats them, a worrying wait for a seed, and they hopes they gets enough wetness in the soil around them for a germination and start growing, and then hope for more rain to have a happy life to maturity

the seed, what an amazing thing, it’s a time traveler

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Date: 13/05/2026 11:44:04
From: Arts
ID: 2390530
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


Divine Angel said:

Cymek said:

I suppose something even now is the assumption people think like oneself and realise most don’t

Theory of mind. Interesting how you connect that concept to feeling excluded. I’m going to look into that but I think it’s a bit much for my essay.

Thank you for your insights. I’m kind of just chatting to people about their own experiences so I can gain some other perspectives. Had a good chat with the school’s CEC officer yesterday. It’s literally her entire job to make kids feel connected and belonging to school.

I imagine today in school if you aren’t into all the social media and latest fads you are even more excluded.
Do you think school children are naïve in regards to exploitation by influencers, media companies, etc to manipulate them as consumers
Or do they see through it and follow it as some of its interesting.
I mean we all use the internet and the amount of crap dressed up professionally as fact is enormous and I assume most of us are somewhat cynical in trusting it.

I think the kids going through primary school today are far more critical of social media posts than we were or gen z were. They question the authenticity more, both in content and in generation.

PWM cried ‘shopped’
Gen today (beta, alpha whatevers) cry “ai”

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Date: 13/05/2026 12:01:43
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390534
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

transition said:


we gets rains friday into saturday, lots of crops dry sown so needs rains to does germinates, the seeds just sits there and waits patiently, hoping a mouse not comes along and eats them, a worrying wait for a seed, and they hopes they gets enough wetness in the soil around them for a germination and start growing, and then hope for more rain to have a happy life to maturity

the seed, what an amazing thing, it’s a time traveler

Sure is.

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Date: 13/05/2026 12:04:17
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2390538
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

transition said:


we gets rains friday into saturday, lots of crops dry sown so needs rains to does germinates, the seeds just sits there and waits patiently, hoping a mouse not comes along and eats them, a worrying wait for a seed, and they hopes they gets enough wetness in the soil around them for a germination and start growing, and then hope for more rain to have a happy life to maturity

the seed, what an amazing thing, it’s a time traveler

The seeds of time.

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Date: 13/05/2026 12:13:12
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2390542
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Cymek said:

I suppose something even now is the assumption people think like oneself and realise most don’t

Theory of mind. Interesting how you connect that concept to feeling excluded. I’m going to look into that but I think it’s a bit much for my essay.

Thank you for your insights. I’m kind of just chatting to people about their own experiences so I can gain some other perspectives. Had a good chat with the school’s CEC officer yesterday. It’s literally her entire job to make kids feel connected and belonging to school.

I didn’t like school

1 Noise.
2 Bright lights.
3 Too much movement.
4 Being in a room full of other kids was a distraction.
5 I preferred being on my own.
6 I liked art and science.
7 I liked the library.

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Date: 13/05/2026 12:13:23
From: Cymek
ID: 2390543
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Someone at work was talking about a friend being a born again Christian for 40 years
Do they not settle down into a main stream belief, that’s quite weird

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Date: 13/05/2026 12:15:29
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2390546
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

We were at a JB Hifi shop earlier today to look at headphones and on the way out I spotted a Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
I had a pay with it for a few minutes and it was quite nice indeed. A lovely huge screen when unfolded and pretty much the same size as a normal phone when closed.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4RyTOHyrvQA

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Date: 13/05/2026 12:16:32
From: buffy
ID: 2390548
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

We took the Pugs on a Pugtrundle to the bakery this morning when I got back from supermarketing and having a haircut. They shared a party pie. Mr buffy took Reuben and Tully and I handled Long and his wagon. They all got pats from various people.

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Date: 13/05/2026 12:18:54
From: Neophyte
ID: 2390549
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


We took the Pugs on a Pugtrundle to the bakery this morning when I got back from supermarketing and having a haircut. They shared a party pie. Mr buffy took Reuben and Tully and I handled Long and his wagon. They all got pats from various people.

Pug Version:

We shared a pie.

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Date: 13/05/2026 12:24:09
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2390550
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The USA’ns kesp telling how large Texas is.
It’s not.

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Date: 13/05/2026 12:26:54
From: Cymek
ID: 2390552
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


The USA’ns kesp telling how large Texas is.
It’s not.


Australia itself isn’t much smaller than the USA

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Date: 13/05/2026 12:28:28
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390554
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


We took the Pugs on a Pugtrundle to the bakery this morning when I got back from supermarketing and having a haircut. They shared a party pie. Mr buffy took Reuben and Tully and I handled Long and his wagon. They all got pats from various people.

Meeting dogs is the only reason I go for walks.

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Date: 13/05/2026 12:32:31
From: ruby
ID: 2390555
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Jim Chalmers at the National Press club.
I think I’ll tune in for this one, it has started well

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Date: 13/05/2026 12:33:37
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390556
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


The USA’ns kesp telling how large Texas is.
It’s not.


NSW compares to Texas in area.

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Date: 13/05/2026 12:35:35
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390557
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Tau.Neutrino said:


Divine Angel said:

Cymek said:

I suppose something even now is the assumption people think like oneself and realise most don’t

Theory of mind. Interesting how you connect that concept to feeling excluded. I’m going to look into that but I think it’s a bit much for my essay.

Thank you for your insights. I’m kind of just chatting to people about their own experiences so I can gain some other perspectives. Had a good chat with the school’s CEC officer yesterday. It’s literally her entire job to make kids feel connected and belonging to school.

I didn’t like school

1 Noise.
2 Bright lights.
3 Too much movement.
4 Being in a room full of other kids was a distraction.
5 I preferred being on my own.
6 I liked art and science.
7 I liked the library.

Thanks Tau. I have sensory overload in my list of barriers. I’m not sure how many studies there are on “liking the library instead of sports” (or Pokemon, or Minecraft, etc).

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Date: 13/05/2026 13:06:53
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390562
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Tau.Neutrino said:

Divine Angel said:

Theory of mind. Interesting how you connect that concept to feeling excluded. I’m going to look into that but I think it’s a bit much for my essay.

Thank you for your insights. I’m kind of just chatting to people about their own experiences so I can gain some other perspectives. Had a good chat with the school’s CEC officer yesterday. It’s literally her entire job to make kids feel connected and belonging to school.

I didn’t like school

1 Noise.
2 Bright lights.
3 Too much movement.
4 Being in a room full of other kids was a distraction.
5 I preferred being on my own.
6 I liked art and science.
7 I liked the library.

Thanks Tau. I have sensory overload in my list of barriers. I’m not sure how many studies there are on “liking the library instead of sports” (or Pokemon, or Minecraft, etc).

Most of the above. I too liked science and spent a lot of time in the library, didn’t find it easy to fit in at school.

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Date: 13/05/2026 13:19:14
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2390567
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

When did the forum start?

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Date: 13/05/2026 13:26:50
From: Cymek
ID: 2390569
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

https://www.perthnow.com.au/wa/mandurah/swans-professional-plumbing-wins-best-plumbing-services-at-the-2026-australian-small-business-champion-awards-c-22244887

A Mandurah family business was recognised at the 2026 Australian Small Business Champion Awards

Apparently it was his crack that got the award, it was recognised

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Date: 13/05/2026 13:27:39
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2390570
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


When did the forum start?

In a far distant preceding millenium.

I think

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Date: 13/05/2026 13:29:50
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2390571
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


When did the forum start?

Date: 16/01/2008 23:21:22
From: cb88

SSSF 1999 sometime.

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Date: 13/05/2026 13:30:30
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390572
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Peak Warming Man said:

When did the forum start?

In a far distant preceding millenium.

I think

The SSSF or the Holiday?

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Date: 13/05/2026 13:31:16
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390573
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


Peak Warming Man said:

When did the forum start?

Date: 16/01/2008 23:21:22
From: cb88

SSSF 1999 sometime.

There you go.

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Date: 13/05/2026 13:34:39
From: Michael V
ID: 2390576
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Tau.Neutrino said:

Divine Angel said:

Theory of mind. Interesting how you connect that concept to feeling excluded. I’m going to look into that but I think it’s a bit much for my essay.

Thank you for your insights. I’m kind of just chatting to people about their own experiences so I can gain some other perspectives. Had a good chat with the school’s CEC officer yesterday. It’s literally her entire job to make kids feel connected and belonging to school.

I didn’t like school

1 Noise.
2 Bright lights.
3 Too much movement.
4 Being in a room full of other kids was a distraction.
5 I preferred being on my own.
6 I liked art and science.
7 I liked the library.

Thanks Tau. I have sensory overload in my list of barriers. I’m not sure how many studies there are on “liking the library instead of sports” (or Pokemon, or Minecraft, etc).

Bullying.

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Date: 13/05/2026 13:35:34
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2390577
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


Peak Warming Man said:

When did the forum start?

Date: 16/01/2008 23:21:22
From: cb88

SSSF 1999 sometime.

Ta

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Date: 13/05/2026 13:36:45
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390579
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Divine Angel said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

I didn’t like school

1 Noise.
2 Bright lights.
3 Too much movement.
4 Being in a room full of other kids was a distraction.
5 I preferred being on my own.
6 I liked art and science.
7 I liked the library.

Thanks Tau. I have sensory overload in my list of barriers. I’m not sure how many studies there are on “liking the library instead of sports” (or Pokemon, or Minecraft, etc).

Bullying.

The rampant big one.

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Date: 13/05/2026 13:40:07
From: Michael V
ID: 2390580
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


When did the forum start?

HF or SSSF?

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Date: 13/05/2026 13:42:23
From: kii
ID: 2390582
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’m awake and breakfasted. Ablutions performed. Slept in after failing at sleep last night – I blame the nap I had yesterday afternoon under the new moss green fluffy blanket. I swear it’s bewitched.

Watched the CCTV video of a jack donkey assaulting a Shetland pony filly. On Dalscone Daily Facebook page. Hooly dooly strange stuff.

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Date: 13/05/2026 13:43:30
From: Michael V
ID: 2390583
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Peak Warming Man said:

When did the forum start?

HF or SSSF?

Don’t mind me,
I’m the late Michael V.

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Date: 13/05/2026 13:49:43
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390584
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Michael V said:

Peak Warming Man said:

When did the forum start?

HF or SSSF?

Don’t mind me,
I’m the late Michael V.

When did you pass away?

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Date: 13/05/2026 13:57:19
From: Cymek
ID: 2390585
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Divine Angel said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

I didn’t like school

1 Noise.
2 Bright lights.
3 Too much movement.
4 Being in a room full of other kids was a distraction.
5 I preferred being on my own.
6 I liked art and science.
7 I liked the library.

Thanks Tau. I have sensory overload in my list of barriers. I’m not sure how many studies there are on “liking the library instead of sports” (or Pokemon, or Minecraft, etc).

Bullying.

Yeah this one, being different got one bullied.
The school didn’t care, as least social media bullying didn’t exist back then.

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Date: 13/05/2026 13:58:04
From: kii
ID: 2390586
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:

The teachers also made the argument that falling and breaking a bone is good for kids because they learn how their bodies move and what not to do. They’re both at the younger end of the boomer generation…

That has to be one of the most stupid things that I have ever heard from an educator. Surely there was more to this line of thought. What was the entire context of this comment?

I can’t even begin to unpack that one. The trauma of breaking a bone could be a long term issue that curtails a child’s physical development.

I’m a younger Boomer aka as the Jones Generation.

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Date: 13/05/2026 14:03:25
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2390587
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Divine Angel said:

The teachers also made the argument that falling and breaking a bone is good for kids because they learn how their bodies move and what not to do. They’re both at the younger end of the boomer generation…

That has to be one of the most stupid things that I have ever heard from an educator. Surely there was more to this line of thought. What was the entire context of this comment?

I can’t even begin to unpack that one. The trauma of breaking a bone could be a long term issue that curtails a child’s physical development.

I’m a younger Boomer aka as the Jones Generation.

Not everyone is the same some people can break bones and not realise it until later.

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Date: 13/05/2026 14:05:01
From: Cymek
ID: 2390588
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Divine Angel said:

The teachers also made the argument that falling and breaking a bone is good for kids because they learn how their bodies move and what not to do. They’re both at the younger end of the boomer generation…

That has to be one of the most stupid things that I have ever heard from an educator. Surely there was more to this line of thought. What was the entire context of this comment?

I can’t even begin to unpack that one. The trauma of breaking a bone could be a long term issue that curtails a child’s physical development.

I’m a younger Boomer aka as the Jones Generation.

I’m an Gen X and we were left to our own devices regarding play and what we did as teenagers and young adults.
We’d disappear all weekend, no one had a clue where we were or what we got up to.
Nothing naughty but spontaneous things.
I think it was both good and bad as it taught us to be self reliant but perhaps to the point you don’t like to ask for help about anything
Its coloured my view on nursing homes, I couldn’t think of anything less desirable than being unable to care for oneself

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Date: 13/05/2026 14:05:12
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390589
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Tau.Neutrino said:


kii said:

Divine Angel said:

The teachers also made the argument that falling and breaking a bone is good for kids because they learn how their bodies move and what not to do. They’re both at the younger end of the boomer generation…

That has to be one of the most stupid things that I have ever heard from an educator. Surely there was more to this line of thought. What was the entire context of this comment?

I can’t even begin to unpack that one. The trauma of breaking a bone could be a long term issue that curtails a child’s physical development.

I’m a younger Boomer aka as the Jones Generation.

Not everyone is the same some people can break bones and not realise it until later.

They’d have to have something extremely more important to worry about, to not notice.

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Date: 13/05/2026 14:05:51
From: Cymek
ID: 2390591
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Tau.Neutrino said:


kii said:

Divine Angel said:

The teachers also made the argument that falling and breaking a bone is good for kids because they learn how their bodies move and what not to do. They’re both at the younger end of the boomer generation…

That has to be one of the most stupid things that I have ever heard from an educator. Surely there was more to this line of thought. What was the entire context of this comment?

I can’t even begin to unpack that one. The trauma of breaking a bone could be a long term issue that curtails a child’s physical development.

I’m a younger Boomer aka as the Jones Generation.

Not everyone is the same some people can break bones and not realise it until later.

Or ignore it and carry on

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Date: 13/05/2026 14:08:51
From: Michael V
ID: 2390593
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Michael V said:

Michael V said:

HF or SSSF?

Don’t mind me,
I’m the late Michael V.

When did you pass away?

When I go to Broken Hill, I come from away. And on my way to Broken Hill, I pass away several times. You see, in Broken Hill Lingo, there are only three places in the world: The Hill, Tadelaide and Away.

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Date: 13/05/2026 14:10:24
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2390594
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Divine Angel said:

The teachers also made the argument that falling and breaking a bone is good for kids because they learn how their bodies move and what not to do. They’re both at the younger end of the boomer generation…

That has to be one of the most stupid things that I have ever heard from an educator. Surely there was more to this line of thought. What was the entire context of this comment?

I can’t even begin to unpack that one. The trauma of breaking a bone could be a long term issue that curtails a child’s physical development.

I’m a younger Boomer aka as the Jones Generation.

Hadn’t heard of the Jones Generation so I asked the bingbot which told me:

“Cultural and Historical Context
Jonesers grew up during a period of social and political upheaval, witnessing events like the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, and the assassinations of prominent figures such as John F. Kennedy and Malcolm X

. Unlike older Boomers, they were children during the 1960s social revolutions, which shaped their pragmatic and resilient outlook rather than the idealism of Boomers or the cynicism of Gen X

. They were exposed to promises of progress that often went unfulfilled, leading to a sense of “jonesing“—a yearning for opportunities and affluence that seemed more accessible to older Boomers”

So it seems that Boomers are not all the same. They are divided into two sub-groups, each of which has members who are all the same.

Also it seems that we Boomers born in the early 50’s were adults in our early teens, and so not affected in any way by the things going on in the 60’s.

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Date: 13/05/2026 14:11:02
From: Michael V
ID: 2390595
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


Michael V said:

Divine Angel said:

Thanks Tau. I have sensory overload in my list of barriers. I’m not sure how many studies there are on “liking the library instead of sports” (or Pokemon, or Minecraft, etc).

Bullying.

Yeah this one, being different got one bullied.
The school didn’t care, as least social media bullying didn’t exist back then.

But punching in the playground and corridors, almost endlessly, did. Stealing lunch money did.

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Date: 13/05/2026 14:11:28
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2390596
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


roughbarked said:

Michael V said:

Don’t mind me,
I’m the late Michael V.

When did you pass away?

When I go to Broken Hill, I come from away. And on my way to Broken Hill, I pass away several times. You see, in Broken Hill Lingo, there are only three places in the world: The Hill, Tadelaide and Away.

LOL

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Date: 13/05/2026 14:11:33
From: kii
ID: 2390597
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Tau.Neutrino said:


kii said:

Divine Angel said:

The teachers also made the argument that falling and breaking a bone is good for kids because they learn how their bodies move and what not to do. They’re both at the younger end of the boomer generation…

That has to be one of the most stupid things that I have ever heard from an educator. Surely there was more to this line of thought. What was the entire context of this comment?

I can’t even begin to unpack that one. The trauma of breaking a bone could be a long term issue that curtails a child’s physical development.

I’m a younger Boomer aka as the Jones Generation.

Not everyone is the same some people can break bones and not realise it until later.

I am aware of that. I’ve never broken a bone, neither have my sons. My only experience with broken bones is family. My eldest brother’s broken leg was really obvious as my my eldest sister’s arm. My daughter-in-law has a huge scar on her elbow from surgery for a broken elbow, which she broke as a child.

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Date: 13/05/2026 14:14:00
From: kii
ID: 2390599
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


kii said:

Divine Angel said:

The teachers also made the argument that falling and breaking a bone is good for kids because they learn how their bodies move and what not to do. They’re both at the younger end of the boomer generation…

That has to be one of the most stupid things that I have ever heard from an educator. Surely there was more to this line of thought. What was the entire context of this comment?

I can’t even begin to unpack that one. The trauma of breaking a bone could be a long term issue that curtails a child’s physical development.

I’m a younger Boomer aka as the Jones Generation.

I’m an Gen X and we were left to our own devices regarding play and what we did as teenagers and young adults.
We’d disappear all weekend, no one had a clue where we were or what we got up to.
Nothing naughty but spontaneous things.
I think it was both good and bad as it taught us to be self reliant but perhaps to the point you don’t like to ask for help about anything
Its coloured my view on nursing homes, I couldn’t think of anything less desirable than being unable to care for oneself

Many of us were left to our own devices. It’s not an exclusive thing for Gen X. I get really tired of hearing that, it’s almost as annoying as someone telling you about being Vegan or allergic to wheat.

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Date: 13/05/2026 14:16:37
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2390600
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:

Peak Warming Man said:

When did the forum start?

In a far distant preceding millenium.

I think

probably

Pottery deposits discovered in the Forum, Palatine and Capitoline demonstrated that humans occupied these areas in the Final Bronze Age (1200–975 BC). In the early Iron Age an area of the future Forum, close to the site of Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, was used as a cemetery (10th century BC), possibly by the communities based on the Palatine and Capitoline hills. Most of the burials were cremations of the same type which is also found in the other sites in Latium. The urn containing the ashes of the deceased was placed inside a large earthenware jar, along with grave goods, and then buried in a cavity cut into the ground and covered with a capstone. There were also a small number of inhumation burials. On current evidence, it is likely that burials in the Forum ceased in the late 9th century BC and that the Esquiline Necropolis replaced them.

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Date: 13/05/2026 14:18:15
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2390601
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:

Michael V said:

roughbarked said:

When did you pass away?

When I go to Broken Hill, I come from away. And on my way to Broken Hill, I pass away several times. You see, in Broken Hill Lingo, there are only three places in the world: The Hill, Tadelaide and Away.

LOL

are yous guys idiots, the trauma of breaking a hill is going to fuck up cohorts of young people for thousands of generations

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Date: 13/05/2026 14:19:13
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2390603
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

kii said:

That has to be one of the most stupid things that I have ever heard from an educator. Surely there was more to this line of thought. What was the entire context of this comment?

I can’t even begin to unpack that one. The trauma of breaking a bone could be a long term issue that curtails a child’s physical development.

I’m a younger Boomer aka as the Jones Generation.

Not everyone is the same some people can break bones and not realise it until later.

Or ignore it and carry on

to be fair we’ve seen plenty of people quite happily break their own bones and get back to things after 6 weeks

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Date: 13/05/2026 14:34:02
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390607
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


roughbarked said:

Michael V said:

Don’t mind me,
I’m the late Michael V.

When did you pass away?

When I go to Broken Hill, I come from away. And on my way to Broken Hill, I pass away several times. You see, in Broken Hill Lingo, there are only three places in the world: The Hill, Tadelaide and Away.


Yeah. I’ve been past there myself.

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Date: 13/05/2026 14:35:09
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390609
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


kii said:

Divine Angel said:

The teachers also made the argument that falling and breaking a bone is good for kids because they learn how their bodies move and what not to do. They’re both at the younger end of the boomer generation…

That has to be one of the most stupid things that I have ever heard from an educator. Surely there was more to this line of thought. What was the entire context of this comment?

I can’t even begin to unpack that one. The trauma of breaking a bone could be a long term issue that curtails a child’s physical development.

I’m a younger Boomer aka as the Jones Generation.

Hadn’t heard of the Jones Generation so I asked the bingbot which told me:

“Cultural and Historical Context
Jonesers grew up during a period of social and political upheaval, witnessing events like the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, and the assassinations of prominent figures such as John F. Kennedy and Malcolm X

. Unlike older Boomers, they were children during the 1960s social revolutions, which shaped their pragmatic and resilient outlook rather than the idealism of Boomers or the cynicism of Gen X

. They were exposed to promises of progress that often went unfulfilled, leading to a sense of “jonesing“—a yearning for opportunities and affluence that seemed more accessible to older Boomers”

So it seems that Boomers are not all the same. They are divided into two sub-groups, each of which has members who are all the same.

Also it seems that we Boomers born in the early 50’s were adults in our early teens, and so not affected in any way by the things going on in the 60’s.

In many ways, different.

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Date: 13/05/2026 14:42:57
From: Michael V
ID: 2390615
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Michael V said:

roughbarked said:

When did you pass away?

When I go to Broken Hill, I come from away. And on my way to Broken Hill, I pass away several times. You see, in Broken Hill Lingo, there are only three places in the world: The Hill, Tadelaide and Away.


Yeah. I’ve been past there myself.

So, do you come from Away or Tadelaide? Clearly you don’t come from The Hill.

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Date: 13/05/2026 14:45:49
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390616
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


roughbarked said:

Michael V said:

When I go to Broken Hill, I come from away. And on my way to Broken Hill, I pass away several times. You see, in Broken Hill Lingo, there are only three places in the world: The Hill, Tadelaide and Away.


Yeah. I’ve been past there myself.

So, do you come from Away or Tadelaide? Clearly you don’t come from The Hill.

I’ve been there but I don’t come from there.

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Date: 13/05/2026 14:47:06
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2390617
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Time to pack up and head down the mountain.

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Date: 13/05/2026 14:47:09
From: buffy
ID: 2390618
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


kii said:

Divine Angel said:

The teachers also made the argument that falling and breaking a bone is good for kids because they learn how their bodies move and what not to do. They’re both at the younger end of the boomer generation…

That has to be one of the most stupid things that I have ever heard from an educator. Surely there was more to this line of thought. What was the entire context of this comment?

I can’t even begin to unpack that one. The trauma of breaking a bone could be a long term issue that curtails a child’s physical development.

I’m a younger Boomer aka as the Jones Generation.

Hadn’t heard of the Jones Generation so I asked the bingbot which told me:

“Cultural and Historical Context
Jonesers grew up during a period of social and political upheaval, witnessing events like the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, and the assassinations of prominent figures such as John F. Kennedy and Malcolm X

. Unlike older Boomers, they were children during the 1960s social revolutions, which shaped their pragmatic and resilient outlook rather than the idealism of Boomers or the cynicism of Gen X

. They were exposed to promises of progress that often went unfulfilled, leading to a sense of “jonesing“—a yearning for opportunities and affluence that seemed more accessible to older Boomers”

So it seems that Boomers are not all the same. They are divided into two sub-groups, each of which has members who are all the same.

Also it seems that we Boomers born in the early 50’s were adults in our early teens, and so not affected in any way by the things going on in the 60’s.

I’d not heard of it either, but apparently I am one of them. Is it an American concept? All those Important Things mentioned are American.

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Date: 13/05/2026 14:51:36
From: Arts
ID: 2390619
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


kii said:

Divine Angel said:

The teachers also made the argument that falling and breaking a bone is good for kids because they learn how their bodies move and what not to do. They’re both at the younger end of the boomer generation…

That has to be one of the most stupid things that I have ever heard from an educator. Surely there was more to this line of thought. What was the entire context of this comment?

I can’t even begin to unpack that one. The trauma of breaking a bone could be a long term issue that curtails a child’s physical development.

I’m a younger Boomer aka as the Jones Generation.

Hadn’t heard of the Jones Generation so I asked the bingbot which told me:

“Cultural and Historical Context
Jonesers grew up during a period of social and political upheaval, witnessing events like the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, and the assassinations of prominent figures such as John F. Kennedy and Malcolm X

. Unlike older Boomers, they were children during the 1960s social revolutions, which shaped their pragmatic and resilient outlook rather than the idealism of Boomers or the cynicism of Gen X

. They were exposed to promises of progress that often went unfulfilled, leading to a sense of “jonesing“—a yearning for opportunities and affluence that seemed more accessible to older Boomers”

So it seems that Boomers are not all the same. They are divided into two sub-groups, each of which has members who are all the same.

Also it seems that we Boomers born in the early 50’s were adults in our early teens, and so not affected in any way by the things going on in the 60’s.

the boomers are turning on each other… excellent.

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Date: 13/05/2026 15:01:15
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2390623
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Michael V said:

roughbarked said:

Yeah. I’ve been past there myself.

So, do you come from Away or Tadelaide? Clearly you don’t come from The Hill.

I’ve been there but I don’t come from there.

I’ve been everywhere, man.

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Date: 13/05/2026 15:09:32
From: ms spock
ID: 2390625
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The day has been arduous and I am glad it is over.

I am a few days behind the Holiday Forum and I hope to catch up or read a book.

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Date: 13/05/2026 15:10:14
From: kii
ID: 2390626
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

kii said:

That has to be one of the most stupid things that I have ever heard from an educator. Surely there was more to this line of thought. What was the entire context of this comment?

I can’t even begin to unpack that one. The trauma of breaking a bone could be a long term issue that curtails a child’s physical development.

I’m a younger Boomer aka as the Jones Generation.

Hadn’t heard of the Jones Generation so I asked the bingbot which told me:

“Cultural and Historical Context
Jonesers grew up during a period of social and political upheaval, witnessing events like the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, and the assassinations of prominent figures such as John F. Kennedy and Malcolm X

. Unlike older Boomers, they were children during the 1960s social revolutions, which shaped their pragmatic and resilient outlook rather than the idealism of Boomers or the cynicism of Gen X

. They were exposed to promises of progress that often went unfulfilled, leading to a sense of “jonesing“—a yearning for opportunities and affluence that seemed more accessible to older Boomers”

So it seems that Boomers are not all the same. They are divided into two sub-groups, each of which has members who are all the same.

Also it seems that we Boomers born in the early 50’s were adults in our early teens, and so not affected in any way by the things going on in the 60’s.

I’d not heard of it either, but apparently I am one of them. Is it an American concept? All those Important Things mentioned are American.

No idea about it being an American thing. I grew up surrounded by adults discussing all those events in the USA. Mother even tried to drag us along to Moratorium marches.

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Date: 13/05/2026 15:10:52
From: buffy
ID: 2390628
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

time to feed the Visiting Pugs (early) and then get sorted out to go to archery in Hamilton. It will be fish and potato cakes for tea tonight.

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Date: 13/05/2026 15:11:06
From: furious
ID: 2390629
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


roughbarked said:

Michael V said:

So, do you come from Away or Tadelaide? Clearly you don’t come from The Hill.

I’ve been there but I don’t come from there.

I’ve been everywhere, man.

Left early without paying the bill
Hitchhiked back to Broken Hill
Left my wallet somewhere
Wrong directions are shown
This is not the way home

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Date: 13/05/2026 15:12:37
From: buffy
ID: 2390630
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


buffy said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

Hadn’t heard of the Jones Generation so I asked the bingbot which told me:

“Cultural and Historical Context
Jonesers grew up during a period of social and political upheaval, witnessing events like the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, and the assassinations of prominent figures such as John F. Kennedy and Malcolm X

. Unlike older Boomers, they were children during the 1960s social revolutions, which shaped their pragmatic and resilient outlook rather than the idealism of Boomers or the cynicism of Gen X

. They were exposed to promises of progress that often went unfulfilled, leading to a sense of “jonesing“—a yearning for opportunities and affluence that seemed more accessible to older Boomers”

So it seems that Boomers are not all the same. They are divided into two sub-groups, each of which has members who are all the same.

Also it seems that we Boomers born in the early 50’s were adults in our early teens, and so not affected in any way by the things going on in the 60’s.

I’d not heard of it either, but apparently I am one of them. Is it an American concept? All those Important Things mentioned are American.

No idea about it being an American thing. I grew up surrounded by adults discussing all those events in the USA. Mother even tried to drag us along to Moratorium marches.

My mother discussed the Moratorium marches, but we didn’t go because she said it was unsafe for her to take 4 children under 5 years old. The other things I was just that bit young for as a 59er.

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Date: 13/05/2026 15:15:02
From: ms spock
ID: 2390632
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

kii said:

That has to be one of the most stupid things that I have ever heard from an educator. Surely there was more to this line of thought. What was the entire context of this comment?

I can’t even begin to unpack that one. The trauma of breaking a bone could be a long term issue that curtails a child’s physical development.

I’m a younger Boomer aka as the Jones Generation.

Hadn’t heard of the Jones Generation so I asked the bingbot which told me:

“Cultural and Historical Context
Jonesers grew up during a period of social and political upheaval, witnessing events like the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, and the assassinations of prominent figures such as John F. Kennedy and Malcolm X

. Unlike older Boomers, they were children during the 1960s social revolutions, which shaped their pragmatic and resilient outlook rather than the idealism of Boomers or the cynicism of Gen X

. They were exposed to promises of progress that often went unfulfilled, leading to a sense of “jonesing“—a yearning for opportunities and affluence that seemed more accessible to older Boomers”

So it seems that Boomers are not all the same. They are divided into two sub-groups, each of which has members who are all the same.

Also it seems that we Boomers born in the early 50’s were adults in our early teens, and so not affected in any way by the things going on in the 60’s.

I’d not heard of it either, but apparently I am one of them. Is it an American concept? All those Important Things mentioned are American.

+1

I had heard the phrase” Keeping up with the Jones”. But I didn’t know that it signified a generation.

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Date: 13/05/2026 15:18:27
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2390633
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Birth Years: Generally defined as 1954–1965.
Coming of Age: Teens in the 1970s, missing the 1960s counterculture but experiencing the subsequent disillusionment.
Identity: Sometimes called “second-half Boomers,” they often feel distinct from the “early Boomers” who experienced the post-war boom.
Name Origin: Coined by Jonathan Pontell in 1999, “Jones” refers to “keeping up with the Joneses” and a slang for yearning (“jonesing”) for the optimism of the 1960s.
Cultural Experience: Grew up with television and disco, rather than the “peace and love” 60s era

Pontell is American.

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Date: 13/05/2026 15:19:10
From: ms spock
ID: 2390634
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


time to feed the Visiting Pugs (early) and then get sorted out to go to archery in Hamilton. It will be fish and potato cakes for tea tonight.

Have they settled in?

How long will they be with you now?

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Date: 13/05/2026 15:23:22
From: ms spock
ID: 2390636
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Morning ms spock.

Good afternoon Bubblecar! 🥃🍷🍾

I got called into a scan and thus my late reply.

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Date: 13/05/2026 15:30:44
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390637
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


roughbarked said:

Michael V said:

So, do you come from Away or Tadelaide? Clearly you don’t come from The Hill.

I’ve been there but I don’t come from there.

I’ve been everywhere, man.

nup.

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Date: 13/05/2026 16:21:19
From: ms spock
ID: 2390645
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Tau.Neutrino said:


Morning

Awesome! Go hiontoch!

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Date: 13/05/2026 17:00:33
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2390656
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

oooh explosives how exciting

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-13/nt-wwii-collector-charged-with-1-33m-fraud/106674696

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Date: 13/05/2026 17:25:23
From: Arts
ID: 2390662
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I have to do this requirement for the workplace where you reflect on your achievements, and about things you might need support with and about what you think you could have done better… and then research goals and other goals… and quite frankly it is all a load of crap.

given the current media about the place do you think one of my achievements could be created inclusivity for all students by requesting rooms that were fully accessible.?

or is that asking for trouble

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Date: 13/05/2026 17:31:18
From: Cymek
ID: 2390663
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


I have to do this requirement for the workplace where you reflect on your achievements, and about things you might need support with and about what you think you could have done better… and then research goals and other goals… and quite frankly it is all a load of crap.

given the current media about the place do you think one of my achievements could be created inclusivity for all students by requesting rooms that were fully accessible.?

or is that asking for trouble

It seems to be a reasonable request, did you not get much cooperation ?

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Date: 13/05/2026 17:32:42
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390666
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Is it expected that you publish papers regularly?

Also, you absolutely should be proud to have an inclusive, accessible space.

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Date: 13/05/2026 17:33:50
From: Arts
ID: 2390667
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


Arts said:

I have to do this requirement for the workplace where you reflect on your achievements, and about things you might need support with and about what you think you could have done better… and then research goals and other goals… and quite frankly it is all a load of crap.

given the current media about the place do you think one of my achievements could be created inclusivity for all students by requesting rooms that were fully accessible.?

or is that asking for trouble

It seems to be a reasonable request, did you not get much cooperation ?

I got the rooms I asked for… I was being cheeky about the current media about the place…

I actually enjoy working here, but it is, after all, a business wrapped up as education.

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Date: 13/05/2026 17:42:36
From: Arts
ID: 2390669
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Is it expected that you publish papers regularly?

Also, you absolutely should be proud to have an inclusive, accessible space.

we are expected to publish, but the powers that be also know the current climate around publishing at the moment. Most journals are having trouble finding reviewers, editors etc… I have had a paper submitted since October last year, that I still haven’t heard about. According to numerous colleagues a year to hear back is becoming a common timeline these days.

I also have an ethics application in currently that I submitted in January. Yesterday I got back the additional conditions they want me to address… the study should be underway by now according to the application… but I guess it’ll have to wait.

The industry is kind of struggling if I am being completely transparent

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Date: 13/05/2026 17:47:41
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390673
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


Divine Angel said:

Is it expected that you publish papers regularly?

Also, you absolutely should be proud to have an inclusive, accessible space.

we are expected to publish, but the powers that be also know the current climate around publishing at the moment. Most journals are having trouble finding reviewers, editors etc… I have had a paper submitted since October last year, that I still haven’t heard about. According to numerous colleagues a year to hear back is becoming a common timeline these days.

I also have an ethics application in currently that I submitted in January. Yesterday I got back the additional conditions they want me to address… the study should be underway by now according to the application… but I guess it’ll have to wait.

The industry is kind of struggling if I am being completely transparent

Sometimes I come across journal articles which list dates: submitted on this date, approved on this date, published on this date. Today I read an article taking two years from submission to publication.

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Date: 13/05/2026 17:48:46
From: Neophyte
ID: 2390674
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

There was some kind of rally in a suburb of Adelaide today in support of LGBTQIASB+ teenagers….the first seven letters I’m familiar with, can anyone tell me what the last two stand for (I lead such a sheltered life)?

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Date: 13/05/2026 17:49:51
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390675
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


There was some kind of rally in a suburb of Adelaide today in support of LGBTQIASB+ teenagers….the first seven letters I’m familiar with, can anyone tell me what the last two stand for (I lead such a sheltered life)?

sister girl, brother boy.

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Date: 13/05/2026 17:50:18
From: Arts
ID: 2390676
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


There was some kind of rally in a suburb of Adelaide today in support of LGBTQIASB+ teenagers….the first seven letters I’m familiar with, can anyone tell me what the last two stand for (I lead such a sheltered life)?

sistergirl, brotherboy

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Date: 13/05/2026 17:50:29
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2390677
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


There was some kind of rally in a suburb of Adelaide today in support of LGBTQIASB+ teenagers….the first seven letters I’m familiar with, can anyone tell me what the last two stand for (I lead such a sheltered life)?

sistergirl brotherboy

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Date: 13/05/2026 17:50:52
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390678
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Neophyte said:

There was some kind of rally in a suburb of Adelaide today in support of LGBTQIASB+ teenagers….the first seven letters I’m familiar with, can anyone tell me what the last two stand for (I lead such a sheltered life)?

sister girl, brother boy.

IIRC it’s used by First Nations people similar to how gender is perceived in Native American culture.

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Date: 13/05/2026 17:51:30
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2390679
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


Neophyte said:

There was some kind of rally in a suburb of Adelaide today in support of LGBTQIASB+ teenagers….the first seven letters I’m familiar with, can anyone tell me what the last two stand for (I lead such a sheltered life)?

sistergirl brotherboy

you now have it in triplicate.

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Date: 13/05/2026 17:51:33
From: Arts
ID: 2390680
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Arts said:

Divine Angel said:

Is it expected that you publish papers regularly?

Also, you absolutely should be proud to have an inclusive, accessible space.

we are expected to publish, but the powers that be also know the current climate around publishing at the moment. Most journals are having trouble finding reviewers, editors etc… I have had a paper submitted since October last year, that I still haven’t heard about. According to numerous colleagues a year to hear back is becoming a common timeline these days.

I also have an ethics application in currently that I submitted in January. Yesterday I got back the additional conditions they want me to address… the study should be underway by now according to the application… but I guess it’ll have to wait.

The industry is kind of struggling if I am being completely transparent

Sometimes I come across journal articles which list dates: submitted on this date, approved on this date, published on this date. Today I read an article taking two years from submission to publication.

yep.. that sounds about right.

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Date: 13/05/2026 17:51:55
From: Arts
ID: 2390681
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Divine Angel said:

Neophyte said:

There was some kind of rally in a suburb of Adelaide today in support of LGBTQIASB+ teenagers….the first seven letters I’m familiar with, can anyone tell me what the last two stand for (I lead such a sheltered life)?

sister girl, brother boy.

IIRC it’s used by First Nations people similar to how gender is perceived in Native American culture.

from AI: These terms are used by many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to describe transgender or gender-diverse identities. Sistergirls are generally assigned male at birth but live as women, and Brotherboys are assigned female at birth but live as men, often with distinct cultural roles within their communities.

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Date: 13/05/2026 17:52:06
From: captain_spalding
ID: 2390682
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


There was some kind of rally in a suburb of Adelaide today in support of LGBTQIASB+ teenagers….the first seven letters I’m familiar with, can anyone tell me what the last two stand for (I lead such a sheltered life)?

Sick Berth.

Sea Boat.

ShortBread.

Squeeze Bottle.

Stinky Breath.

Sliced Baloney.

Steam Baked.

Snow Blowers.

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Date: 13/05/2026 17:54:35
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390684
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Relax, I’m up.

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Date: 13/05/2026 17:55:48
From: Arts
ID: 2390685
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

tomorrow I am starting a medical trial. It’s about scar treatment, specifically sternotomy scars. Mine is keloid and the trail is testing some sort of cream (and placebo). Tomorrow is the initial consultation, about 5 hours long…

so that should be interesting.

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Date: 13/05/2026 17:56:14
From: Neophyte
ID: 2390687
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


Divine Angel said:

Divine Angel said:

sister girl, brother boy.

IIRC it’s used by First Nations people similar to how gender is perceived in Native American culture.

from AI: These terms are used by many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to describe transgender or gender-diverse identities. Sistergirls are generally assigned male at birth but live as women, and Brotherboys are assigned female at birth but live as men, often with distinct cultural roles within their communities.

OK, thanks!

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Date: 13/05/2026 18:18:03
From: transition
ID: 2390703
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

where’s master roughbarked, what’s this below, smells like wattle, though narrow leaf

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Date: 13/05/2026 18:24:45
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390707
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

transition said:


where’s master roughbarked, what’s this below, smells like wattle, though narrow leaf

Looks like wattle too. Some kind of ground wattle.

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Date: 13/05/2026 18:48:02
From: kii
ID: 2390721
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Frontloading washing machines are the work of the devil.

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Date: 13/05/2026 18:53:23
From: Neophyte
ID: 2390724
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Frontloading washing machines are the work of the devil.

Mainly when you’re trying to remove washed items…

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Date: 13/05/2026 19:06:43
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390730
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

transition said:


where’s master roughbarked, what’s this below, smells like wattle, though narrow leaf

Looks like Flinders ranges wattle blooming at this time of tear. Acacia iteaphylla.

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Date: 13/05/2026 19:10:53
From: dv
ID: 2390731
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 13/05/2026 19:11:16
From: kii
ID: 2390732
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


kii said:

Frontloading washing machines are the work of the devil.

Mainly when you’re trying to remove washed items…

It’s more than that for me. They are useless.
I was following the instructions on the label of my new blanket…wash before use etc. If I had a normal top loader it would be a simple process. The frontloader rolled the blankie into a sodden ball of dead fluff. I eventually got it out, after the door wouldn’t open, I unrolled and now it’s in the dryer.

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Date: 13/05/2026 19:34:05
From: esselte
ID: 2390739
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

There’s other gamers here, right?

Finished “The Outer Wilds” the other night and can’t stop thinking about it. 40 of the most glorious hours of my life. What a game! If you haven’t played it, I highly recommend. But no spoilers, the game is better the less you know about it going in. This is meme, so it is fact.

Also, don’t confuse it with “The Outer Worlds”, that’s a different game.

This meme sums up my experience perfectly!

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Date: 13/05/2026 19:59:57
From: transition
ID: 2390745
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


transition said:

where’s master roughbarked, what’s this below, smells like wattle, though narrow leaf

Looks like Flinders ranges wattle blooming at this time of tear. Acacia iteaphylla.

thanx, master roughbarked

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

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Date: 13/05/2026 20:22:20
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390752
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Todd on Gruen: DO YOU SEE THE DILDO, RUSSEL??

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Date: 13/05/2026 21:09:49
From: buffy
ID: 2390761
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


transition said:

where’s master roughbarked, what’s this below, smells like wattle, though narrow leaf

Looks like wattle too. Some kind of ground wattle.

It is a wattle. I don’t know what you have in your area. Could be a planted one from somewhere else too.

maybe this one

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Date: 13/05/2026 21:54:43
From: buffy
ID: 2390775
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Just before I turn the computer off…another from my Houston sister. A Facebook reel.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1451360099558195

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Date: 13/05/2026 22:08:48
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390777
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Just before I turn the computer off…another from my Houston sister. A Facebook reel.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1451360099558195

Hear hear.

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Date: 14/05/2026 06:01:25
From: ms spock
ID: 2390818
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Greetings Earthlings 🖖🏽

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Date: 14/05/2026 06:15:53
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390820
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

More showers, top of 23.

Either work or uni. Exciting, huh?

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Date: 14/05/2026 07:23:38
From: buffy
ID: 2390823
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 9 degrees at the back door, overcast. We are forecast a partly cloudy 21 degrees today.

Bakery Breakfast with my bushwandering friend. Then I will start the mowing at the wetlands because my fungi mentor has decided he is not up to going to the bush today for a foray.

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Date: 14/05/2026 09:05:26
From: dv
ID: 2390829
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/173YpJGpZM/

Cavendish road tree smell.

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Date: 14/05/2026 09:14:27
From: Michael V
ID: 2390830
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


https://www.facebook.com/share/r/173YpJGpZM/

Cavendish road tree smell.

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Date: 14/05/2026 09:17:24
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2390831
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Morning pilgrims, still showers about.

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Date: 14/05/2026 09:33:58
From: dv
ID: 2390835
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18EmNkSRyn/

Say something normal

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Date: 14/05/2026 09:39:14
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2390836
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18EmNkSRyn/

Say something normal


LOL
I reckon I could win on that show.

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Date: 14/05/2026 10:04:32
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2390841
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


dv said:

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/173YpJGpZM/

Cavendish road tree smell.


Goes off to google Green Kamala tree.

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Date: 14/05/2026 10:06:30
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390842
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Driving back from school drop off, I saw a faint rainbow at normal height. Then, rather low in the sky, there was a brighter rainbow. Like, so low that the top of the single storey shopping centre was right behind it. Can’t recall seeing a low rainbow before.

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Date: 14/05/2026 10:06:49
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2390843
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Michael V said:

dv said:

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/173YpJGpZM/

Cavendish road tree smell.


Goes off to google Green Kamala tree.

“Mallotus claoxyloides, commonly known as Green Kamala or Smell of the Bush, is an Australian native shrub or small tree (up to 8m) found in dry rainforests and coastal regions from NSW to North Queensland. It is popular in gardens for its fragrant foliage, aromatic scent after rain, and hardy, bushy growth, often used for screening.”

Interesting.

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Date: 14/05/2026 10:17:03
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2390844
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

When I click on Messages or Phone on my phone it comes up ok but only stays on for like a couple of seconds and then goes back.
Is there a setting I can adjust or is it haunted and I need a priest.

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Date: 14/05/2026 10:19:41
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390845
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


When I click on Messages or Phone on my phone it comes up ok but only stays on for like a couple of seconds and then goes back.
Is there a setting I can adjust or is it haunted and I need a priest.

There is a setting, try googling your type of phone to find the answer. There’ll be a youtube video for sure.

Or, it could be a battery issue and this is the first sign.

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Date: 14/05/2026 10:40:57
From: Michael V
ID: 2390847
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18EmNkSRyn/

Say something normal

LOL

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Date: 14/05/2026 10:43:43
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2390849
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Peak Warming Man said:

When I click on Messages or Phone on my phone it comes up ok but only stays on for like a couple of seconds and then goes back.
Is there a setting I can adjust or is it haunted and I need a priest.

There is a setting, try googling your type of phone to find the answer. There’ll be a youtube video for sure.

Or, it could be a battery issue and this is the first sign.

Do you mean the entire screen goes dark? That’s in the display settings, it’ll be something like screen time-out. The settings page will have a search bar at the top so you can use that to find it for you.

If it’s something else, I’m not sure sorry. You should be able to keep it visible by putting your finger on the screen and moving it up & down a small amount though.

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Date: 14/05/2026 10:45:19
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390850
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18EmNkSRyn/

Say something normal

Hmm, I do feel under-babied

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Date: 14/05/2026 10:47:04
From: Michael V
ID: 2390851
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


dv said:

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18EmNkSRyn/

Say something normal

Hmm, I do feel under-babied

O…K…

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Date: 14/05/2026 10:47:18
From: dv
ID: 2390852
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

https://www.snopes.com/news/2025/10/04/snake-eyes-movie-charlie-kirk/

Unpacking claim 1998 movie ‘Snake Eyes’ starring Nicolas Cage predicted Charlie Kirk’s death
The film featured a character named Charles Kirkland who was shot in the neck, but that’s basically where the similarities ended.

Aleksandra Wrona
Published Oct. 4, 2025

In the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination on Sept. 10, 2025, a number of theories emerged across social media regarding his death. One of them suggested that the 1998 movie “Snake Eyes,” directed by Brian De Palma and starring Nicolas Cage, predicted the event.

One Facebook post (archived) pointed to supposed similarities such as the character Charles Kirkland being shot in the neck during a boxing match, the involvement of a boxer whose name partly resembled that of Kirk’s suspected killer and a date that allegedly matched that of the real-world assassination.

Similar theories spread on social media platforms including Reddit, TikTok and Facebook. Snopes’ readers turned to our site to verify the claim.

But there was no tangible evidence the film “Snake Eyes” predicted Kirk’s assassination on Sept. 10, 2025. While the movie included some similarities to Kirk’s killing, such as a character named Charles Kirkland being shot in the neck, key details remained significantly different. For instance, the movie’s fictional assassination took place on Sept. 19, not Sept. 10, as some claimed. There was also no evidence that the suspect in Kirk’s assassination was inspired by the film, as some social media posts suggested.

What’s similar and what’s different

Some of the speculation about “Snake Eyes” was based on real parallels between the film and the killing of Kirk. For instance, in the movie, the victim’s name, Charles Kirkland, resembled Kirk’s. Like Kirk, the film’s Kirkland is shot in the neck. Additionally, one of the characters involved in the conspiracy is a boxer named Lincoln Tyler. Some users pointed out that character’s last name was the same as the first name of the suspect in Kirk’s killing, Tyler Robinson.

Some social media users also pointed to a fictional Hurricane Jezebel mentioned in the film, drawing a connection to the website Jezebel, which published a satirical article about paying witches to curse Kirk two days before Kirk’s assassination. As with other supposed parallels, this connection appeared to be purely coincidental.

In another example, multiple posts claimed the assassination in the movie occurred on Sept. 10, the same day as Charlie Kirk’s death in 2025. However, that was inaccurate. The movie included a poster showing the date “September 19th,” not “September 10th” (see image below).

t:

The confusion may have stemmed from the poor video quality of versions of the movie available online, in which the number “19” could appear distorted or resemble “10,” especially in low resolution. Additionally, the poster in the film listed the event time as 10 p.m. ET, whereas Kirk’s assassination occurred at 12:20 p.m. MT (2:20 p.m. ET).

Another difference was that the Kirkland character was the U.S. Secretary of Defense in the film, while Kirk was a political commentator with no government position. Additionally, the fictional shooting happened during a boxing match, not in a setting similar to Kirk’s assassination, which occurred at an outdoor event on a university campus.

In the film, the investigation revealed a coordinated conspiracy involving multiple people in the plot to assassinate Kirkland. In contrast, as of this writing, authorities have identified only a single suspect in Kirk’s killing, with no evidence of a broader conspiracy. (Authorities reportedly detained two other people but later determined they were not involved in the killing.)

All in all, it’s true that the movie “Snake Eyes” includes a character named Charles Kirkland who is shot in the neck, similar to how Charlie Kirk was killed, and that a character involved in the film’s central murder shares part of his name with the suspect in the Kirk killing. However, viral posts exaggerated the connection by falsely claiming the film’s assassination took place on Sept. 10 (it was actually Sept. 19) and by ignoring other differences in the plot.

Finally, there was no evidence that Kirk’s suspected killer was inspired by, or even aware of, the movie “Snake Eyes.” Law enforcement sources have not referenced the film in their investigation, and no manifestos, statements or materials connecting the suspect to the movie have been reported as of this writing.

We’ve investigated numerous alleged predictions in the past. For instance, in July 2025 we looked at claims that animated show “The Simpsons” predicted a scandal in which a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert allegedly caught a tech CEO cheating with the company’s chief people officer.

y

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Date: 14/05/2026 10:47:42
From: dv
ID: 2390853
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


dv said:

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18EmNkSRyn/

Say something normal

Hmm, I do feel under-babied

What is a suitable number of babies?

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Date: 14/05/2026 10:48:55
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2390854
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


When I click on Messages or Phone on my phone it comes up ok but only stays on for like a couple of seconds and then goes back.
Is there a setting I can adjust or is it haunted and I need a priest.

Thanks DA and SN but I googled it and tried the first answer which was turning it off and on, that worked.

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Date: 14/05/2026 10:49:24
From: Michael V
ID: 2390855
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neanderthal dentistry, 60,000 years ago.

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Date: 14/05/2026 10:49:37
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2390856
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:

https://www.snopes.com/news/2025/10/04/snake-eyes-movie-charlie-kirk/

Unpacking claim 1998 movie ‘Snake Eyes’ starring Nicolas Cage predicted Charlie Kirk’s death
The film featured a character named Charles Kirkland who was shot in the neck, but that’s basically where the similarities ended.

Aleksandra Wrona
Published Oct. 4, 2025

In the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination on Sept. 10, 2025, a number of theories emerged across social media regarding his death. One of them suggested that the 1998 movie “Snake Eyes,” directed by Brian De Palma and starring Nicolas Cage, predicted the event.

One Facebook post (archived) pointed to supposed similarities such as the character Charles Kirkland being shot in the neck during a boxing match, the involvement of a boxer whose name partly resembled that of Kirk’s suspected killer and a date that allegedly matched that of the real-world assassination.

Similar theories spread on social media platforms including Reddit, TikTok and Facebook. Snopes’ readers turned to our site to verify the claim.

But there was no tangible evidence the film “Snake Eyes” predicted Kirk’s assassination on Sept. 10, 2025. While the movie included some similarities to Kirk’s killing, such as a character named Charles Kirkland being shot in the neck, key details remained significantly different. For instance, the movie’s fictional assassination took place on Sept. 19, not Sept. 10, as some claimed. There was also no evidence that the suspect in Kirk’s assassination was inspired by the film, as some social media posts suggested.

What’s similar and what’s different

Some of the speculation about “Snake Eyes” was based on real parallels between the film and the killing of Kirk. For instance, in the movie, the victim’s name, Charles Kirkland, resembled Kirk’s. Like Kirk, the film’s Kirkland is shot in the neck. Additionally, one of the characters involved in the conspiracy is a boxer named Lincoln Tyler. Some users pointed out that character’s last name was the same as the first name of the suspect in Kirk’s killing, Tyler Robinson.

Some social media users also pointed to a fictional Hurricane Jezebel mentioned in the film, drawing a connection to the website Jezebel, which published a satirical article about paying witches to curse Kirk two days before Kirk’s assassination. As with other supposed parallels, this connection appeared to be purely coincidental.

In another example, multiple posts claimed the assassination in the movie occurred on Sept. 10, the same day as Charlie Kirk’s death in 2025. However, that was inaccurate. The movie included a poster showing the date “September 19th,” not “September 10th” (see image below).

t:

The confusion may have stemmed from the poor video quality of versions of the movie available online, in which the number “19” could appear distorted or resemble “10,” especially in low resolution. Additionally, the poster in the film listed the event time as 10 p.m. ET, whereas Kirk’s assassination occurred at 12:20 p.m. MT (2:20 p.m. ET).

Another difference was that the Kirkland character was the U.S. Secretary of Defense in the film, while Kirk was a political commentator with no government position. Additionally, the fictional shooting happened during a boxing match, not in a setting similar to Kirk’s assassination, which occurred at an outdoor event on a university campus.

In the film, the investigation revealed a coordinated conspiracy involving multiple people in the plot to assassinate Kirkland. In contrast, as of this writing, authorities have identified only a single suspect in Kirk’s killing, with no evidence of a broader conspiracy. (Authorities reportedly detained two other people but later determined they were not involved in the killing.)

All in all, it’s true that the movie “Snake Eyes” includes a character named Charles Kirkland who is shot in the neck, similar to how Charlie Kirk was killed, and that a character involved in the film’s central murder shares part of his name with the suspect in the Kirk killing. However, viral posts exaggerated the connection by falsely claiming the film’s assassination took place on Sept. 10 (it was actually Sept. 19) and by ignoring other differences in the plot.

Finally, there was no evidence that Kirk’s suspected killer was inspired by, or even aware of, the movie “Snake Eyes.” Law enforcement sources have not referenced the film in their investigation, and no manifestos, statements or materials connecting the suspect to the movie have been reported as of this writing.

We’ve investigated numerous alleged predictions in the past. For instance, in July 2025 we looked at claims that animated show “The Simpsons” predicted a scandal in which a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert allegedly caught a tech CEO cheating with the company’s chief people officer.

y

Now do one with trump.

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Date: 14/05/2026 10:49:40
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2390857
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


Divine Angel said:

dv said:

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18EmNkSRyn/

Say something normal

Hmm, I do feel under-babied

What is a suitable number of babies?

2.5

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Date: 14/05/2026 10:50:07
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2390858
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Peak Warming Man said:

When I click on Messages or Phone on my phone it comes up ok but only stays on for like a couple of seconds and then goes back.
Is there a setting I can adjust or is it haunted and I need a priest.

Thanks DA and SN but I googled it and tried the first answer which was turning it off and on, that worked.

Thumbs up

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Date: 14/05/2026 10:51:20
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2390859
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


dv said:

Divine Angel said:

Hmm, I do feel under-babied

What is a suitable number of babies?

2.5

One for mum, onefor dad and one for the country.

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Date: 14/05/2026 10:52:39
From: dv
ID: 2390860
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Someone in the park is playing late 1990s club bangers

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Date: 14/05/2026 10:52:56
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390861
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


Divine Angel said:

dv said:

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18EmNkSRyn/

Say something normal

Hmm, I do feel under-babied

What is a suitable number of babies?

Ever since Mini Me was born, I’ve been asked when I’m having another. Literally 5 minutes after Mini Me was born, the doctor said, “see you in about two years, that’s the average length of time between kids”.

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Date: 14/05/2026 10:56:17
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2390865
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


Divine Angel said:

dv said:

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18EmNkSRyn/

Say something normal

Hmm, I do feel under-babied

What is a suitable number of babies?

The Muslims will out breed us because the cut the clitoris, whatever that is, out of their women so they’re never satisfied.
Over.

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Date: 14/05/2026 10:56:51
From: Michael V
ID: 2390866
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Coles found guilty of deliberately misleading customers about discounts.

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Date: 14/05/2026 10:59:52
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2390867
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Coles found guilty of deliberately misleading customers about discounts.

They are going down down.

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Date: 14/05/2026 11:04:45
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390869
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Michael V said:

Coles found guilty of deliberately misleading customers about discounts.

They are going down down.

Consumer habits won’t change much, but I bet the shareholders were happy for a while. Let’s see how the Court decision affects its stock price in the short term.

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Date: 14/05/2026 11:08:13
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390870
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Came across this blog yesterday. Someone’s compared prices in Aldi, Woolies, Coles and Amazon for staples and made a blog about which is cheaper. Obviously you can’t get fresh things from Amazon, but unit price from Amazon vs supermarkets can be quite a bit cheaper for things like generic paracetamol and brand-name razors.

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Date: 14/05/2026 11:10:00
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2390871
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Coles found guilty of deliberately misleading customers about discounts.

This is my surprised face.

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Date: 14/05/2026 11:15:11
From: furious
ID: 2390872
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Came across this blog yesterday. Someone’s compared prices in Aldi, Woolies, Coles and Amazon for staples and made a blog about which is cheaper. Obviously you can’t get fresh things from Amazon, but unit price from Amazon vs supermarkets can be quite a bit cheaper for things like generic paracetamol and brand-name razors.

Yeah, but, Amazon is Premier league evil, the others are only in Division one. That’s why I go to the house of potato, they’re still in the amateurs…

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Date: 14/05/2026 11:19:41
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390873
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

furious said:


Divine Angel said:

Came across this blog yesterday. Someone’s compared prices in Aldi, Woolies, Coles and Amazon for staples and made a blog about which is cheaper. Obviously you can’t get fresh things from Amazon, but unit price from Amazon vs supermarkets can be quite a bit cheaper for things like generic paracetamol and brand-name razors.

Yeah, but, Amazon is Premier league evil, the others are only in Division one. That’s why I go to the house of potato, they’re still in the amateurs…

It is acknowledged that some people don’t have the financial luxury to boycott on ethical grounds.

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Date: 14/05/2026 11:29:58
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390878
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I am light on the concentration today. I don’t think essay writing is going to happen. I have identified one particular concept which is both an enabler and barrier to connectedness at school, which the tutor has okayed me to discuss, but I’m wondering just how deep I need to go into it considering it’s not about autism in a general sense.

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Date: 14/05/2026 11:45:27
From: kii
ID: 2390881
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

furious said:


Divine Angel said:

Came across this blog yesterday. Someone’s compared prices in Aldi, Woolies, Coles and Amazon for staples and made a blog about which is cheaper. Obviously you can’t get fresh things from Amazon, but unit price from Amazon vs supermarkets can be quite a bit cheaper for things like generic paracetamol and brand-name razors.

Yeah, but, Amazon is Premier league evil, the others are only in Division one. That’s why I go to the house of potato, they’re still in the amateurs…

Spud Shed? Are you a WAlien too?

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Date: 14/05/2026 11:48:30
From: kii
ID: 2390884
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


dv said:

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18EmNkSRyn/

Say something normal

LOL

Yep, a definite LOL 😆

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:02:14
From: Michael V
ID: 2390891
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Peak Warming Man said:

Michael V said:

Coles found guilty of deliberately misleading customers about discounts.

They are going down down.

Consumer habits won’t change much, but I bet the shareholders were happy for a while. Let’s see how the Court decision affects its stock price in the short term.

Fair.

But I’m glad they been found guilty. It is unconscionable conduct.

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:04:30
From: ms spock
ID: 2390892
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

It’s pouring rain, frogs, and koalas here.

One doctor’s appointment that I turned up for 24 hours early yesterday.

Then Insurance Company paper work. This just needs to end. 7 months in a caravan is annoying.

Some good news the General Insurance Code Governance Compliance Committee has taken on the case.

So hopefully the Insurance Company will have it on record that they sent out a guy who doctored a photo to make it look like no fence was there, and then when appealed and overturned. He was sent out to “assess” another job.

If you have done fraud you shouldn’t be assessing other tradies work. He had the gall to suggest that we finish that job despite that work being on the scope of works.

Probably won’t get justice but at least it’s on record.

My silver lining is hopefully it helps others.

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:05:06
From: transition
ID: 2390893
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


I am light on the concentration today. I don’t think essay writing is going to happen. I have identified one particular concept which is both an enabler and barrier to connectedness at school, which the tutor has okayed me to discuss, but I’m wondering just how deep I need to go into it considering it’s not about autism in a general sense.

what is it, I may be of no help whatsoever, and here I am forced to explore my uselessness, tortured by scarcity of information, a lack of specificity

and I just fitted a new drive sprocket to the big chainsaw, it iincluded the outside part of the centrifugal clutch, has a roller bearing centre goes on the crankshaft, so engine can freewheel at idle

getting expert at it, take sparkplug out, get the piston almost TDC in the direction the sprocket is going to come off(clockwise generally), enough space for rope in the sparkplug hole, get short length new rope tidied up with heat/melted on the end, poke it in cylinder head space and around, give clutch tap with punch and hammer, and I I use pointy nose pliers and something across that, get points of pliers into clutch, turn it clockwise.

then when done back the piston up, pull the rope out, reassemble machine

and I have more native pine to cut, bigger stuff, so I might do that

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:10:19
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390898
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:

It’s pouring rain, frogs, and koalas here.

One doctor’s appointment that I turned up for 24 hours early yesterday.

Then Insurance Company paper work. This just needs to end. 7 months in a caravan is annoying.

Some good news the General Insurance Code Governance Compliance Committee has taken on the case.

So hopefully the Insurance Company will have it on record that they sent out a guy who doctored a photo to make it look like no fence was there, and then when appealed and overturned. He was sent out to “assess” another job.

If you have done fraud you shouldn’t be assessing other tradies work. He had the gall to suggest that we finish that job despite that work being on the scope of works.

Probably won’t get justice but at least it’s on record.

My silver lining is hopefully it helps others.

This weather is crazy. Clear skies and sunshine one minute, the next it’s pouring rain. What is this, Melbourne?

That does sound like a lot of red tape and faffing around, Spocky. But, like you say, if it helps others it’s worth it.

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:13:26
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390900
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Divine Angel said:

Peak Warming Man said:

They are going down down.

Consumer habits won’t change much, but I bet the shareholders were happy for a while. Let’s see how the Court decision affects its stock price in the short term.

Fair.

But I’m glad they been found guilty. It is unconscionable conduct.


Hear hear. But I’ve always only paid the reduced prices. Like when a tin of cojjee was $20, I’d oonly buy it when they put it down to $12or $15. Thesed ays I don’t buy it when it is $32. I only buy it when it is $22.

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:13:28
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2390901
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

transition said:


Divine Angel said:

I am light on the concentration today. I don’t think essay writing is going to happen. I have identified one particular concept which is both an enabler and barrier to connectedness at school, which the tutor has okayed me to discuss, but I’m wondering just how deep I need to go into it considering it’s not about autism in a general sense.

what is it, I may be of no help whatsoever, and here I am forced to explore my uselessness, tortured by scarcity of information, a lack of specificity

and I just fitted a new drive sprocket to the big chainsaw, it iincluded the outside part of the centrifugal clutch, has a roller bearing centre goes on the crankshaft, so engine can freewheel at idle

getting expert at it, take sparkplug out, get the piston almost TDC in the direction the sprocket is going to come off(clockwise generally), enough space for rope in the sparkplug hole, get short length new rope tidied up with heat/melted on the end, poke it in cylinder head space and around, give clutch tap with punch and hammer, and I I use pointy nose pliers and something across that, get points of pliers into clutch, turn it clockwise.

then when done back the piston up, pull the rope out, reassemble machine

and I have more native pine to cut, bigger stuff, so I might do that

You lost me with rope in sparking hole.

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:15:06
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390903
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

transition said:


Divine Angel said:

I am light on the concentration today. I don’t think essay writing is going to happen. I have identified one particular concept which is both an enabler and barrier to connectedness at school, which the tutor has okayed me to discuss, but I’m wondering just how deep I need to go into it considering it’s not about autism in a general sense.

what is it, I may be of no help whatsoever, and here I am forced to explore my uselessness, tortured by scarcity of information, a lack of specificity

and I just fitted a new drive sprocket to the big chainsaw, it iincluded the outside part of the centrifugal clutch, has a roller bearing centre goes on the crankshaft, so engine can freewheel at idle

getting expert at it, take sparkplug out, get the piston almost TDC in the direction the sprocket is going to come off(clockwise generally), enough space for rope in the sparkplug hole, get short length new rope tidied up with heat/melted on the end, poke it in cylinder head space and around, give clutch tap with punch and hammer, and I I use pointy nose pliers and something across that, get points of pliers into clutch, turn it clockwise.

then when done back the piston up, pull the rope out, reassemble machine

and I have more native pine to cut, bigger stuff, so I might do that

Necessity drives learnin’.

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:16:09
From: Michael V
ID: 2390905
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


transition said:

Divine Angel said:

I am light on the concentration today. I don’t think essay writing is going to happen. I have identified one particular concept which is both an enabler and barrier to connectedness at school, which the tutor has okayed me to discuss, but I’m wondering just how deep I need to go into it considering it’s not about autism in a general sense.

what is it, I may be of no help whatsoever, and here I am forced to explore my uselessness, tortured by scarcity of information, a lack of specificity

and I just fitted a new drive sprocket to the big chainsaw, it iincluded the outside part of the centrifugal clutch, has a roller bearing centre goes on the crankshaft, so engine can freewheel at idle

getting expert at it, take sparkplug out, get the piston almost TDC in the direction the sprocket is going to come off(clockwise generally), enough space for rope in the sparkplug hole, get short length new rope tidied up with heat/melted on the end, poke it in cylinder head space and around, give clutch tap with punch and hammer, and I I use pointy nose pliers and something across that, get points of pliers into clutch, turn it clockwise.

then when done back the piston up, pull the rope out, reassemble machine

and I have more native pine to cut, bigger stuff, so I might do that

You lost me with rope in sparking hole.

To jamb up the piston, which stops the engine turning over, so the crankshaft nut can be undone and then tightened.

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:16:42
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390906
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ms spock said:

It’s pouring rain, frogs, and koalas here.

One doctor’s appointment that I turned up for 24 hours early yesterday.

Then Insurance Company paper work. This just needs to end. 7 months in a caravan is annoying.

Some good news the General Insurance Code Governance Compliance Committee has taken on the case.

So hopefully the Insurance Company will have it on record that they sent out a guy who doctored a photo to make it look like no fence was there, and then when appealed and overturned. He was sent out to “assess” another job.

If you have done fraud you shouldn’t be assessing other tradies work. He had the gall to suggest that we finish that job despite that work being on the scope of works.

Probably won’t get justice but at least it’s on record.

My silver lining is hopefully it helps others.

This weather is crazy. Clear skies and sunshine one minute, the next it’s pouring rain. What is this, Melbourne?

That does sound like a lot of red tape and faffing around, Spocky. But, like you say, if it helps others it’s worth it.

Thanks tor your generosity.

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:17:10
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2390907
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Peak Warming Man said:

transition said:

what is it, I may be of no help whatsoever, and here I am forced to explore my uselessness, tortured by scarcity of information, a lack of specificity

and I just fitted a new drive sprocket to the big chainsaw, it iincluded the outside part of the centrifugal clutch, has a roller bearing centre goes on the crankshaft, so engine can freewheel at idle

getting expert at it, take sparkplug out, get the piston almost TDC in the direction the sprocket is going to come off(clockwise generally), enough space for rope in the sparkplug hole, get short length new rope tidied up with heat/melted on the end, poke it in cylinder head space and around, give clutch tap with punch and hammer, and I I use pointy nose pliers and something across that, get points of pliers into clutch, turn it clockwise.

then when done back the piston up, pull the rope out, reassemble machine

and I have more native pine to cut, bigger stuff, so I might do that

You lost me with rope in sparking hole.

To jamb up the piston, which stops the engine turning over, so the crankshaft nut can be undone and then tightened.

Ah, ok.

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:17:29
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2390908
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Michael V said:

Divine Angel said:

Consumer habits won’t change much, but I bet the shareholders were happy for a while. Let’s see how the Court decision affects its stock price in the short term.

Fair.

But I’m glad they been found guilty. It is unconscionable conduct.


Hear hear. But I’ve always only paid the reduced prices. Like when a tin of cojjee was $20, I’d oonly buy it when they put it down to $12or $15. Thesed ays I don’t buy it when it is $32. I only buy it when it is $22.

What is this cojjee stuff?

Must be good to be worth that price.

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:18:23
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390910
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Peak Warming Man said:

transition said:

what is it, I may be of no help whatsoever, and here I am forced to explore my uselessness, tortured by scarcity of information, a lack of specificity

and I just fitted a new drive sprocket to the big chainsaw, it iincluded the outside part of the centrifugal clutch, has a roller bearing centre goes on the crankshaft, so engine can freewheel at idle

getting expert at it, take sparkplug out, get the piston almost TDC in the direction the sprocket is going to come off(clockwise generally), enough space for rope in the sparkplug hole, get short length new rope tidied up with heat/melted on the end, poke it in cylinder head space and around, give clutch tap with punch and hammer, and I I use pointy nose pliers and something across that, get points of pliers into clutch, turn it clockwise.

then when done back the piston up, pull the rope out, reassemble machine

and I have more native pine to cut, bigger stuff, so I might do that

You lost me with rope in sparking hole.

To jamb up the piston, which stops the engine turning over, so the crankshaft nut can be undone and then tightened.

Yes.

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:19:43
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390911
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


roughbarked said:

Michael V said:

Fair.

But I’m glad they been found guilty. It is unconscionable conduct.


Hear hear. But I’ve always only paid the reduced prices. Like when a tin of cojjee was $20, I’d oonly buy it when they put it down to $12or $15. Thesed ays I don’t buy it when it is $32. I only buy it when it is $22.

What is this cojjee stuff?

Must be good to be worth that price.

Don’t ask me how I got j’s for f’s. I have no idea. Sometlmes I click go when I should have proof read.

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:21:53
From: Arts
ID: 2390912
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

roughbarked said:

Hear hear. But I’ve always only paid the reduced prices. Like when a tin of cojjee was $20, I’d oonly buy it when they put it down to $12or $15. Thesed ays I don’t buy it when it is $32. I only buy it when it is $22.

What is this cojjee stuff?

Must be good to be worth that price.

Don’t ask me how I got j’s for f’s. I have no idea. Sometlmes I click go when I should have proof read.

it could be a tooma

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:22:11
From: kii
ID: 2390913
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’m obsessed with my new blanket.

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:22:27
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390914
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

roughbarked said:

Hear hear. But I’ve always only paid the reduced prices. Like when a tin of cojjee was $20, I’d oonly buy it when they put it down to $12or $15. Thesed ays I don’t buy it when it is $32. I only buy it when it is $22.

What is this cojjee stuff?

Must be good to be worth that price.

Don’t ask me how I got j’s for f’s. I have no idea. Sometlmes I click go when I should have proof read.

I thought you meant coffee but the j key is not next to the f, and to use them you’d use different fingers. Or at least, I do.

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:22:32
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390915
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


roughbarked said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

What is this cojjee stuff?

Must be good to be worth that price.

Don’t ask me how I got j’s for f’s. I have no idea. Sometlmes I click go when I should have proof read.

it could be a tooma

If so it works in mysterious ways. ;)

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:23:26
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390916
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


roughbarked said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

What is this cojjee stuff?

Must be good to be worth that price.

Don’t ask me how I got j’s for f’s. I have no idea. Sometlmes I click go when I should have proof read.

I thought you meant coffee but the j key is not next to the f, and to use them you’d use different fingers. Or at least, I do.

Shaky third finger syndrome. ;)

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:24:26
From: dv
ID: 2390917
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I thought monorails were kind of on the out but Cairo has just opened a very extensive monorail system. The rolling stock was manufactured in Derby.

https://youtu.be/p8a6p9fTz3Y?si=7DZ6KmkehgActSwa

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:25:02
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390918
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’ll have to read the article but one does wonder how galahs and corellas cause trouble for cattle.
Unless the country is so dry they are feeding the cattle grain maybe?

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:32:29
From: buffy
ID: 2390921
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


dv said:

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18EmNkSRyn/

Say something normal

Hmm, I do feel under-babied

I am under-babied by choice.

:)

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:41:03
From: Neophyte
ID: 2390924
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


I’m obsessed with my new blanket.

Change your handle to Linus….?

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:41:42
From: buffy
ID: 2390926
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


I’m obsessed with my new blanket.

Really?

:)

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:46:04
From: kii
ID: 2390927
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


kii said:

I’m obsessed with my new blanket.

Really?

:)

As I noted yesterday it feels like The Sally Cat’s belly. I miss her belly, and strangely she was one of those rare cats who didn’t mind having her fluffy guts touched.

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:48:48
From: buffy
ID: 2390928
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I believe I have earned a siesta this afternoon. I mowed at the wetland this morning for about an hour and a half. NowI am planning a little bit of guerilla planting tomorrow. I’ve got seed for Microlaena and wallaby grass. I’ll pop down there, weed out some little patches and scatter seed. Away from the path. Then I can see how successful it is in displacing the imported grasses and maybe do a bit more in Spring. I’ve got seedlings for a Pycnosorus but it isn’t a local one, so they can’t go down there. I do have some seed for Patersonia, which is local, perhaps I’ll put those into a tray and put some seedlings down at the wetland later in the year.

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:50:12
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2390929
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


roughbarked said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

What is this cojjee stuff?

Must be good to be worth that price.

Don’t ask me how I got j’s for f’s. I have no idea. Sometlmes I click go when I should have proof read.

I thought you meant coffee but the j key is not next to the f, and to use them you’d use different fingers. Or at least, I do.

I use the same two fingers for all keys.

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:51:03
From: Arts
ID: 2390930
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

so I know I have impeccable observation skills, but the clues have been super subtle.. so let me clear this up…

Buffy chose to not have children and Boris has no TV.

That is all

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:52:06
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2390932
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


Divine Angel said:

roughbarked said:

Don’t ask me how I got j’s for f’s. I have no idea. Sometlmes I click go when I should have proof read.

I thought you meant coffee but the j key is not next to the f, and to use them you’d use different fingers. Or at least, I do.

I use the same two fingers for all keys.

You should try just pressing with one finger.

Much quicker.

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:52:13
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2390933
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:

so I know I have impeccable observation skills, but the clues have been super subtle.. so let me clear this up…

Buffy chose to not have children and Boris has no TV.

That is all

I have no children either.

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:53:26
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2390934
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Bogsnorkler said:

Divine Angel said:

I thought you meant coffee but the j key is not next to the f, and to use them you’d use different fingers. Or at least, I do.

I use the same two fingers for all keys.

You should try just pressing with one finger.

Much quicker.

I like to spread the wear.

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:53:48
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390935
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


I believe I have earned a siesta this afternoon. I mowed at the wetland this morning for about an hour and a half. NowI am planning a little bit of guerilla planting tomorrow. I’ve got seed for Microlaena and wallaby grass. I’ll pop down there, weed out some little patches and scatter seed. Away from the path. Then I can see how successful it is in displacing the imported grasses and maybe do a bit more in Spring. I’ve got seedlings for a Pycnosorus but it isn’t a local one, so they can’t go down there. I do have some seed for Patersonia, which is local, perhaps I’ll put those into a tray and put some seedlings down at the wetland later in the year.

I remember once having a farmer ring and offer me bales of wallaby grass seed. Several tonnes. Unfortunately, I could see no way I could afford to buy that much of it at once.

Now I’d love a bale of each wallaby and Microlaena.

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:54:38
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390936
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:

so I know I have impeccable observation skills, but the clues have been super subtle.. so let me clear this up…

Buffy chose to not have children and Boris has no TV.

That is all

and DA chose to stop at one.

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Date: 14/05/2026 12:54:47
From: kii
ID: 2390937
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


kii said:

I’m obsessed with my new blanket.

Change your handle to Linus….?

Not quite at that stage, yet. My thumb sucking was a childhood “problem” that they tried to shame me out of.

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Date: 14/05/2026 13:07:20
From: Ian
ID: 2390944
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


dv said:

Divine Angel said:

Hmm, I do feel under-babied

What is a suitable number of babies?

2.5

Closer to 2.1 for developed countries.

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Date: 14/05/2026 13:49:21
From: kii
ID: 2390946
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I think there’s something wrong with me. Had a micro nap earlier and it featured a short dream. A person was standing next to me and they explained how I can get an “instant blanket”. They pressed a button on a control panel and my new blankie appeared in front of me.

Send help…please.

My new blankie is exactly this. It reminds me of moss.

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Date: 14/05/2026 13:52:59
From: dv
ID: 2390948
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

One movie I’ve not seen since I was a kid is Murder By Death. I wonder if it still holds up.

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Date: 14/05/2026 13:55:47
From: transition
ID: 2390949
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

100% chance 15-25mm friday, peak probability is 9:30am tomorrow morn, and some saturday, forecast keeps getting better, you see the power of prayer in that, it gets harder every day with growing prevalence of nihilistic atheism, but I do my best

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Date: 14/05/2026 14:03:29
From: kii
ID: 2390950
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


One movie I’ve not seen since I was a kid is Murder By Death. I wonder if it still holds up.

I last re-watched the original 13 Ghosts when I was in my 40s or something. It terrified me as a kid. I wonder how it scary it is now.

Official trailer, 1960.

Actual movie.

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Date: 14/05/2026 14:06:50
From: roughbarked
ID: 2390951
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

transition said:


100% chance 15-25mm friday, peak probability is 9:30am tomorrow morn, and some saturday, forecast keeps getting better, you see the power of prayer in that, it gets harder every day with growing prevalence of nihilistic atheism, but I do my best

It is a big rain band. Likely your prayers will seem to have come to fruition.

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Date: 14/05/2026 14:13:44
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2390954
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Power’s back on. Hopefully this is the last of the outages, it’s getting a bit much.

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Date: 14/05/2026 14:20:48
From: kii
ID: 2390955
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Today’s fun activity: writing to the US Department of Social Security. No wonder I keep thinking of my blankie.

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Date: 14/05/2026 14:26:33
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2390956
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Power’s back on. Hopefully this is the last of the outages, it’s getting a bit much.

In the golden era, before electricity to the home, people would read the bible by lamp light and go to bed early.

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Date: 14/05/2026 14:27:26
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2390957
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:

so I know I have impeccable observation skills, but the clues have been super subtle.. so let me clear this up…

Buffy chose to not have children and Boris has no TV.

That is all

There should be more good people with observation / analytical skills.

Good skills to learn.

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Date: 14/05/2026 14:28:01
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2390958
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

It’s been a miserable day of rain on and off.

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Date: 14/05/2026 14:29:46
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2390959
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


It’s been a miserable day of rain on and off.

Mostly cloudy today.

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Date: 14/05/2026 14:37:40
From: kii
ID: 2390963
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Tau.Neutrino said:


Arts said:

so I know I have impeccable observation skills, but the clues have been super subtle.. so let me clear this up…

Buffy chose to not have children and Boris has no TV.

That is all

There should be more good people with observation / analytical skills.

Good skills to learn.

I’m always watching. I’m a trained observer with many, many years experience.

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Date: 14/05/2026 14:39:24
From: kii
ID: 2390966
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


It’s been a miserable day of rain on and off.

Sounds perfect. It’s feeling like rain here in the SW of WA. Earlier I thought that it was raining, but it was my daughter-in-law frying bacon.

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Date: 14/05/2026 14:51:54
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390970
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I forgot Mini Me was doing a day at high school today. She got to do some chemistry (changing the colour flame on a Bunsen burner using different chemicals), a class in legal studies, and built a keyring holder in woodwork.

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Date: 14/05/2026 15:00:51
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390973
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The old way of teaching maths vs the new way.

The person seems to have lost a zero in the new way. I’ve showed students the old way ie how I learned it, and some find it easier than the new way.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1694747454893595

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Date: 14/05/2026 15:06:22
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2390975
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


The old way of teaching maths vs the new way.

The person seems to have lost a zero in the new way. I’ve showed students the old way ie how I learned it, and some find it easier than the new way.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1694747454893595

The new way sucks.

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Date: 14/05/2026 15:10:02
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2390976
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


The old way of teaching maths vs the new way.

The person seems to have lost a zero in the new way. I’ve showed students the old way ie how I learned it, and some find it easier than the new way.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1694747454893595

There’s another odd way of doing it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gngvWShRgX4

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Date: 14/05/2026 15:14:54
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390977
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


Divine Angel said:

The old way of teaching maths vs the new way.

The person seems to have lost a zero in the new way. I’ve showed students the old way ie how I learned it, and some find it easier than the new way.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1694747454893595

There’s another odd way of doing it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gngvWShRgX4


I’ve seen that too! Can’t remember where though, but it IRL, not a video.

Mini Me has also learned a lattice approach.

https://youtube.com/shorts/BH49m5JAEWY

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Date: 14/05/2026 15:21:25
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390978
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Another Mel Gibson gem.

https://www.healthday.com/health-news/cancer/ivermectin-prescriptions-doubled-after-mel-gibson-cancer-cure-claim

The real question is, why are doctors prescribing it to all these people?

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Date: 14/05/2026 15:23:28
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2390979
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

NASA tests more powerful spacecraft processor to enable onboard AI

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Date: 14/05/2026 15:23:34
From: dv
ID: 2390980
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Ive always used apropos to mean “with respect to”.

I’ve been hearing it used to mean “appropriate”, “fitting”.

Still, that’s language for you.

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Date: 14/05/2026 15:24:43
From: furious
ID: 2390981
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Another Mel Gibson gem.

https://www.healthday.com/health-news/cancer/ivermectin-prescriptions-doubled-after-mel-gibson-cancer-cure-claim

The real question is, why are doctors prescribing it to all these people?

Kickbacks…

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Date: 14/05/2026 15:28:16
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2390982
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

furious said:


Divine Angel said:

Another Mel Gibson gem.

https://www.healthday.com/health-news/cancer/ivermectin-prescriptions-doubled-after-mel-gibson-cancer-cure-claim

The real question is, why are doctors prescribing it to all these people?

Kickbacks…

Free ivermectin for Mel?

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Date: 14/05/2026 15:30:17
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2390983
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Tau.Neutrino said:


furious said:

Divine Angel said:

Another Mel Gibson gem.

https://www.healthday.com/health-news/cancer/ivermectin-prescriptions-doubled-after-mel-gibson-cancer-cure-claim

The real question is, why are doctors prescribing it to all these people?

Kickbacks…

Free ivermectin for Mel?

Keeps the headlice away.

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Date: 14/05/2026 15:32:16
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2390984
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Spiny Norman said:

Divine Angel said:

The old way of teaching maths vs the new way.

The person seems to have lost a zero in the new way. I’ve showed students the old way ie how I learned it, and some find it easier than the new way.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1694747454893595

There’s another odd way of doing it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gngvWShRgX4


I’ve seen that too! Can’t remember where though, but it IRL, not a video.

Mini Me has also learned a lattice approach.

https://youtube.com/shorts/BH49m5JAEWY

I don’t see any advantage in the “new” way.

Quite like the Japanese way though.

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Date: 14/05/2026 15:33:17
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2390985
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


Ive always used apropos to mean “with respect to”.

I’ve been hearing it used to mean “appropriate”, “fitting”.

Still, that’s language for you.

But is it an apropos use of the language?

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Date: 14/05/2026 15:33:17
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2390986
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


Ive always used apropos to mean “with respect to”.

I’ve been hearing it used to mean “appropriate”, “fitting”.

Still, that’s language for you.

But is it an apropos use of the language?

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Date: 14/05/2026 15:35:00
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2390987
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


dv said:

Ive always used apropos to mean “with respect to”.

I’ve been hearing it used to mean “appropriate”, “fitting”.

Still, that’s language for you.

But is it an apropos use of the language?

with respect to Rev I believe it is fitting.

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Date: 14/05/2026 15:36:57
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2390988
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Bubblecar said:

Power’s back on. Hopefully this is the last of the outages, it’s getting a bit much.

In the golden era, before electricity to the home, people would read the bible by lamp light and go to bed early.

And if they were married Catholics have a lot of sex.

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Date: 14/05/2026 15:42:28
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2390989
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Tau.Neutrino said:

furious said:

Kickbacks…

Free ivermectin for Mel?

Keeps the headlice away.

Here’s Mel when he had headlice.

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Date: 14/05/2026 15:45:32
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2390991
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Gee Skippy, Coles misled people.

Makes Skippy noises.

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Date: 14/05/2026 15:55:39
From: Michael V
ID: 2390995
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


It’s been a miserable day of rain on and off.

First rain of the day just then. Heavy, too for a few minutes. Mrs V is on her beach walk. She is likely to be quite wet.

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Date: 14/05/2026 16:21:48
From: Neophyte
ID: 2390999
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


One movie I’ve not seen since I was a kid is Murder By Death. I wonder if it still holds up.

https://archive.org/details/MurderByDeath

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Date: 14/05/2026 16:22:53
From: buffy
ID: 2391000
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Another Mel Gibson gem.

https://www.healthday.com/health-news/cancer/ivermectin-prescriptions-doubled-after-mel-gibson-cancer-cure-claim

The real question is, why are doctors prescribing it to all these people?

Telehealth requests fulfilled?

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Date: 14/05/2026 16:26:23
From: buffy
ID: 2391001
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Peak Warming Man said:

It’s been a miserable day of rain on and off.

First rain of the day just then. Heavy, too for a few minutes. Mrs V is on her beach walk. She is likely to be quite wet.

We are forecast some rain Saturday. 5-15mm possiby.

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Date: 14/05/2026 17:34:51
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2391024
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I just ordered one of these from Amazon which I thought quite cheap.
But after filling in the order form and getting entangled in the Amazon web and filling in all my personal details and banking details I find there’s a $24 shipping fee.
So, I didn’t want to waste all that work so I bought it.

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Date: 14/05/2026 17:40:26
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391027
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


I just ordered one of these from Amazon which I thought quite cheap.
But after filling in the order form and getting entangled in the Amazon web and filling in all my personal details and banking details I find there’s a $24 shipping fee.
So, I didn’t want to waste all that work so I bought it.

Is that for stealing fuel from other people’s vehicles?

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Date: 14/05/2026 17:43:29
From: buffy
ID: 2391028
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Peak Warming Man said:

I just ordered one of these from Amazon which I thought quite cheap.
But after filling in the order form and getting entangled in the Amazon web and filling in all my personal details and banking details I find there’s a $24 shipping fee.
So, I didn’t want to waste all that work so I bought it.

Is that for stealing fuel from other people’s vehicles?

Nah, you do that with a bit of garden hose and the confidence to suck with your mouth to get the siphon going.

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Date: 14/05/2026 17:49:45
From: Michael V
ID: 2391031
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Michael V said:

Peak Warming Man said:

It’s been a miserable day of rain on and off.

First rain of the day just then. Heavy, too for a few minutes. Mrs V is on her beach walk. She is likely to be quite wet.

We are forecast some rain Saturday. 5-15mm possibly.

Good-oh.

Mrs V got damp, but was mostly dry when she returned.

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Date: 14/05/2026 17:50:27
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2391032
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Peak Warming Man said:

I just ordered one of these from Amazon which I thought quite cheap.
But after filling in the order form and getting entangled in the Amazon web and filling in all my personal details and banking details I find there’s a $24 shipping fee.
So, I didn’t want to waste all that work so I bought it.

Is that for stealing fuel from other people’s vehicles?

Lifting up 20l drums of diesel to fill the Triton at the redoubt is a younger mans job.

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Date: 14/05/2026 17:50:40
From: captain_spalding
ID: 2391033
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


I just ordered one of these from Amazon which I thought quite cheap.
But after filling in the order form and getting entangled in the Amazon web and filling in all my personal details and banking details I find there’s a $24 shipping fee.
So, I didn’t want to waste all that work so I bought it.

I can’t use Amazon.

I’ve tried a couple of times to ‘join’, but they always insist that i must provide ‘credit card statements’ so as to verify that i am the legitimate user of the card for which i’ve provided details.

I’ve tried to explain to them that my bank does not issue such statements for the use of the debit card that i’ve nominated, and i’ve asked them if i could provide other evidence, but they will accept nothing other than ‘credit card statements’.

Thus, i cannot contribute to Mr. Bezo’s money bin.

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Date: 14/05/2026 17:51:33
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391034
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

captain_spalding said:


Peak Warming Man said:

I just ordered one of these from Amazon which I thought quite cheap.
But after filling in the order form and getting entangled in the Amazon web and filling in all my personal details and banking details I find there’s a $24 shipping fee.
So, I didn’t want to waste all that work so I bought it.

I can’t use Amazon.

I’ve tried a couple of times to ‘join’, but they always insist that i must provide ‘credit card statements’ so as to verify that i am the legitimate user of the card for which i’ve provided details.

I’ve tried to explain to them that my bank does not issue such statements for the use of the debit card that i’ve nominated, and i’ve asked them if i could provide other evidence, but they will accept nothing other than ‘credit card statements’.

Thus, i cannot contribute to Mr. Bezo’s money bin.


That’s so weird.

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Date: 14/05/2026 17:54:58
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2391035
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

captain_spalding said:


Peak Warming Man said:

I just ordered one of these from Amazon which I thought quite cheap.
But after filling in the order form and getting entangled in the Amazon web and filling in all my personal details and banking details I find there’s a $24 shipping fee.
So, I didn’t want to waste all that work so I bought it.

I can’t use Amazon.

I’ve tried a couple of times to ‘join’, but they always insist that i must provide ‘credit card statements’ so as to verify that i am the legitimate user of the card for which i’ve provided details.

I’ve tried to explain to them that my bank does not issue such statements for the use of the debit card that i’ve nominated, and i’ve asked them if i could provide other evidence, but they will accept nothing other than ‘credit card statements’.

Thus, i cannot contribute to Mr. Bezo’s money bin.


They didn’t ask me to provide that, it was painless.
But there are plenty of alternatives to Amazon anyway.

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Date: 14/05/2026 17:56:34
From: buffy
ID: 2391039
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Bubblecar said:

Peak Warming Man said:

I just ordered one of these from Amazon which I thought quite cheap.
But after filling in the order form and getting entangled in the Amazon web and filling in all my personal details and banking details I find there’s a $24 shipping fee.
So, I didn’t want to waste all that work so I bought it.

Is that for stealing fuel from other people’s vehicles?

Lifting up 20l drums of diesel to fill the Triton at the redoubt is a younger mans job.

We had to stop using the 20l jerry cans because I was having difficulty lifting them onto the back of the ute when they were full. I recommend 2×10l cans.

:)

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Date: 14/05/2026 17:57:07
From: furious
ID: 2391041
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


captain_spalding said:

Peak Warming Man said:

I just ordered one of these from Amazon which I thought quite cheap.
But after filling in the order form and getting entangled in the Amazon web and filling in all my personal details and banking details I find there’s a $24 shipping fee.
So, I didn’t want to waste all that work so I bought it.

I can’t use Amazon.

I’ve tried a couple of times to ‘join’, but they always insist that i must provide ‘credit card statements’ so as to verify that i am the legitimate user of the card for which i’ve provided details.

I’ve tried to explain to them that my bank does not issue such statements for the use of the debit card that i’ve nominated, and i’ve asked them if i could provide other evidence, but they will accept nothing other than ‘credit card statements’.

Thus, i cannot contribute to Mr. Bezo’s money bin.


That’s so weird.

The captain is on a list…

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Date: 14/05/2026 17:57:37
From: captain_spalding
ID: 2391042
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:

They didn’t ask me to provide that, it was painless.
But there are plenty of alternatives to Amazon anyway.

Yes.

I’ve got this far without Amazon. I see no reason why i can’t progress further without it.

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Date: 14/05/2026 18:05:11
From: ms spock
ID: 2391043
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Coles found guilty of deliberately misleading customers about discounts.

Good news!

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Date: 14/05/2026 18:10:50
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391044
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Michael V said:

Coles found guilty of deliberately misleading customers about discounts.

Good news!

Yes but a bit surprising. I got the impression the judge was leaning the other way on this.

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Date: 14/05/2026 18:13:22
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2391045
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


I just ordered one of these from Amazon which I thought quite cheap.
But after filling in the order form and getting entangled in the Amazon web and filling in all my personal details and banking details I find there’s a $24 shipping fee.
So, I didn’t want to waste all that work so I bought it.

I didn’t know you could pump in electric battery power.

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Date: 14/05/2026 18:14:36
From: captain_spalding
ID: 2391047
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Michael V said:

Coles found guilty of deliberately misleading customers about discounts.

Good news!

In the 1980s, i was acquainted with a bloke who was a very senior executive with Coles.

He’d joined the company after he got out of the Army at the end of WW2, and worked his way up from the bottom.

He was preparing for retirement, and was glad of it, saying that the firm had changed, it was very definitely not the outfit he’d joined all those years ago, he didn’t ‘believe’ in it any more, and he didn’t like the look of its future.

He died in 2012. I wonder what he thought of it by then?

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Date: 14/05/2026 18:16:11
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2391048
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Peak Warming Man said:

I just ordered one of these from Amazon which I thought quite cheap.
But after filling in the order form and getting entangled in the Amazon web and filling in all my personal details and banking details I find there’s a $24 shipping fee.
So, I didn’t want to waste all that work so I bought it.

I didn’t know you could pump in electric battery power.

Liquified electrons.

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Date: 14/05/2026 18:18:02
From: ms spock
ID: 2391050
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

furious said:


Divine Angel said:

Came across this blog yesterday. Someone’s compared prices in Aldi, Woolies, Coles and Amazon for staples and made a blog about which is cheaper. Obviously you can’t get fresh things from Amazon, but unit price from Amazon vs supermarkets can be quite a bit cheaper for things like generic paracetamol and brand-name razors.

Yeah, but, Amazon is Premier league evil, the others are only in Division one. That’s why I go to the house of potato, they’re still in the amateurs…

What is the house of the potato?

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Date: 14/05/2026 18:20:34
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2391051
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:

furious said:


Divine Angel said:

Came across this blog yesterday. Someone’s compared prices in Aldi, Woolies, Coles and Amazon for staples and made a blog about which is cheaper. Obviously you can’t get fresh things from Amazon, but unit price from Amazon vs supermarkets can be quite a bit cheaper for things like generic paracetamol and brand-name razors.

Yeah, but, Amazon is Premier league evil, the others are only in Division one. That’s why I go to the house of potato, they’re still in the amateurs…

What is the house of the potato?

WAlien grocery store.

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Date: 14/05/2026 18:24:38
From: ms spock
ID: 2391052
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


ms spock said:

Michael V said:

Coles found guilty of deliberately misleading customers about discounts.

Good news!

Yes but a bit surprising. I got the impression the judge was leaning the other way on this.

Really? That’s interesting. I wasn’t following it as closely as you. Sometimes the judge goes through a whole lot of precedent or arguments and then at the end says it is not relevant or discards it. Which is confusing when reading cases or following court cases in news.

I did a year of Law School. It drove me a bit batty.

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Date: 14/05/2026 18:36:31
From: ms spock
ID: 2391055
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

captain_spalding said:


ms spock said:

Michael V said:

Coles found guilty of deliberately misleading customers about discounts.

Good news!

In the 1980s, i was acquainted with a bloke who was a very senior executive with Coles.

He’d joined the company after he got out of the Army at the end of WW2, and worked his way up from the bottom.

He was preparing for retirement, and was glad of it, saying that the firm had changed, it was very definitely not the outfit he’d joined all those years ago, he didn’t ‘believe’ in it any more, and he didn’t like the look of its future.

He died in 2012. I wonder what he thought of it by then?

How did he experience it before he left? Did he feel it wasn’t ethical and fair anymore?

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Date: 14/05/2026 18:37:49
From: ms spock
ID: 2391056
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


ms spock said:

furious said:

Yeah, but, Amazon is Premier league evil, the others are only in Division one. That’s why I go to the house of potato, they’re still in the amateurs…

What is the house of the potato?

WAlien grocery store.

Ah

Ta

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Date: 14/05/2026 18:47:11
From: ms spock
ID: 2391058
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Divine Angel said:

Another Mel Gibson gem.

https://www.healthday.com/health-news/cancer/ivermectin-prescriptions-doubled-after-mel-gibson-cancer-cure-claim

The real question is, why are doctors prescribing it to all these people?

Telehealth requests fulfilled?

But isn’t ivermectin for horse 🐴🐎🐴 worming 🐛🪱🐛?

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Date: 14/05/2026 18:50:26
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2391060
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


buffy said:

Divine Angel said:

Another Mel Gibson gem.

https://www.healthday.com/health-news/cancer/ivermectin-prescriptions-doubled-after-mel-gibson-cancer-cure-claim

The real question is, why are doctors prescribing it to all these people?

Telehealth requests fulfilled?

But isn’t ivermectin for horse 🐴🐎🐴 worming 🐛🪱🐛?

Sure is.

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Date: 14/05/2026 18:53:16
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391061
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Bubblecar said:

ms spock said:

Good news!

Yes but a bit surprising. I got the impression the judge was leaning the other way on this.

Really? That’s interesting. I wasn’t following it as closely as you. Sometimes the judge goes through a whole lot of precedent or arguments and then at the end says it is not relevant or discards it. Which is confusing when reading cases or following court cases in news.

I did a year of Law School. It drove me a bit batty.

It was reports like this that gave me that impression. But the judge was smarter than I had reckoned.

ACCC ‘Down Down’ arguments questioned by judge in bombshell court case against Coles

>Justice O’Bryan then appeared to criticise the consumer watchdog for relying on key points it had failed to properly establish during the case.

“Neither of those representations are pleaded by the commission,” he said.

“If they are the two primary representations communicated by the ticket …

“Doesn’t the commission’s case have to fail?”

“No, your honour,” Mr Rich responded.

“I’m just warming up.”

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Date: 14/05/2026 18:58:19
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391063
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Time for a Time Team before the bicycles, then a couple hours sleep before the live broadcast of Eurovision Semi Final 2, featuring Australia’s own Delta.

My eyes will be turning rectangular before much longer.

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Date: 14/05/2026 19:01:48
From: kii
ID: 2391064
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:

furious said:


Divine Angel said:

Came across this blog yesterday. Someone’s compared prices in Aldi, Woolies, Coles and Amazon for staples and made a blog about which is cheaper. Obviously you can’t get fresh things from Amazon, but unit price from Amazon vs supermarkets can be quite a bit cheaper for things like generic paracetamol and brand-name razors.

Yeah, but, Amazon is Premier league evil, the others are only in Division one. That’s why I go to the house of potato, they’re still in the amateurs…

What is the house of the potato?

Spud Shed. Interesting history there.

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Date: 14/05/2026 19:02:32
From: poikilotherm
ID: 2391065
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


captain_spalding said:

ms spock said:

Good news!

In the 1980s, i was acquainted with a bloke who was a very senior executive with Coles.

He’d joined the company after he got out of the Army at the end of WW2, and worked his way up from the bottom.

He was preparing for retirement, and was glad of it, saying that the firm had changed, it was very definitely not the outfit he’d joined all those years ago, he didn’t ‘believe’ in it any more, and he didn’t like the look of its future.

He died in 2012. I wonder what he thought of it by then?

How did he experience it before he left? Did he feel it wasn’t ethical and fair anymore?

Yea, fuck, imagine something changing over time, the horror.

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Date: 14/05/2026 19:02:44
From: poikilotherm
ID: 2391066
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


buffy said:

Divine Angel said:

Another Mel Gibson gem.

https://www.healthday.com/health-news/cancer/ivermectin-prescriptions-doubled-after-mel-gibson-cancer-cure-claim

The real question is, why are doctors prescribing it to all these people?

Telehealth requests fulfilled?

But isn’t ivermectin for horse 🐴🐎🐴 worming 🐛🪱🐛?

and humans

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Date: 14/05/2026 19:09:21
From: kii
ID: 2391067
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


ms spock said:

furious said:

Yeah, but, Amazon is Premier league evil, the others are only in Division one. That’s why I go to the house of potato, they’re still in the amateurs…

What is the house of the potato?

Spud Shed. Interesting history there.

Spudshed…not Spud Shed

About Us – Spudshed Your Local Fresh Food Market https://share.google/0ROSu8WzXspfsdsLA

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Date: 14/05/2026 19:28:07
From: party_pants
ID: 2391069
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


ms spock said:

furious said:

Yeah, but, Amazon is Premier league evil, the others are only in Division one. That’s why I go to the house of potato, they’re still in the amateurs…

What is the house of the potato?

WAlien grocery store.

Spudshed

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Date: 14/05/2026 19:33:18
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2391072
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

poikilotherm said:

ms spock said:

buffy said:

Telehealth requests fulfilled?

But isn’t ivermectin for horse 🐴🐎🐴 worming 🐛🪱🐛?

and humans

maybe they had AIDS and Hymenolepis nana cancer

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Date: 14/05/2026 19:33:31
From: Kingy
ID: 2391073
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


ms spock said:

furious said:

Yeah, but, Amazon is Premier league evil, the others are only in Division one. That’s why I go to the house of potato, they’re still in the amateurs…

What is the house of the potato?

Spud Shed. Interesting history there.

Yep, Mr Spud is a selfish arsehole.

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Date: 14/05/2026 19:35:23
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2391074
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:

ms spock said:

Michael V said:

Coles found guilty of deliberately misleading customers about discounts.

Good news!

Yes but a bit surprising. I got the impression the judge was leaning the other way on this.

also but what was their reasoning

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Date: 14/05/2026 19:36:28
From: Kingy
ID: 2391075
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Anyway, usually at this time of an evening, I log in to say I just got home from work.

Today, I spent all day doing quotes, bills, invoices, emails etc and never even got out the door to turn over a sod of dirt.

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Date: 14/05/2026 19:37:40
From: ms spock
ID: 2391076
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


ms spock said:

Bubblecar said:

Yes but a bit surprising. I got the impression the judge was leaning the other way on this.

Really? That’s interesting. I wasn’t following it as closely as you. Sometimes the judge goes through a whole lot of precedent or arguments and then at the end says it is not relevant or discards it. Which is confusing when reading cases or following court cases in news.

I did a year of Law School. It drove me a bit batty.

It was reports like this that gave me that impression. But the judge was smarter than I had reckoned.

ACCC ‘Down Down’ arguments questioned by judge in bombshell court case against Coles

>Justice O’Bryan then appeared to criticise the consumer watchdog for relying on key points it had failed to properly establish during the case.

“Neither of those representations are pleaded by the commission,” he said.

“If they are the two primary representations communicated by the ticket …

“Doesn’t the commission’s case have to fail?”

“No, your honour,” Mr Rich responded.

“I’m just warming up.”

And this…

Justice O’Bryan also suggested Coles discount pricing “may well be a good deal” when taking other factors into account.

“With all the evidence about the cost increases and the negotiations and the supply of funding and all the rest, it’s a hard case for the commission to put that it’s not a good deal,” he said.

Mr Rich acknowledged he had to persuade the court that the “Down Down” promotions in Coles stores were the reason consumers believed they were getting “a genuine discount”.

It is tricky to know what is really going on.

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Date: 14/05/2026 19:38:22
From: party_pants
ID: 2391077
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Anyway, usually at this time of an evening, I log in to say I just got home from work.

Today, I spent all day doing quotes, bills, invoices, emails etc and never even got out the door to turn over a sod of dirt.

Doing invoices is important, otherwise you won ‘t get paid.

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Date: 14/05/2026 19:38:49
From: ms spock
ID: 2391078
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


ms spock said:

furious said:

Yeah, but, Amazon is Premier league evil, the others are only in Division one. That’s why I go to the house of potato, they’re still in the amateurs…

What is the house of the potato?

Spud Shed. Interesting history there.

I have never heard of it before. Ta

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Date: 14/05/2026 19:40:12
From: party_pants
ID: 2391079
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


kii said:

ms spock said:

What is the house of the potato?

Spud Shed. Interesting history there.

I have never heard of it before. Ta

I normally refer to it as the local Potato Emporium.

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Date: 14/05/2026 19:45:11
From: ms spock
ID: 2391080
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


kii said:

ms spock said:

What is the house of the potato?

Spud Shed. Interesting history there.

Spudshed…not Spud Shed

About Us – Spudshed Your Local Fresh Food Market https://share.google/0ROSu8WzXspfsdsLA

That’s interesting and inspiring. They look like real characters. Thanks

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Date: 14/05/2026 19:46:36
From: kii
ID: 2391081
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


kii said:

ms spock said:

What is the house of the potato?

Spud Shed. Interesting history there.

Yep, Mr Spud is a selfish arsehole.

Why?

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Date: 14/05/2026 19:46:36
From: ms spock
ID: 2391082
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


Witty Rejoinder said:

ms spock said:

What is the house of the potato?

WAlien grocery store.

Spudshed

They’ve got their own app as well. Ta

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Date: 14/05/2026 19:47:12
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2391083
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Bubblecar said:

ms spock said:

Really? That’s interesting. I wasn’t following it as closely as you. Sometimes the judge goes through a whole lot of precedent or arguments and then at the end says it is not relevant or discards it. Which is confusing when reading cases or following court cases in news.

I did a year of Law School. It drove me a bit batty.

It was reports like this that gave me that impression. But the judge was smarter than I had reckoned.

ACCC ‘Down Down’ arguments questioned by judge in bombshell court case against Coles

>Justice O’Bryan then appeared to criticise the consumer watchdog for relying on key points it had failed to properly establish during the case.

“Neither of those representations are pleaded by the commission,” he said.

“If they are the two primary representations communicated by the ticket …

“Doesn’t the commission’s case have to fail?”

“No, your honour,” Mr Rich responded.

“I’m just warming up.”

And this…

Justice O’Bryan also suggested Coles discount pricing “may well be a good deal” when taking other factors into account.

“With all the evidence about the cost increases and the negotiations and the supply of funding and all the rest, it’s a hard case for the commission to put that it’s not a good deal,” he said.

Mr Rich acknowledged he had to persuade the court that the “Down Down” promotions in Coles stores were the reason consumers believed they were getting “a genuine discount”.

It is tricky to know what is really going on.

Maybe something like this?

The down down price never goes below the previous lower price.

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Date: 14/05/2026 19:48:20
From: ms spock
ID: 2391084
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Anyway, usually at this time of an evening, I log in to say I just got home from work.

Today, I spent all day doing quotes, bills, invoices, emails etc and never even got out the door to turn over a sod of dirt.

Greetings Kingy…

Sorry about your lack of even a sod of dirt.

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Date: 14/05/2026 19:49:29
From: ms spock
ID: 2391085
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


ms spock said:

kii said:

Spud Shed. Interesting history there.

I have never heard of it before. Ta

I normally refer to it as the local Potato Emporium.

House of the potato or the Potato Emporium. It has a few nick names.

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Date: 14/05/2026 19:50:09
From: party_pants
ID: 2391086
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Kingy said:

kii said:

Spud Shed. Interesting history there.

Yep, Mr Spud is a selfish arsehole.

Why?

He and his family have a reputation for ripping people off if they can get away with it. Also pushing the law to its limits, even overstepping slightly to gain an advantage. But this has mostly worked to get the laws changed, and he is the one in the best position to take advantage.

Long story with regards to regulation and trading hours and so on.

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Date: 14/05/2026 19:55:18
From: kii
ID: 2391088
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


kii said:

Kingy said:

Yep, Mr Spud is a selfish arsehole.

Why?

He and his family have a reputation for ripping people off if they can get away with it. Also pushing the law to its limits, even overstepping slightly to gain an advantage. But this has mostly worked to get the laws changed, and he is the one in the best position to take advantage.

Long story with regards to regulation and trading hours and so on.

Ah, good to know.

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Date: 14/05/2026 20:01:07
From: party_pants
ID: 2391089
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


party_pants said:

kii said:

Why?

He and his family have a reputation for ripping people off if they can get away with it. Also pushing the law to its limits, even overstepping slightly to gain an advantage. But this has mostly worked to get the laws changed, and he is the one in the best position to take advantage.

Long story with regards to regulation and trading hours and so on.

Ah, good to know.

He is no saint, but I still shop at his stores anyway. Mostly because they are a bit cheaper than Coles/Woolies. Also have a lot of local brands that the big national chains don’t carry, as well as their own home brand stuff which is reasonably good quality. Plus, it is close by and on my way home from work, so it is where I naturally go to pick up a few things here and there as I need them.

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Date: 14/05/2026 20:01:59
From: ms spock
ID: 2391090
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ms spock said:

It’s pouring rain, frogs, and koalas here.

One doctor’s appointment that I turned up for 24 hours early yesterday.

Then Insurance Company paper work. This just needs to end. 7 months in a caravan is annoying.

Some good news the General Insurance Code Governance Compliance Committee has taken on the case.

So hopefully the Insurance Company will have it on record that they sent out a guy who doctored a photo to make it look like no fence was there, and then when appealed and overturned. He was sent out to “assess” another job.

If you have done fraud you shouldn’t be assessing other tradies work. He had the gall to suggest that we finish that job despite that work being on the scope of works.

Probably won’t get justice but at least it’s on record.

My silver lining is hopefully it helps others.

This weather is crazy. Clear skies and sunshine one minute, the next it’s pouring rain. What is this, Melbourne?

That does sound like a lot of red tape and faffing around, Spocky. But, like you say, if it helps others it’s worth it.

It is such Melbourne weather! It was sunny ☀️😎☀️ at the beginning of a mobile conversation and torrential rain at the end of it. I have to run from the caravan to the house!

Hopefully it will make a difference for other folks. I hope it helps others. Focussing on that as the silver lining.

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Date: 14/05/2026 20:05:42
From: ms spock
ID: 2391091
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Divine Angel said:

dv said:

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18EmNkSRyn/

Say something normal

Hmm, I do feel under-babied

I am under-babied by choice.

:)

+1

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Date: 14/05/2026 20:09:00
From: kii
ID: 2391092
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


kii said:

party_pants said:

He and his family have a reputation for ripping people off if they can get away with it. Also pushing the law to its limits, even overstepping slightly to gain an advantage. But this has mostly worked to get the laws changed, and he is the one in the best position to take advantage.

Long story with regards to regulation and trading hours and so on.

Ah, good to know.

He is no saint, but I still shop at his stores anyway. Mostly because they are a bit cheaper than Coles/Woolies. Also have a lot of local brands that the big national chains don’t carry, as well as their own home brand stuff which is reasonably good quality. Plus, it is close by and on my way home from work, so it is where I naturally go to pick up a few things here and there as I need them.

Sicilian Mafia?

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Date: 14/05/2026 20:09:03
From: ms spock
ID: 2391093
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Neophyte said:

kii said:

I’m obsessed with my new blanket.

Change your handle to Linus….?

Not quite at that stage, yet. My thumb sucking was a childhood “problem” that they tried to shame me out of.

That’s a terrible thing to do for a child.

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Date: 14/05/2026 20:11:16
From: ms spock
ID: 2391094
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


I think there’s something wrong with me. Had a micro nap earlier and it featured a short dream. A person was standing next to me and they explained how I can get an “instant blanket”. They pressed a button on a control panel and my new blankie appeared in front of me.

Send help…please.

My new blankie is exactly this. It reminds me of moss.


Looks snuggly. Is it soft to the touch?

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Date: 14/05/2026 20:14:30
From: party_pants
ID: 2391095
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


party_pants said:

kii said:

Ah, good to know.

He is no saint, but I still shop at his stores anyway. Mostly because they are a bit cheaper than Coles/Woolies. Also have a lot of local brands that the big national chains don’t carry, as well as their own home brand stuff which is reasonably good quality. Plus, it is close by and on my way home from work, so it is where I naturally go to pick up a few things here and there as I need them.

Sicilian Mafia?

Not sure we can go as far as that. But I have heard from Italians and Croats (who dominate the fruit and vegetables / market garden industry in WA) that he and his family are “typical Italians”

Make of that what you will :)

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Date: 14/05/2026 20:22:13
From: Kingy
ID: 2391100
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Kingy said:

kii said:

Spud Shed. Interesting history there.

Yep, Mr Spud is a selfish arsehole.

Why?

In the past, potato farming in WA was a boom bust cycle. You either got potato’s cheap coz every second farmer grew them, which meant that the next year, the farmers didn’t grow them because they were so cheap, and the next year they were expensive because there was not enough of them, so the following year, every second farmer planted potato’s. etc

To fix this problem, the WA Govt set up the Potato Marketing Board. It set the amount of potato’s that any farmer was allowed to grow, and they had to sell them to the board, which then on-sold them to the markets. Everything was going well, the farmers got paid a fair price for good quality spuds, the consumers paid a fair price for good quality spuds. Everything was going along fine.

Then along comes mr spud. He has a large amount of reticulated land and money, and can grow a shitload of spuds, and return the spud economy back to the boom bust cycle, but he is not allowed to by the PMB because of the reasons that I mention earlier.

He cracks the shits, and grows megatons anyway and dumps them for free at the doors of parliament house crying that he only wants to supply cheap food for the masses and the big bad government won’t let him. He gets enough support that the PMB is dissolved, most spud farmers are forced out of business, many families go broke, and monopolies(mr spud) take over, selling dodgy mass produced spuds for higher prices than before.

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Date: 14/05/2026 20:27:47
From: ms spock
ID: 2391103
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


kii said:

Kingy said:

Yep, Mr Spud is a selfish arsehole.

Why?

In the past, potato farming in WA was a boom bust cycle. You either got potato’s cheap coz every second farmer grew them, which meant that the next year, the farmers didn’t grow them because they were so cheap, and the next year they were expensive because there was not enough of them, so the following year, every second farmer planted potato’s. etc

To fix this problem, the WA Govt set up the Potato Marketing Board. It set the amount of potato’s that any farmer was allowed to grow, and they had to sell them to the board, which then on-sold them to the markets. Everything was going well, the farmers got paid a fair price for good quality spuds, the consumers paid a fair price for good quality spuds. Everything was going along fine.

Then along comes mr spud. He has a large amount of reticulated land and money, and can grow a shitload of spuds, and return the spud economy back to the boom bust cycle, but he is not allowed to by the PMB because of the reasons that I mention earlier.

He cracks the shits, and grows megatons anyway and dumps them for free at the doors of parliament house crying that he only wants to supply cheap food for the masses and the big bad government won’t let him. He gets enough support that the PMB is dissolved, most spud farmers are forced out of business, many families go broke, and monopolies(mr spud) take over, selling dodgy mass produced spuds for higher prices than before.

:(

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Date: 14/05/2026 20:44:11
From: kii
ID: 2391109
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


kii said:

Kingy said:

Yep, Mr Spud is a selfish arsehole.

Why?

In the past, potato farming in WA was a boom bust cycle. You either got potato’s cheap coz every second farmer grew them, which meant that the next year, the farmers didn’t grow them because they were so cheap, and the next year they were expensive because there was not enough of them, so the following year, every second farmer planted potato’s. etc

To fix this problem, the WA Govt set up the Potato Marketing Board. It set the amount of potato’s that any farmer was allowed to grow, and they had to sell them to the board, which then on-sold them to the markets. Everything was going well, the farmers got paid a fair price for good quality spuds, the consumers paid a fair price for good quality spuds. Everything was going along fine.

Then along comes mr spud. He has a large amount of reticulated land and money, and can grow a shitload of spuds, and return the spud economy back to the boom bust cycle, but he is not allowed to by the PMB because of the reasons that I mention earlier.

He cracks the shits, and grows megatons anyway and dumps them for free at the doors of parliament house crying that he only wants to supply cheap food for the masses and the big bad government won’t let him. He gets enough support that the PMB is dissolved, most spud farmers are forced out of business, many families go broke, and monopolies(mr spud) take over, selling dodgy mass produced spuds for higher prices than before.

Wowsers. That is bad. Thanks for the background.

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Date: 14/05/2026 20:51:53
From: ruby
ID: 2391111
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Kingy said:

kii said:

Why?

In the past, potato farming in WA was a boom bust cycle. You either got potato’s cheap coz every second farmer grew them, which meant that the next year, the farmers didn’t grow them because they were so cheap, and the next year they were expensive because there was not enough of them, so the following year, every second farmer planted potato’s. etc

To fix this problem, the WA Govt set up the Potato Marketing Board. It set the amount of potato’s that any farmer was allowed to grow, and they had to sell them to the board, which then on-sold them to the markets. Everything was going well, the farmers got paid a fair price for good quality spuds, the consumers paid a fair price for good quality spuds. Everything was going along fine.

Then along comes mr spud. He has a large amount of reticulated land and money, and can grow a shitload of spuds, and return the spud economy back to the boom bust cycle, but he is not allowed to by the PMB because of the reasons that I mention earlier.

He cracks the shits, and grows megatons anyway and dumps them for free at the doors of parliament house crying that he only wants to supply cheap food for the masses and the big bad government won’t let him. He gets enough support that the PMB is dissolved, most spud farmers are forced out of business, many families go broke, and monopolies(mr spud) take over, selling dodgy mass produced spuds for higher prices than before.

Wowsers. That is bad. Thanks for the background.

Awful.
Time to form a spud growing commune and take him on

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Date: 14/05/2026 20:56:11
From: party_pants
ID: 2391113
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby said:


kii said:

Kingy said:

In the past, potato farming in WA was a boom bust cycle. You either got potato’s cheap coz every second farmer grew them, which meant that the next year, the farmers didn’t grow them because they were so cheap, and the next year they were expensive because there was not enough of them, so the following year, every second farmer planted potato’s. etc

To fix this problem, the WA Govt set up the Potato Marketing Board. It set the amount of potato’s that any farmer was allowed to grow, and they had to sell them to the board, which then on-sold them to the markets. Everything was going well, the farmers got paid a fair price for good quality spuds, the consumers paid a fair price for good quality spuds. Everything was going along fine.

Then along comes mr spud. He has a large amount of reticulated land and money, and can grow a shitload of spuds, and return the spud economy back to the boom bust cycle, but he is not allowed to by the PMB because of the reasons that I mention earlier.

He cracks the shits, and grows megatons anyway and dumps them for free at the doors of parliament house crying that he only wants to supply cheap food for the masses and the big bad government won’t let him. He gets enough support that the PMB is dissolved, most spud farmers are forced out of business, many families go broke, and monopolies(mr spud) take over, selling dodgy mass produced spuds for higher prices than before.

Wowsers. That is bad. Thanks for the background.

Awful.
Time to form a spud growing commune and take him on

this has been 20 or so years in the making.

Like I said, he is no saint, but neither are Coles or Woolies or Aldi.

Saints don’t succeed in the groceries business.

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Date: 14/05/2026 21:08:13
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2391114
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

“Two people are feared dead and another is fighting for life after a bus crash on a major highway in Queensland.
Emergency services were called to the Bruce Highway near Rangemore Road at Gumlu, about 135 kilometres south of Townsville, before 4pm today after reports the large coach had rolled.
Queensland Ambulance paramedics were assessing 30 people at the scene.”

Not good, seems to be a lot of bus crashes lately.

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Date: 14/05/2026 21:18:55
From: Kingy
ID: 2391115
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Ms Kingy has replaced the boombox stereo in the kitchen with an airfrier which rarely gets used. The stereo is now a paper holder in the corner.

So now we are listening to her phone on full loud with no bass as she cooks. It is still pretty cool music though.

Her choice of music is impeccable. Many people ask her to provide quiz questions about music for fundraisers etc.

She is still the undefeated Post Magazine “Mr Wisdoms Whopper” crossword Champion of Australia.

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Date: 14/05/2026 21:25:16
From: ms spock
ID: 2391116
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


I forgot Mini Me was doing a day at high school today. She got to do some chemistry (changing the colour flame on a Bunsen burner using different chemicals), a class in legal studies, and built a keyring holder in woodwork.

How did she like it?

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Date: 14/05/2026 21:26:14
From: Kingy
ID: 2391118
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Damn, that was a close game.

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Date: 14/05/2026 21:28:40
From: kii
ID: 2391120
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


kii said:

I think there’s something wrong with me. Had a micro nap earlier and it featured a short dream. A person was standing next to me and they explained how I can get an “instant blanket”. They pressed a button on a control panel and my new blankie appeared in front of me.

Send help…please.

My new blankie is exactly this. It reminds me of moss.


Looks snuggly. Is it soft to the touch?

It feels like The Sally Cat’s belly, she was mr kii’s best friend.

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Date: 14/05/2026 21:31:45
From: buffy
ID: 2391121
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Baby wombat on iNaturalist at Wilsons Prom, someone photographed in February.

Link to observation

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Date: 14/05/2026 21:45:03
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391123
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Baby wombat on iNaturalist at Wilsons Prom, someone photographed in February.

Link to observation

Cuties, ta.

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Date: 14/05/2026 21:47:14
From: Kingy
ID: 2391124
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Divine Angel said:

I forgot Mini Me was doing a day at high school today. She got to do some chemistry (changing the colour flame on a Bunsen burner using different chemicals), a class in legal studies, and built a keyring holder in woodwork.

How did she like it?

I remember when I was in Grade 7, and going into High School the next year.

We had a day trip to the High School, and one of the places that we visited was the Chem Lab. The guy up front mixed up a couple of chemicals in a bottle, it was clear until he shook it, then it turned purple.

Most of the kids were amazed and had no idea what was going on. However I grew up with 2 older brothers and 2 older sisters. They all brought home their school books and my bedroom was the library. I learned a lot of stuff before my time.

The chemical reaction was a simple process and I explained it to the prof. He was surprised that I understood it at 11 years old.

I just realised that this story sounds like a whole pile of bullshit or some AI garbage.

I don’t have a link for you to like and subscribe, sorry.

However, if you have children, and are looking for something for reading material, I recommend “Modern College Physics”

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Date: 14/05/2026 22:03:00
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2391127
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Baby wombat on iNaturalist at Wilsons Prom, someone photographed in February.

Link to observation

Hehe.

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Date: 14/05/2026 23:30:59
From: Woodie
ID: 2391144
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Better get this fire lit,.

In preparation for a long night and Eurovision.

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Date: 14/05/2026 23:33:16
From: party_pants
ID: 2391146
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


Better get this fire lit,.

In preparation for a long night and Eurovision.

I’m off to bed soon-ish. Need to do fasting blood sugar tests first thing tomorrow morning.

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Date: 15/05/2026 05:29:16
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391198
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Showery day with a top of 23, currently 15.

Unlikely to be called in today but you never know.

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Date: 15/05/2026 05:31:51
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391203
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Morning DA.

They seem to be whizzing through them this morning.

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Date: 15/05/2026 05:43:19
From: Michael V
ID: 2391211
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning everybody, including the excited Eurovisioners.

I get up and the forum’s deathly quiet. I go check then measure my starter’s rise, make c…o…f…f…e…e…, do the drying up, record my starter notes and check back in and just look at the place! It’s all Party! Party! Party!

:)

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Date: 15/05/2026 05:44:14
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391214
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Good morning everybody, including the excited Eurovisioners.

I get up and the forum’s deathly quiet. I go check then measure my starter’s rise, make c…o…f…f…e…e…, do the drying up, record my starter notes and check back in and just look at the place! It’s all Party! Party! Party!

:)

Morning Michael :)

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Date: 15/05/2026 05:45:47
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391215
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Good morning everybody, including the excited Eurovisioners.

I get up and the forum’s deathly quiet. I go check then measure my starter’s rise, make c…o…f…f…e…e…, do the drying up, record my starter notes and check back in and just look at the place! It’s all Party! Party! Party!

:)


I’m currently split screening on the iPad. Eurovision I’m the top corner, forum or Reddit or whatever.

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Date: 15/05/2026 06:36:36
From: ms spock
ID: 2391256
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Michael V said:

Good morning everybody, including the excited Eurovisioners.

I get up and the forum’s deathly quiet. I go check then measure my starter’s rise, make c…o…f…f…e…e…, do the drying up, record my starter notes and check back in and just look at the place! It’s all Party! Party! Party!

:)


I’m currently split screening on the iPad. Eurovision I’m the top corner, forum or Reddit or whatever.

Greetings Earthlings, Eurovisioners, Split Screeners and Lurkers!

💚🖖🏽💚🖖🏽💚😊💚😊💚🖖🏽💚🖖🏽💚

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Date: 15/05/2026 06:41:43
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391259
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Divine Angel said:

Michael V said:

Good morning everybody, including the excited Eurovisioners.

I get up and the forum’s deathly quiet. I go check then measure my starter’s rise, make c…o…f…f…e…e…, do the drying up, record my starter notes and check back in and just look at the place! It’s all Party! Party! Party!

:)


I’m currently split screening on the iPad. Eurovision I’m the top corner, forum or Reddit or whatever.

Greetings Earthlings, Eurovisioners, Split Screeners and Lurkers!

💚🖖🏽💚🖖🏽💚😊💚😊💚🖖🏽💚🖖🏽💚

Morning ms spock :)

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Date: 15/05/2026 06:45:09
From: transition
ID: 2391260
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

the rain has started, started early, a good sign, that the clouds are that keen

breakfast landed

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Date: 15/05/2026 06:47:08
From: ms spock
ID: 2391262
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


ms spock said:

Divine Angel said:

I’m currently split screening on the iPad. Eurovision I’m the top corner, forum or Reddit or whatever.

Greetings Earthlings, Eurovisioners, Split Screeners and Lurkers!

💚🖖🏽💚🖖🏽💚😊💚😊💚🖖🏽💚🖖🏽💚

Morning ms spock :)

Morning Mr Car :)

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Date: 15/05/2026 06:48:06
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391263
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

transition said:


the rain has started, started early, a good sign, that the clouds are that keen

breakfast landed

Morning transition. What’s for breakfast?

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Date: 15/05/2026 06:56:45
From: transition
ID: 2391269
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


transition said:

the rain has started, started early, a good sign, that the clouds are that keen

breakfast landed

Morning transition. What’s for breakfast?

i’ve spotted your cryptic interrogation technique in that, don’t think you can hide your real question in an apparently obvious inquiry, I I was trained by Agent 86.

i’ll give you a uncrackable cryptic hint, it rhymes with noodles, there you go, waste a lifetime trying to work that out

more to it it, why are you up so late or early unsupervised, have you got a note from your mum

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Date: 15/05/2026 06:59:15
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391270
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

transition said:


Bubblecar said:

transition said:

the rain has started, started early, a good sign, that the clouds are that keen

breakfast landed

Morning transition. What’s for breakfast?

i’ve spotted your cryptic interrogation technique in that, don’t think you can hide your real question in an apparently obvious inquiry, I I was trained by Agent 86.

i’ll give you a uncrackable cryptic hint, it rhymes with noodles, there you go, waste a lifetime trying to work that out

more to it it, why are you up so late or early unsupervised, have you got a note from your mum

Enjoy your strudels.

I’m up watching Eurovision live, of course.

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Date: 15/05/2026 07:04:13
From: ms spock
ID: 2391275
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Baby wombat on iNaturalist at Wilsons Prom, someone photographed in February.

Link to observation

Wow!

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Date: 15/05/2026 07:05:38
From: ms spock
ID: 2391276
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


ms spock said:

Divine Angel said:

I forgot Mini Me was doing a day at high school today. She got to do some chemistry (changing the colour flame on a Bunsen burner using different chemicals), a class in legal studies, and built a keyring holder in woodwork.

How did she like it?

I remember when I was in Grade 7, and going into High School the next year.

We had a day trip to the High School, and one of the places that we visited was the Chem Lab. The guy up front mixed up a couple of chemicals in a bottle, it was clear until he shook it, then it turned purple.

Most of the kids were amazed and had no idea what was going on. However I grew up with 2 older brothers and 2 older sisters. They all brought home their school books and my bedroom was the library. I learned a lot of stuff before my time.

The chemical reaction was a simple process and I explained it to the prof. He was surprised that I understood it at 11 years old.

I just realised that this story sounds like a whole pile of bullshit or some AI garbage.

I don’t have a link for you to like and subscribe, sorry.

However, if you have children, and are looking for something for reading material, I recommend “Modern College Physics”

,:)

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Date: 15/05/2026 07:07:29
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391278
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Yesterday’s visit was to the high school she’s already been accepted at. She liked it, although she’s been to the campus before for basketball and dance.

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Date: 15/05/2026 07:09:30
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391280
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Got my guesses wrong.
News quiz

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Date: 15/05/2026 07:12:00
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391286
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

An abysmal 4/10

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/abc-weekly-news-quiz-may-15/106678284

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Date: 15/05/2026 07:12:41
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391287
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Malta sneaks through, nice.

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Date: 15/05/2026 07:13:09
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391289
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cyprus, a good bouncy one.

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Date: 15/05/2026 07:13:34
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391290
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Cyprus, a good bouncy one.

You’re in the wrong thread!

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Date: 15/05/2026 07:15:02
From: buffy
ID: 2391294
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 10 degrees at the back door and overcast. The sun is not up yet due at 7.30am. We are forecast a partly cloudy 21 degrees today.

General pottering today. And I’ll wash the towels and sheets. Usually a weekend activity, but rain is forecast tomorrow.

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Date: 15/05/2026 07:29:41
From: buffy
ID: 2391302
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


An abysmal 4/10

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/abc-weekly-news-quiz-may-15/106678284

7.5/10. I can claim to have actually known 3, had some good guesses.

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Date: 15/05/2026 07:46:14
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391306
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 15/05/2026 07:48:21
From: ms spock
ID: 2391308
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Yesterday’s visit was to the high school she’s already been accepted at. She liked it, although she’s been to the campus before for basketball and dance.

She’s got positive associations via basketball and dance. That is fortunate.

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Date: 15/05/2026 07:49:07
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391309
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:



If my maths are correct, that’s over 283,300 photos per day.

If my maths aren’t correct, that number will be different 😁

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Date: 15/05/2026 07:51:55
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391310
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Divine Angel said:


If my maths are correct, that’s over 283,300 photos per day.

If my maths aren’t correct, that number will be different 😁

Financially impossible if he didn’t have digital cameras.
The price of film and developing would have put this photo out of reach even for National Geograpic.

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Date: 15/05/2026 07:53:41
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391311
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Waiting for transition’s precipitation report.

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Date: 15/05/2026 08:02:59
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2391313
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Divine Angel said:


If my maths are correct, that’s over 283,300 photos per day.

If my maths aren’t correct, that number will be different 😁

Over 3.279/second

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Date: 15/05/2026 08:06:15
From: ms spock
ID: 2391315
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


An abysmal 4/10

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/abc-weekly-news-quiz-may-15/106678284

I got 5.5.

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Date: 15/05/2026 08:07:01
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2391316
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Divine Angel said:


If my maths are correct, that’s over 283,300 photos per day.

If my maths aren’t correct, that number will be different 😁

no problem we mean that’s less than a second of SCARF so easy

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Date: 15/05/2026 08:34:16
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391320
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Heard on the radio news:

Teachers are reporting fewer workplace incidents; 72 per month as opposed to over 80 during 2023/2024. Student violence and behaviours still top the list of injuries, including bruises, lacerations, broken bones… and poisoning

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Date: 15/05/2026 08:48:27
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2391322
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Divine Angel said:

Divine Angel said:


If my maths are correct, that’s over 283,300 photos per day.

If my maths aren’t correct, that number will be different 😁

Over 3.279/second

Plus you have to take into consideration that nighttime wouldn’t work.

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Date: 15/05/2026 08:52:08
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2391324
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

Divine Angel said:

If my maths are correct, that’s over 283,300 photos per day.

If my maths aren’t correct, that number will be different 😁

Over 3.279/second

Plus you have to take into consideration that nighttime wouldn’t work.

Reddit comment

ammonthenephite

He takes videos, which he then uses free software to break out each video frame into a single image that other free software then analyzes and stacks into a single image, but likes to call the video frames ‘photographs’ to make the process seem more time consuming and involved than it really is.

He has a bit of a rep for exaggeration though as he sells himself. Too bad, because the work is great and there’s no need for the misleading claims to try and garner more attention.

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Date: 15/05/2026 08:56:46
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2391326
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

Divine Angel said:

If my maths are correct, that’s over 283,300 photos per day.

If my maths aren’t correct, that number will be different 😁

Over 3.279/second

Plus you have to take into consideration that nighttime wouldn’t work.

That’s quitter talk.

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Date: 15/05/2026 09:18:53
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2391327
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

“I find some of the best Microsoft office word tips and shortcuts”

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6R_u75W31vI

My fave computer tips & tricks YT channel.

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Date: 15/05/2026 09:23:21
From: dv
ID: 2391329
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/abc-weekly-news-quiz-may-15/106678284

7.5 / 10

Decent

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Date: 15/05/2026 09:29:49
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2391330
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

These two giant turtles have been fighting each other for more than 120 years.

According to the zoo, one turtle stole the other’s food 120 years ago, and since that day they became enemies.

There hasn’t been a single day where they don’t fight for 2–3 minutes

https://x.com/Saffron_Sniper1/status/2054933223722127456

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Date: 15/05/2026 09:34:23
From: ms spock
ID: 2391332
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:



Exquisite! 😍

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Date: 15/05/2026 09:45:01
From: ms spock
ID: 2391335
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Heard on the radio news:

Teachers are reporting fewer workplace incidents; 72 per month as opposed to over 80 during 2023/2024. Student violence and behaviours still top the list of injuries, including bruises, lacerations, broken bones… and poisoning

Poisoning? That’s intriguing.

But how many teachers don’t bother to report because they are so time poor and nothing happens?

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Date: 15/05/2026 09:54:12
From: Michael V
ID: 2391336
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:



Wow!

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Date: 15/05/2026 09:56:56
From: Michael V
ID: 2391338
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Waiting for transition’s precipitation report.

Here, have mine in the interim, while you wait.

ORB: 6 mm.

;)

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Date: 15/05/2026 10:00:35
From: Cymek
ID: 2391339
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Hello

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Date: 15/05/2026 10:00:43
From: Michael V
ID: 2391340
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


Bogsnorkler said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

Over 3.279/second

Plus you have to take into consideration that nighttime wouldn’t work.

Reddit comment

ammonthenephite

He takes videos, which he then uses free software to break out each video frame into a single image that other free software then analyzes and stacks into a single image, but likes to call the video frames ‘photographs’ to make the process seem more time consuming and involved than it really is.

He has a bit of a rep for exaggeration though as he sells himself. Too bad, because the work is great and there’s no need for the misleading claims to try and garner more attention.

OK. Ta.

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Date: 15/05/2026 10:04:54
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2391341
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/abc-weekly-news-quiz-may-15/106678284

7.5 / 10

Decent

55/100 but a lot of those were guesses.

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Date: 15/05/2026 10:06:31
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2391343
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


Hello

Greetings

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Date: 15/05/2026 10:06:44
From: btm
ID: 2391344
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


dv said:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/abc-weekly-news-quiz-may-15/106678284

7.5 / 10

Decent

55/100 but a lot of those were guesses.

0.75, but they were mostly educated guesses.

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Date: 15/05/2026 10:24:03
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391349
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Divine Angel said:

Heard on the radio news:

Teachers are reporting fewer workplace incidents; 72 per month as opposed to over 80 during 2023/2024. Student violence and behaviours still top the list of injuries, including bruises, lacerations, broken bones… and poisoning

Poisoning? That’s intriguing.

But how many teachers don’t bother to report because they are so time poor and nothing happens?

This is an open access article so you should be able to read it. It’s a study in the US about student-led violence towards educators
https://doi.org/10.1136/injuryprev-2017-042472

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Date: 15/05/2026 10:40:15
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2391353
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


Hello

Morning Cymek.

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Date: 15/05/2026 10:58:52
From: Neophyte
ID: 2391357
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Aaaaaaaaaaand it’s RIP David Burke, father of Tom, but more importantly the Man Who Rehabilitated Dr Watson (with some help from Jeremy Brett)

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Date: 15/05/2026 11:14:26
From: Arts
ID: 2391359
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


These two giant turtles have been fighting each other for more than 120 years.

According to the zoo, one turtle stole the other’s food 120 years ago, and since that day they became enemies.

There hasn’t been a single day where they don’t fight for 2–3 minutes

https://x.com/Saffron_Sniper1/status/2054933223722127456

maybe the zoo should do the right thing by the animals and separate them. At Perth zoo one the Galapagos tortoises got to the age where they would be ‘fighting’ they separated them into a pen each… while I understand that not all zoos have this luxury of space… there must be other solutions than just having someone handle them utting the animal and human at potential risk..

I don’t believe it’s a grudge over food… but whatever

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Date: 15/05/2026 11:17:51
From: ms spock
ID: 2391360
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ms spock said:

Divine Angel said:

Heard on the radio news:

Teachers are reporting fewer workplace incidents; 72 per month as opposed to over 80 during 2023/2024. Student violence and behaviours still top the list of injuries, including bruises, lacerations, broken bones… and poisoning

Poisoning? That’s intriguing.

But how many teachers don’t bother to report because they are so time poor and nothing happens?

This is an open access article so you should be able to read it. It’s a study in the US about student-led violence towards educators
https://doi.org/10.1136/injuryprev-2017-042472

Thanks I have bokmarked this.

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Date: 15/05/2026 11:18:43
From: Cymek
ID: 2391361
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


Spiny Norman said:

These two giant turtles have been fighting each other for more than 120 years.

According to the zoo, one turtle stole the other’s food 120 years ago, and since that day they became enemies.

There hasn’t been a single day where they don’t fight for 2–3 minutes

https://x.com/Saffron_Sniper1/status/2054933223722127456

maybe the zoo should do the right thing by the animals and separate them. At Perth zoo one the Galapagos tortoises got to the age where they would be ‘fighting’ they separated them into a pen each… while I understand that not all zoos have this luxury of space… there must be other solutions than just having someone handle them utting the animal and human at potential risk..

I don’t believe it’s a grudge over food… but whatever

Religion must likely.

Believer and non-believer in the Maturin great turtle.

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Date: 15/05/2026 11:20:07
From: ms spock
ID: 2391364
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


Hello

Hello

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Date: 15/05/2026 11:42:12
From: kii
ID: 2391379
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’m awake. Again.

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Date: 15/05/2026 11:43:34
From: Michael V
ID: 2391380
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


Aaaaaaaaaaand it’s RIP David Burke, father of Tom, but more importantly the Man Who Rehabilitated Dr Watson (with some help from Jeremy Brett)

I don’t think I know, or even know of, these people.

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Date: 15/05/2026 12:03:00
From: kii
ID: 2391394
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Neophyte said:

Aaaaaaaaaaand it’s RIP David Burke, father of Tom, but more importantly the Man Who Rehabilitated Dr Watson (with some help from Jeremy Brett)

I don’t think I know, or even know of, these people.

I’m also unaware of them, except the fictional Dr Watson. Oh, wait! I might have heard of Jeremy Brett.

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Date: 15/05/2026 12:10:27
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391404
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’ve broken the fifty-tabs-open psychological barrier

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Date: 15/05/2026 12:12:57
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2391405
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


I’ve broken the fifty-tabs-open psychological barrier

Do you feel dirty?

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Date: 15/05/2026 12:28:10
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391415
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Was delated getting ro rown this mornng as the recycling truck pulled a big branch off a Stricklands gum and had it hung up on the cabin roof of the truck. Managed to cut it up and get it off the truck without so much a moving a mirror.

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Date: 15/05/2026 12:30:15
From: party_pants
ID: 2391417
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:

I’m already caught up in the daily Wordle thing. I’m trying to beat btm and dv’s daily attempts – their use of the “thane and pious” method confuddles me. I’m using my tried and true method of psychic interpretation.

Moving it out of the politics thread.

I go for LEAST PICKY MOURN as my opening Wordle guesses. But I rarely bother posting the results here.

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Date: 15/05/2026 12:31:51
From: party_pants
ID: 2391418
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


kii said:

I’m already caught up in the daily Wordle thing. I’m trying to beat btm and dv’s daily attempts – their use of the “thane and pious” method confuddles me. I’m using my tried and true method of psychic interpretation.

Moving it out of the politics thread.

I go for LEAST PICKY MOURN as my opening Wordle guesses. But I rarely bother posting the results here.

the first one could also be STEAL or STALE

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Date: 15/05/2026 12:32:40
From: kii
ID: 2391419
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’m in need of a dopamine hit. I wonder if folding my clean laundry will bring it on?

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Date: 15/05/2026 12:34:24
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391420
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I wonder how many people have the same tattoo?

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Date: 15/05/2026 12:34:54
From: kii
ID: 2391421
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


party_pants said:

kii said:

I’m already caught up in the daily Wordle thing. I’m trying to beat btm and dv’s daily attempts – their use of the “thane and pious” method confuddles me. I’m using my tried and true method of psychic interpretation.

Moving it out of the politics thread.

I go for LEAST PICKY MOURN as my opening Wordle guesses. But I rarely bother posting the results here.

the first one could also be STEAL or STALE

I use ADIEU. Usually get 1 or 2 hits from it. Then I just run with the messages I receive from the psychic mists.

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Date: 15/05/2026 12:40:37
From: Michael V
ID: 2391424
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


I’ve broken the fifty-tabs-open psychological barrier

Wait until you break the 2500 tabs open on one of 22 windows open barrier.

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Date: 15/05/2026 12:50:39
From: party_pants
ID: 2391426
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


I wonder how many people have the same tattoo?

Well, there a tattoo I bet he regrets getting. Permanent need to wear long pants in public.

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Date: 15/05/2026 12:51:23
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391427
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


roughbarked said:

I wonder how many people have the same tattoo?

Well, there a tattoo I bet he regrets getting. Permanent need to wear long pants in public.

Yes.

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Date: 15/05/2026 12:58:40
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391428
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Unusually for this time of the day, the cat is in my study rather than sleeping on Mini Me’s bed. Jellybean is in her usual spot under Mr Mutant’s desk.

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Date: 15/05/2026 12:58:46
From: Cymek
ID: 2391429
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


party_pants said:

roughbarked said:

I wonder how many people have the same tattoo?

Well, there a tattoo I bet he regrets getting. Permanent need to wear long pants in public.

Yes.

Homemade job I imagine.

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Date: 15/05/2026 13:00:05
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391431
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Divine Angel said:

I’ve broken the fifty-tabs-open psychological barrier

Wait until you break the 2500 tabs open on one of 22 windows open barrier.

That is quite an achievement.

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Date: 15/05/2026 13:04:11
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391432
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


roughbarked said:

party_pants said:

Well, there a tattoo I bet he regrets getting. Permanent need to wear long pants in public.

Yes.

Homemade job I imagine.

Or done a long time ago. I doubt a professional tattooist would do one for you these days.

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Date: 15/05/2026 13:06:36
From: Cymek
ID: 2391434
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Cymek said:

roughbarked said:

Yes.

Homemade job I imagine.

Or done a long time ago. I doubt a professional tattooist would do one for you these days.

That’s what I thought as you’d be asked who did and they could lose their licence.

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Date: 15/05/2026 13:08:03
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2391437
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


roughbarked said:

I wonder how many people have the same tattoo?

Well, there a tattoo I bet he regrets getting. Permanent need to wear long pants in public.

He’ll be right representing One Nation in parliament in long pants.

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Date: 15/05/2026 13:08:06
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391438
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


roughbarked said:

Cymek said:

Homemade job I imagine.

Or done a long time ago. I doubt a professional tattooist would do one for you these days.

That’s what I thought as you’d be asked who did and they could lose their licence.

If the swatsika is illegal, then creating one would be as much a crime as wearing one.

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Date: 15/05/2026 13:11:07
From: Cymek
ID: 2391440
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Cymek said:

roughbarked said:

Or done a long time ago. I doubt a professional tattooist would do one for you these days.

That’s what I thought as you’d be asked who did and they could lose their licence.

If the swatsika is illegal, then creating one would be as much a crime as wearing one.

That’s what I would think

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Date: 15/05/2026 13:12:02
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391441
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


party_pants said:

roughbarked said:

I wonder how many people have the same tattoo?

Well, there a tattoo I bet he regrets getting. Permanent need to wear long pants in public.

He’ll be right representing One Nation in parliament in long pants.

Yes. He’ll fit right in.

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Date: 15/05/2026 13:28:04
From: Michael V
ID: 2391453
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Michael V said:

Divine Angel said:

I’ve broken the fifty-tabs-open psychological barrier

Wait until you break the 2500 tabs open on one of 22 windows open barrier.

That is quite an achievement.

Thank you. (I don’t honestly know whether I’ve got there yet or not, but I rebuilt some windows after a failure: 1600 were open on the ABC News window alone.

I currently have 23 windows. I generally now mark the right-hand side of a window with three instances of “New Tab” open. Yesterday, I probably killed three or four hundred news tabs. Unread…

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Date: 15/05/2026 13:37:29
From: buffy
ID: 2391462
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Right then, I think it’s time for a lie down and read and siesta. I’ve been down to the wetland again, did some weeding. Very carefully. With leather gloves on. Eyes very alert. I was weeding along the bottom of a drystone wall. A small amount of guerilla planting occurred. I scattered some wallaby grass seed about, in anticipation of rain in the next couple of days.

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Date: 15/05/2026 13:50:03
From: Michael V
ID: 2391467
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Right then, I think it’s time for a lie down and read and siesta. I’ve been down to the wetland again, did some weeding. Very carefully. With leather gloves on. Eyes very alert. I was weeding along the bottom of a drystone wall. A small amount of guerilla planting occurred. I scattered some wallaby grass seed about, in anticipation of rain in the next couple of days.

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Date: 15/05/2026 14:07:30
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391473
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Watching Pop Culture Jeopardy! and not doing very well but I did get the question correct to this answer:

This song grew out of a conversation with Sean Lennon and his friend who argued “nothing happened in the ‘50s”

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Date: 15/05/2026 14:25:22
From: Neophyte
ID: 2391476
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Allister Heath is the Editor of the UK Daily Telegraph. His editorials have been described as a “apocalyptically pessimistic worldview”, complete with appropriately doom-saying headlines.

Someone’s created an app so you can have your own Allister Heath editorial headline, like so…

Here’s the link, have fun!

https://stirring-fox-7e1fab.netlify.app/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRzXb1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1MGlZZUtWTjM0eFZnd2wyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmsERUt8ta73vUKfxcBuDsGoo1cm3tFGEM9sQ07983U4WB0sz2ars9TVQToX_aem_27TgLWEFiiCg1vhT7Qp2Rw

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Date: 15/05/2026 14:26:28
From: Neophyte
ID: 2391480
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Or try the shorter link in the image :-)

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Date: 15/05/2026 14:26:52
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2391481
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:

Allister Heath is the Editor of the UK Daily Telegraph. His editorials have been described as a “apocalyptically pessimistic worldview”, complete with appropriately doom-saying headlines.

Someone’s created an app so you can have your own Allister Heath editorial headline, like so…

Here’s the link, have fun!

https://stirring-fox-7e1fab.netlify.app/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRzXb1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1MGlZZUtWTjM0eFZnd2wyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmsERUt8ta73vUKfxcBuDsGoo1cm3tFGEM9sQ07983U4WB0sz2ars9TVQToX_aem_27TgLWEFiiCg1vhT7Qp2Rw

damn that’s a much harder address to type in than https://www.elsewhere.org/pomo/ from back in the day

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Date: 15/05/2026 14:30:07
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391482
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


Allister Heath is the Editor of the UK Daily Telegraph. His editorials have been described as a “apocalyptically pessimistic worldview”, complete with appropriately doom-saying headlines.

Someone’s created an app so you can have your own Allister Heath editorial headline, like so…

Here’s the link, have fun!

https://stirring-fox-7e1fab.netlify.app/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRzXb1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1MGlZZUtWTjM0eFZnd2wyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmsERUt8ta73vUKfxcBuDsGoo1cm3tFGEM9sQ07983U4WB0sz2ars9TVQToX_aem_27TgLWEFiiCg1vhT7Qp2Rw

Heh.

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Date: 15/05/2026 14:33:27
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391483
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 15/05/2026 14:35:11
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391484
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 15/05/2026 14:35:34
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391485
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:



Um, I meant PWM :)

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Date: 15/05/2026 14:36:12
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391487
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Bubblecar said:


Um, I meant PWM :)

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Date: 15/05/2026 14:37:17
From: party_pants
ID: 2391488
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 15/05/2026 14:37:56
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391489
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 15/05/2026 14:38:50
From: party_pants
ID: 2391490
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

This one almost seems genuine :)

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Date: 15/05/2026 14:41:48
From: Michael V
ID: 2391491
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


Allister Heath is the Editor of the UK Daily Telegraph. His editorials have been described as a “apocalyptically pessimistic worldview”, complete with appropriately doom-saying headlines.

Someone’s created an app so you can have your own Allister Heath editorial headline, like so…

Here’s the link, have fun!

https://stirring-fox-7e1fab.netlify.app/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRzXb1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1MGlZZUtWTjM0eFZnd2wyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmsERUt8ta73vUKfxcBuDsGoo1cm3tFGEM9sQ07983U4WB0sz2ars9TVQToX_aem_27TgLWEFiiCg1vhT7Qp2Rw

LOL

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Date: 15/05/2026 14:44:14
From: Michael V
ID: 2391492
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:



LOL

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Date: 15/05/2026 14:44:40
From: Michael V
ID: 2391493
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:



LOL

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Date: 15/05/2026 14:51:01
From: kii
ID: 2391495
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:

It’s true.

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Date: 15/05/2026 14:58:12
From: kii
ID: 2391496
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 15/05/2026 14:59:08
From: kii
ID: 2391497
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:



Lololol 😆

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Date: 15/05/2026 14:59:36
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391498
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Oh this IS fun!

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Date: 15/05/2026 15:09:12
From: Michael V
ID: 2391499
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 15/05/2026 15:09:48
From: Michael V
ID: 2391500
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 15/05/2026 15:12:08
From: Michael V
ID: 2391501
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 15/05/2026 15:13:21
From: Michael V
ID: 2391502
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 15/05/2026 15:22:28
From: party_pants
ID: 2391504
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:



like :)

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Date: 15/05/2026 15:23:06
From: party_pants
ID: 2391505
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


ha :)

Some of these are almost real.

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Date: 15/05/2026 15:23:35
From: kii
ID: 2391506
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V wins. Excellent headlines 😆

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Date: 15/05/2026 15:24:05
From: party_pants
ID: 2391507
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:



this is fun

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Date: 15/05/2026 15:35:38
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391508
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 15/05/2026 15:37:05
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391509
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 15/05/2026 15:39:11
From: party_pants
ID: 2391510
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:



like that one :)

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Date: 15/05/2026 15:40:34
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391511
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 15/05/2026 15:44:25
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391512
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 15/05/2026 15:47:19
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391513
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 15/05/2026 16:06:27
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2391520
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


This one almost seems genuine :)

I was just going to say that then I scrolled down :)

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Date: 15/05/2026 16:09:05
From: Cymek
ID: 2391521
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 15/05/2026 16:55:07
From: party_pants
ID: 2391524
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

waiting for a phone call, but I’d like to start FNDC.

taps fingers

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Date: 15/05/2026 16:58:00
From: furious
ID: 2391525
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


waiting for a phone call, but I’d like to start FNDC.

taps fingers

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Date: 15/05/2026 16:59:12
From: party_pants
ID: 2391526
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

furious said:


party_pants said:

waiting for a phone call, but I’d like to start FNDC.

taps fingers


waiting for the pharmacy to tell me my order is ready. Then I’ll have to drive over there and collect it.

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:00:20
From: furious
ID: 2391527
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


furious said:

party_pants said:

waiting for a phone call, but I’d like to start FNDC.

taps fingers


waiting for the pharmacy to tell me my order is ready. Then I’ll have to drive over there and collect it.

Seems sensible. Carry on…

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:06:24
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391528
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


waiting for a phone call, but I’d like to start FNDC.

taps fingers

Damn.

Sympathies, but I’ll call FNDC for the rest of the troops.

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:08:44
From: party_pants
ID: 2391529
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


party_pants said:

waiting for a phone call, but I’d like to start FNDC.

taps fingers

Damn.

Sympathies, but I’ll call FNDC for the rest of the troops.

I’ll give them another 20 minutes or so, If they don’t call before half-past I’ll collect it tomorrow

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:16:53
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2391531
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Gulp

We should be set for power for quite a while, we just signed the contract for 15.7 kW of panels, a 20 kW inverter that can also charge an EV, and a 48 kWh battery unit.

And there’s still the 7.5 KW petrol generator at the far end of the house if needed.

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:21:06
From: Kingy
ID: 2391534
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:24:19
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2391536
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Is Allister Heath one of the chaps.

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:25:23
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391537
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


Gulp

We should be set for power for quite a while, we just signed the contract for 15.7 kW of panels, a 20 kW inverter that can also charge an EV, and a 48 kWh battery unit.

And there’s still the 7.5 KW petrol generator at the far end of the house if needed.

Ha, and you said our 42 battery was big!

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:26:46
From: Neophyte
ID: 2391538
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Is Allister Heath one of the chaps.

He’s editor of the UK “Daily Telegraph”

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:32:09
From: party_pants
ID: 2391540
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:32:39
From: party_pants
ID: 2391541
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:33:33
From: party_pants
ID: 2391542
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’ll stop now

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:36:06
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391543
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

There’s a white fire & rescue truck outside the house two doors down 🤔 Lights flashing, no sirens. Older lady lives there alone; her husband died 2.5 years ago.

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:41:05
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2391545
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Spiny Norman said:

Gulp

We should be set for power for quite a while, we just signed the contract for 15.7 kW of panels, a 20 kW inverter that can also charge an EV, and a 48 kWh battery unit.

And there’s still the 7.5 KW petrol generator at the far end of the house if needed.

Ha, and you said our 42 battery was big!

It still is!
We were settled on a 33 kWh battery but I asked how much for extra units would be. After the rebate period will end they were double the price, so we decided to grab them whilst they were still (relatively) cheap.

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:44:47
From: Michael V
ID: 2391547
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Is Allister Heath one of the chaps.

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:44:50
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391548
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


Divine Angel said:

Spiny Norman said:

Gulp

We should be set for power for quite a while, we just signed the contract for 15.7 kW of panels, a 20 kW inverter that can also charge an EV, and a 48 kWh battery unit.

And there’s still the 7.5 KW petrol generator at the far end of the house if needed.

Ha, and you said our 42 battery was big!

It still is!
We were settled on a 33 kWh battery but I asked how much for extra units would be. After the rebate period will end they were double the price, so we decided to grab them whilst they were still (relatively) cheap.

Mr Mutant is making impressed noises so I guess it’s good.

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:45:08
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391549
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Peak Warming Man said:

Is Allister Heath one of the chaps.


LOL

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:45:40
From: Michael V
ID: 2391550
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:



LOL

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:46:15
From: Michael V
ID: 2391551
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


I’ll stop now

LOL

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:48:05
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391552
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:49:26
From: party_pants
ID: 2391554
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:



nice one :)

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:49:47
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391555
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Ok but will the Marxist coup feature glitter?

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:50:18
From: Michael V
ID: 2391556
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:53:08
From: Michael V
ID: 2391560
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:57:12
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391562
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Might attach this as the title page

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:58:21
From: captain_spalding
ID: 2391563
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


I’ll stop now

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Date: 15/05/2026 17:58:35
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2391564
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:



Ha!!

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Date: 15/05/2026 18:00:29
From: Michael V
ID: 2391566
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Might attach this as the title page


LOL

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Date: 15/05/2026 18:00:47
From: Michael V
ID: 2391567
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 15/05/2026 18:02:18
From: Michael V
ID: 2391568
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 15/05/2026 18:05:04
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391569
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:



And here I was thinking this was a satire site 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Date: 15/05/2026 18:05:34
From: ruby
ID: 2391570
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I should be swanning around the historic sandstone house at Elizabeth Farm by candlelight tonight, with canapes and drinks in the dining room. But sadly my companion’s son was indisposed so it was postponed.
So I am having fish and chips and a teensy glass of red in my own not quite historic home by electric light bulb. Still pretty good.

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Date: 15/05/2026 18:08:55
From: ruby
ID: 2391573
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

MV!
My nursery volunteer buddy came through with the gift of some sourdough starter and a few instructions and a couple of websites to read. He said he had been neglecting it so he hopes it is viable enough. Looks pretty good, it’s already bubbling. A plus is that he only uses wholemeal flour for his starter and bread making so we know it’s a Good Thing.

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Date: 15/05/2026 18:11:44
From: Michael V
ID: 2391574
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby said:


I should be swanning around the historic sandstone house at Elizabeth Farm by candlelight tonight, with canapes and drinks in the dining room. But sadly my companion’s son was indisposed so it was postponed.
So I am having fish and chips and a teensy glass of red in my own not quite historic home by electric light bulb. Still pretty good.

:)

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Date: 15/05/2026 18:12:49
From: ruby
ID: 2391575
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:



Very good

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Date: 15/05/2026 18:18:16
From: kii
ID: 2391576
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Might attach this as the title page


I’m still trying to figure out the reasoning behind the broken bones comment made by the teachers you referred to.

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Date: 15/05/2026 18:22:23
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2391577
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Dolphins v Souths should be a ripper tonight.

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Date: 15/05/2026 18:25:48
From: party_pants
ID: 2391578
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:



Every now and then it throws up one that sounds almost genuine :)

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Date: 15/05/2026 18:31:08
From: Michael V
ID: 2391579
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby said:


MV!
My nursery volunteer buddy came through with the gift of some sourdough starter and a few instructions and a couple of websites to read. He said he had been neglecting it so he hopes it is viable enough. Looks pretty good, it’s already bubbling. A plus is that he only uses wholemeal flour for his starter and bread making so we know it’s a Good Thing.

Excellent stuff!

Have fun with it.

:)

My second attempt at making a starter is still not working properly. The thing is being recalcitrant; it is slow to rise and the rise is weak.

(The first attempt this time went mouldy.)

In 2019, I was baking bread after five days, the starter was so good initially. I assumed that all starters were that easy to make. Seems not so. Maybe the council has changed their water disinfecting agent to one that doesn’t boil out.

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Date: 15/05/2026 18:33:15
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2391580
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Ari Vatanen’s legendary save at the 1983 Manx Rally.

https://www.reddit.com/r/racinghub/comments/1td9d3k/ari_vatanens_legendary_save_at_the_1983_manx_rally/

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Date: 15/05/2026 18:33:15
From: Michael V
ID: 2391581
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


Michael V said:


Every now and then it throws up one that sounds almost genuine :)

Yes, yes it does.

The only word from me was “Trump”.

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Date: 15/05/2026 18:35:51
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391582
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 15/05/2026 18:37:31
From: Ian
ID: 2391583
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Youse probly done this already..

A Man Pulled a Car With His Penis While on Fire for Prostate Cancer Awareness

It required a few attempts—he’d doused himself in lighter fuel, and the wind wasn’t cooperating—but he got there. “I won’t lie, it did hurt quite a bit,” he said. “But my mind was focused on being on fire, and I just plowed on.” He reported some marks but confirmed everything remained intact. Reassuring.

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Date: 15/05/2026 18:38:53
From: ruby
ID: 2391584
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


ruby said:

MV!
My nursery volunteer buddy came through with the gift of some sourdough starter and a few instructions and a couple of websites to read. He said he had been neglecting it so he hopes it is viable enough. Looks pretty good, it’s already bubbling. A plus is that he only uses wholemeal flour for his starter and bread making so we know it’s a Good Thing.

Excellent stuff!

Have fun with it.

:)

My second attempt at making a starter is still not working properly. The thing is being recalcitrant; it is slow to rise and the rise is weak.

(The first attempt this time went mouldy.)

In 2019, I was baking bread after five days, the starter was so good initially. I assumed that all starters were that easy to make. Seems not so. Maybe the council has changed their water disinfecting agent to one that doesn’t boil out.

Do you discard some of your starter when you feed it? I didn’t know you should do this, today I learnt why. If you don’t discard some you get an acidity build up in the culture.

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Date: 15/05/2026 18:41:17
From: ruby
ID: 2391585
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:



Cute

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Date: 15/05/2026 18:43:03
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2391586
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


ruby said:

MV!
My nursery volunteer buddy came through with the gift of some sourdough starter and a few instructions and a couple of websites to read. He said he had been neglecting it so he hopes it is viable enough. Looks pretty good, it’s already bubbling. A plus is that he only uses wholemeal flour for his starter and bread making so we know it’s a Good Thing.

Excellent stuff!

Have fun with it.

:)

My second attempt at making a starter is still not working properly. The thing is being recalcitrant; it is slow to rise and the rise is weak.

(The first attempt this time went mouldy.)

In 2019, I was baking bread after five days, the starter was so good initially. I assumed that all starters were that easy to make. Seems not so. Maybe the council has changed their water disinfecting agent to one that doesn’t boil out.

how about collecting some rainwater?

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Date: 15/05/2026 18:47:46
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2391588
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

China has about one-fifth of the world’s population… and buys about half of the world’s cigarettes.

https://www.theexamination.org/articles/how-china-became-addicted-to-its-tobacco-monopoly

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Date: 15/05/2026 19:06:15
From: ms spock
ID: 2391591
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


I’ve broken the fifty-tabs-open psychological barrier

LOL

How is your memory going? Is your computer slow?

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Date: 15/05/2026 19:09:13
From: Michael V
ID: 2391592
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Ian said:


Youse probly done this already..

A Man Pulled a Car With His Penis While on Fire for Prostate Cancer Awareness

It required a few attempts—he’d doused himself in lighter fuel, and the wind wasn’t cooperating—but he got there. “I won’t lie, it did hurt quite a bit,” he said. “But my mind was focused on being on fire, and I just plowed on.” He reported some marks but confirmed everything remained intact. Reassuring.

There’s one in every crowd.

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Date: 15/05/2026 19:09:21
From: ms spock
ID: 2391593
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Was delated getting ro rown this mornng as the recycling truck pulled a big branch off a Stricklands gum and had it hung up on the cabin roof of the truck. Managed to cut it up and get it off the truck without so much a moving a mirror.

Wow!

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Date: 15/05/2026 19:11:47
From: Michael V
ID: 2391594
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby said:


Michael V said:

ruby said:

MV!
My nursery volunteer buddy came through with the gift of some sourdough starter and a few instructions and a couple of websites to read. He said he had been neglecting it so he hopes it is viable enough. Looks pretty good, it’s already bubbling. A plus is that he only uses wholemeal flour for his starter and bread making so we know it’s a Good Thing.

Excellent stuff!

Have fun with it.

:)

My second attempt at making a starter is still not working properly. The thing is being recalcitrant; it is slow to rise and the rise is weak.

(The first attempt this time went mouldy.)

In 2019, I was baking bread after five days, the starter was so good initially. I assumed that all starters were that easy to make. Seems not so. Maybe the council has changed their water disinfecting agent to one that doesn’t boil out.

Do you discard some of your starter when you feed it? I didn’t know you should do this, today I learnt why. If you don’t discard some you get an acidity build up in the culture.

I am (this time around), but the culture has to be at least somewhat acid to keep out the bad bugs (IIRC pH <4.1).

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Date: 15/05/2026 19:13:48
From: ms spock
ID: 2391595
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Unusually for this time of the day, the cat is in my study rather than sleeping on Mini Me’s bed. Jellybean is in her usual spot under Mr Mutant’s desk.


Awwwwwww kitty!

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Date: 15/05/2026 19:16:23
From: Michael V
ID: 2391596
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


Michael V said:

ruby said:

MV!
My nursery volunteer buddy came through with the gift of some sourdough starter and a few instructions and a couple of websites to read. He said he had been neglecting it so he hopes it is viable enough. Looks pretty good, it’s already bubbling. A plus is that he only uses wholemeal flour for his starter and bread making so we know it’s a Good Thing.

Excellent stuff!

Have fun with it.

:)

My second attempt at making a starter is still not working properly. The thing is being recalcitrant; it is slow to rise and the rise is weak.

(The first attempt this time went mouldy.)

In 2019, I was baking bread after five days, the starter was so good initially. I assumed that all starters were that easy to make. Seems not so. Maybe the council has changed their water disinfecting agent to one that doesn’t boil out.

how about collecting some rainwater?

I may have to consider that should it turn out that the council is using a non-evaporative disinfectant. One can buy an awful lot of loaves of bread for the cost of a development application and a water tank.

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Date: 15/05/2026 19:17:44
From: ms spock
ID: 2391597
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

This chap has the mask on that is inadequate but at least he’s going in the direction of modelling best practice.

He’s keeping the conversation going.

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Date: 15/05/2026 19:26:45
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2391599
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Bogsnorkler said:

Michael V said:

Excellent stuff!

Have fun with it.

:)

My second attempt at making a starter is still not working properly. The thing is being recalcitrant; it is slow to rise and the rise is weak.

(The first attempt this time went mouldy.)

In 2019, I was baking bread after five days, the starter was so good initially. I assumed that all starters were that easy to make. Seems not so. Maybe the council has changed their water disinfecting agent to one that doesn’t boil out.

how about collecting some rainwater?

I may have to consider that should it turn out that the council is using a non-evaporative disinfectant. One can buy an awful lot of loaves of bread for the cost of a development application and a water tank.

or you could just use a bucket. you don’t need thousands of litres of water after all.

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Date: 15/05/2026 19:37:38
From: furious
ID: 2391603
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


China has about one-fifth of the world’s population… and buys about half of the world’s cigarettes.

https://www.theexamination.org/articles/how-china-became-addicted-to-its-tobacco-monopoly

Then they take suitcases full to other countries and sell them without all those annoying taxes and duties…

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Date: 15/05/2026 19:43:39
From: party_pants
ID: 2391604
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Not sure where Woodie is tonight, so I’ll do the

CARN SWANNIES!!!!!

I haz tipped ‘em.

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Date: 15/05/2026 19:47:45
From: Kingy
ID: 2391605
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Boss: “And remember, there’s no ‘I’ in ‘Team’!”

Disgruntled worker: “yeah, and there’s not much sign of ‘U’ in it either”.

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Date: 15/05/2026 20:08:41
From: Woodie
ID: 2391609
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:



Benny Boy give a “WOOF” of approval.🐕

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Date: 15/05/2026 20:13:17
From: Kingy
ID: 2391610
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


Not sure where Woodie is tonight, so I’ll do the

CARN SWANNIES!!!!!

I haz tipped ‘em.

I(the bookies) did so well last week, and now it’s crash&burn time.

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Date: 15/05/2026 20:23:44
From: Kingy
ID: 2391611
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Today didn’t go to plan. One one hand, I got a job finished in Margaret River.

On the other hand I was hoping to get a job nearby further along, but the owner didn’t want to go ahead with it yet. It’s a big burn pile, probly 30 tons of timber, about 15 feet high. The plan is to burn it while having a fire unit nearby while the flash fuels flare off, then push it up regularly as it burns down.

He’s a bit burn shy, as the first time I met him was while his shed full of his lifes work was burning to the ground. That was a tough day.

We had 7mm of rain last night, so I was ready to go, but he didn’t want to and I’m not going to push him.

So, I spent most of the day doing maintenance, stockpiling sand & gravel, and getting ready for Mondays jobs. I’ll call it the closest thing to a day off that I’ve had in ages.

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Date: 15/05/2026 20:50:19
From: Kingy
ID: 2391615
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Just got my monthly bill for diesel, it’s now $2.04/lt if delivered in bulk.

I still think that it will go back up as the worlds tanks slowly empty due to the orange fucktard.

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Date: 15/05/2026 20:54:24
From: Neophyte
ID: 2391616
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

In answer to previous enquiries today: in 1985 the UK TV company Granada produced a new series of The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes, adopting the original short stories. Jeremy Brett played Holmes, and David Burke was Dr Watson. One marked difference to previous productions was Burke’s playing Watson as an astute and capable companion to Holmes, as opposed to previous incarnations which had him as a clueless bumbler.

Several episodes are on Youtube; the first one, “A Scandal In Bohemia”, is well worth your time if you’ve 50-odd minutes to spare.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaDfTP7zohQ

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Date: 15/05/2026 20:55:23
From: party_pants
ID: 2391618
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Pharmacy finally called.

I’m three sheets to the wind, I’ll pick it up tomorrow morning :)

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Date: 15/05/2026 20:57:04
From: party_pants
ID: 2391619
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Just got my monthly bill for diesel, it’s now $2.04/lt if delivered in bulk.

I still think that it will go back up as the worlds tanks slowly empty due to the orange fucktard.

what was it before the Zionist wars?

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Date: 15/05/2026 21:27:27
From: Kingy
ID: 2391623
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


Kingy said:

Just got my monthly bill for diesel, it’s now $2.04/lt if delivered in bulk.

I still think that it will go back up as the worlds tanks slowly empty due to the orange fucktard.

what was it before the Zionist wars?

$1.69/Lt

Several of my recent earthworks jobs have had a 10% fuel surcharge to cover it, now it’s a 5% surcharge.

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Date: 15/05/2026 21:52:47
From: Kingy
ID: 2391625
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’m expecting a global recession later this year.

You can’t just transfer so much fuel money from everyone to Saudi Arabia and expect the local economy to keep running as usual.

If the orange retard gets defenestrated soon, we might have a chance to avoid it, but I’m not holding my breath.

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Date: 15/05/2026 22:07:46
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391626
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


I’m expecting a global recession later this year.

You can’t just transfer so much fuel money from everyone to Saudi Arabia and expect the local economy to keep running as usual.

If the orange retard gets defenestrated soon, we might have a chance to avoid it, but I’m not holding my breath.

If it goes on much longer it could get depressing.

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Date: 15/05/2026 22:16:29
From: party_pants
ID: 2391627
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

NID

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Date: 15/05/2026 22:18:10
From: Woodie
ID: 2391628
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

YAYAYAYAYAYAY FOR SWANNIES!!!! 🦢🦢🦢🦢🦢🦢

But only just from 30 points down!!

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Date: 15/05/2026 22:23:25
From: party_pants
ID: 2391629
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


YAYAYAYAYAYAY FOR SWANNIES!!!! 🦢🦢🦢🦢🦢🦢

But only just from 30 points down!!

NID = Never in doubt :)

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Date: 15/05/2026 22:24:19
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391630
Subject: re: Chat May 2026


Looks like we may get some precipitation.

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Date: 15/05/2026 22:48:06
From: Kingy
ID: 2391634
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

A mate of mine posted on facebook that he was the first person in his bloodline to have a wank in the Hungry Jacks queue.

His uncle shared his post with the comment, “not true.”

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Date: 15/05/2026 22:52:10
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2391635
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


A mate of mine posted on facebook that he was the first person in his bloodline to have a wank in the Hungry Jacks queue.

His uncle shared his post with the comment, “not true.”

I hope this was in drive thru.

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Date: 15/05/2026 22:54:41
From: party_pants
ID: 2391636
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


A mate of mine posted on facebook that he was the first person in his bloodline to have a wank in the Hungry Jacks queue.

His uncle shared his post with the comment, “not true.”

I’ve waited a long time in the queue to get served, but never that long.

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Date: 15/05/2026 23:03:29
From: Kingy
ID: 2391638
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Weakly news quiz result:

3/10

“Good Try.

If at first you don’t succeed, the refresh button will let you try again. Your score is 26% worse than average.”

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Date: 15/05/2026 23:09:55
From: Kingy
ID: 2391639
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

A mate of mine asked me to name two structures that hold water.

I said, “Well, dam.”

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Date: 15/05/2026 23:21:11
From: Kingy
ID: 2391640
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

A monk turns 18, so he leaves the monastery and travels to town for the very first time. He’s walking down the street, and a hooker says, “Hey father! How about a little head? Ten bucks.”

Well, the monk doesn’t know what this means, so he goes scurrying back up to the monastery. He finds one of the nuns and says, “Sister, what’s ‘head’?”

And she says, “Ten bucks, same as downtown.”

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Date: 15/05/2026 23:23:13
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391642
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:

A monk turns 18, so he leaves the monastery and travels to town for the very first time. He’s walking down the street, and a hooker says, “Hey father! How about a little head? Ten bucks.”

Well, the monk doesn’t know what this means, so he goes scurrying back up to the monastery. He finds one of the nuns and says, “Sister, what’s ‘head’?”

And she says, “Ten bucks, same as downtown.”

I think PWM made up that one in 1957.

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Date: 15/05/2026 23:30:22
From: captain_spalding
ID: 2391645
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:

A monk turns 18, so he leaves the monastery and travels to town for the very first time. He’s walking down the street, and a hooker says, “Hey father! How about a little head? Ten bucks.”

Well, the monk doesn’t know what this means, so he goes scurrying back up to the monastery. He finds one of the nuns and says, “Sister, what’s ‘head’?”

And she says, “Ten bucks, same as downtown.”

See this is why the had to have the Second Vatican Council.

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Date: 15/05/2026 23:35:59
From: Kingy
ID: 2391646
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I really feel bad for Muslim women because when they die they also get 72 virgins in heaven.

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Date: 15/05/2026 23:39:37
From: kii
ID: 2391647
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

FFS..the Dad Jokes thread exists for a reason.

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Date: 15/05/2026 23:54:54
From: Kingy
ID: 2391648
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


FFS..the Dad Jokes thread exists for a reason.

A duck walked into a store and wanted to buy some lipstick.

The cashier asked the duck how she was going to pay for it, and the duck told him to just put it on her bill.

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Date: 15/05/2026 23:57:50
From: party_pants
ID: 2391649
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


kii said:

FFS..the Dad Jokes thread exists for a reason.

A duck walked into a store and wanted to buy some lipstick.

The cashier asked the duck how she was going to pay for it, and the duck told him to just put it on her bill.

Luckily I’m watching the lycra-clad men on the bicycles, instead of needing you to keep me entertained

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Date: 16/05/2026 00:25:49
From: Kingy
ID: 2391652
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


Kingy said:

kii said:

FFS..the Dad Jokes thread exists for a reason.

A duck walked into a store and wanted to buy some lipstick.

The cashier asked the duck how she was going to pay for it, and the duck told him to just put it on her bill.

Luckily I’m watching the lycra-clad men on the bicycles, instead of needing you to keep me entertained

Well at least one of us is trying to provide some entertainment here.

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Date: 16/05/2026 00:26:36
From: kii
ID: 2391653
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


Kingy said:

kii said:

FFS..the Dad Jokes thread exists for a reason.

A duck walked into a store and wanted to buy some lipstick.

The cashier asked the duck how she was going to pay for it, and the duck told him to just put it on her bill.

Luckily I’m watching the lycra-clad men on the bicycles, instead of needing you to keep me entertained

Bad jokes and dreadful Lycra.

Le sigh.

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Date: 16/05/2026 00:45:16
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391659
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Last glass of wine but it’s a big one.

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Date: 16/05/2026 00:47:23
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391661
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Last glass of wine but it’s a big one.

Come from a winemaking area and just don’t like the stuff.

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Date: 16/05/2026 00:51:11
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391664
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Bubblecar said:

Last glass of wine but it’s a big one.

Come from a winemaking area and just don’t like the stuff.

Hardened wine lover here, from a family of same.

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Date: 16/05/2026 00:52:17
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391666
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’ll be getting more drink supplies in tomorrow for the Eurovision climax early Sunday morning.

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Date: 16/05/2026 00:53:22
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391667
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


roughbarked said:

Bubblecar said:

Last glass of wine but it’s a big one.

Come from a winemaking area and just don’t like the stuff.

Hardened wine lover here, from a family of same.

Drinking less of anything as each day passes.This year has just ended for me and started anew.

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Date: 16/05/2026 00:54:59
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391668
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


I’ll be getting more drink supplies in tomorrow for the Eurovision climax early Sunday morning.

Do you reckon Delta is going to take it out?

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Date: 16/05/2026 00:58:34
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391670
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Bubblecar said:

I’ll be getting more drink supplies in tomorrow for the Eurovision climax early Sunday morning.

Do you reckon Delta is going to take it out?

By rights she probably should, but it seems unlikely given Eurovision traditions.

But who knows, it’s possible.

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Date: 16/05/2026 01:00:05
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391671
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


roughbarked said:

Bubblecar said:

I’ll be getting more drink supplies in tomorrow for the Eurovision climax early Sunday morning.

Do you reckon Delta is going to take it out?

By rights she probably should, but it seems unlikely given Eurovision traditions.

But who knows, it’s possible.

She’s in with a chance.

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Date: 16/05/2026 06:57:29
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391687
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning starshine, the Earth says hello!

Couple dreams that I remember: I’d split my toe open and the nurse glued it but it didn’t stick. The other dream, I’d fallen in love with a guy named Bernie, and he with me. We were in a group having dinner when this rebel gang burst in with guns, looking for him. Another guy pretended he was Bernie so the real Bernie and I could be together.

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Date: 16/05/2026 07:07:31
From: buffy
ID: 2391688
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 14 degrees at the back door, still dark. We are forecast 17 degrees and rain. The radar suggests they aren’t kidding about the rain.

https://reg.bom.gov.au/products/IDR141.loop.shtml

Bakery Breakfast with my bushwandering friend this morning. Then I guess it will be inside stuff as the rain will be here by then.

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Date: 16/05/2026 07:15:52
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391689
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

A weekend at Bernies?

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Date: 16/05/2026 07:40:26
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391692
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


A weekend at Bernies?

Sif I’d ever fall for someone named Bernie.

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Date: 16/05/2026 07:48:13
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2391693
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

“Phil Spector displaying his fondness for guns with his bodyguard in 1975.”

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Date: 16/05/2026 07:49:10
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391694
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


roughbarked said:

A weekend at Bernies?

Sif I’d ever fall for someone named Bernie.

In your dreams.?

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Date: 16/05/2026 07:50:00
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391695
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


“Phil Spector displaying his fondness for guns with his bodyguard in 1975.”

That’s a camera I wouldn’t stand behind.

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Date: 16/05/2026 07:50:41
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391696
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


“Phil Spector displaying his fondness for guns with his bodyguard in 1975.”

There’s quite a lot to unpack in that photo, starting with that hair. It looks like steel wool.

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Date: 16/05/2026 07:52:28
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2391697
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


“Phil Spector displaying his fondness for guns with his bodyguard in 1975.”

Yikes! What an insane bar steward he was as well.
https://www.utterlyinteresting.com/post/phil-spector-the-man-behind-the-music-who-terrorised-everyone-around-him

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Date: 16/05/2026 08:06:58
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2391699
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


Spiny Norman said:

“Phil Spector displaying his fondness for guns with his bodyguard in 1975.”

Yikes! What an insane bar steward he was as well.
https://www.utterlyinteresting.com/post/phil-spector-the-man-behind-the-music-who-terrorised-everyone-around-him

Just had a quick read of his TATE page. Had no idea about the criminal stuff in his life.

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Date: 16/05/2026 08:13:40
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2391700
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Spiny Norman said:

Spiny Norman said:

“Phil Spector displaying his fondness for guns with his bodyguard in 1975.”

Yikes! What an insane bar steward he was as well.
https://www.utterlyinteresting.com/post/phil-spector-the-man-behind-the-music-who-terrorised-everyone-around-him

Just had a quick read of his TATE page. Had no idea about the criminal stuff in his life.

His crimes against hair are shocking in the extreme:

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Date: 16/05/2026 08:18:16
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2391701
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

MAN M6V 40/46 diesel engine ready for installation in a German Kriegsmarine Type XXI U-Boat. Deutsche Schiff-und Maschinenbau Aktiengesellschaft shipyard (Deschimag), Bremen, 1944-45.

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Date: 16/05/2026 08:19:11
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391702
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Witty Rejoinder said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

Spiny Norman said:

Yikes! What an insane bar steward he was as well.
https://www.utterlyinteresting.com/post/phil-spector-the-man-behind-the-music-who-terrorised-everyone-around-him

Just had a quick read of his TATE page. Had no idea about the criminal stuff in his life.

His crimes against hair are shocking in the extreme:


His hair reflected his brain space.

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Date: 16/05/2026 08:43:20
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2391708
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

“EasyJet flight U28305 was struck by lightning after taking off from Gatwick on its way to Milan. The aircraft was a A319 (G-EZDH) and departed at 14.22GMT on the 14th May. Landed safely back at Gatwick.”

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Date: 16/05/2026 08:46:02
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2391709
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

A better mouse trap!

https://www.reddit.com/r/doohickeycorporation/comments/1teauso/new_mouse_trap/

:)

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Date: 16/05/2026 08:53:17
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2391710
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Enrico Forlanini’s helicopter – the first object to fly thanks to an engine, powered by a steam engine driving two counter-rotating propellers and raising 13 meters and staying aloft for 20 seconds in 1877.

https://www.reddit.com/r/WeirdWings/comments/1tcsehb/enrico_forlaninis_helicopter_the_first_object_to/

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Date: 16/05/2026 09:02:25
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2391712
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Morning

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Date: 16/05/2026 09:04:31
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391713
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Tau.Neutrino said:


Morning

G’dday. It is a whole new year today.

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Date: 16/05/2026 09:08:49
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2391714
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Tau.Neutrino said:


Morning

That is the most active/angry I’ve ever seen a thunderstorm.

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Date: 16/05/2026 09:11:45
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2391715
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Libraries Destroyed This Book So It Wouldn’t Destroy You | Tales From the Bottle

This is a book even the library doesn’t want you reading – because it’s bad for your health.

“Shadows from the Walls of Death: Facts and Inferences Prefacing a Book of Specimens of Arsenical Wall Papers is an 1874 book by Dr. Robert C. Kedzie (1823–1902) of Michigan.
The book warns of the dangers of then-commonly used arsenic-pigmented wallpaper. It is an essay by Kedzie that introduces an album of 86 samples of toxic wallpapers. The book itself contains a dangerous concentration of arsenic compounds. The successful campaign against arsenical wallpapers urged by the book, along with the dangerous amount of the poison contained in the volume has led to the destruction of the vast majority of its original print run. Only five of the original 100 copies currently survive; the other 95 copies were deaccessioned and destroyed by the libraries who were its original recipients. The surviving copies may only be handled with special precautions.
As of 2026, the remaining copies were held at Harvard University Medical School, the U.S. National Library of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland (two copies), and the university libraries of Michigan State University and the University of Michigan. One of the copies in the National Library of Medicine has been digitized and is freely available online.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_nTNdgZ738

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Date: 16/05/2026 09:14:23
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391716
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


Libraries Destroyed This Book So It Wouldn’t Destroy You | Tales From the Bottle

This is a book even the library doesn’t want you reading – because it’s bad for your health.

“Shadows from the Walls of Death: Facts and Inferences Prefacing a Book of Specimens of Arsenical Wall Papers is an 1874 book by Dr. Robert C. Kedzie (1823–1902) of Michigan.
The book warns of the dangers of then-commonly used arsenic-pigmented wallpaper. It is an essay by Kedzie that introduces an album of 86 samples of toxic wallpapers. The book itself contains a dangerous concentration of arsenic compounds. The successful campaign against arsenical wallpapers urged by the book, along with the dangerous amount of the poison contained in the volume has led to the destruction of the vast majority of its original print run. Only five of the original 100 copies currently survive; the other 95 copies were deaccessioned and destroyed by the libraries who were its original recipients. The surviving copies may only be handled with special precautions.
As of 2026, the remaining copies were held at Harvard University Medical School, the U.S. National Library of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland (two copies), and the university libraries of Michigan State University and the University of Michigan. One of the copies in the National Library of Medicine has been digitized and is freely available online.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_nTNdgZ738

I’m not usually a fan of books being destroyed but in this case, it’s probably a good idea to keep these books out of general circulation. Those, and Marie Curie’s notebooks.

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Date: 16/05/2026 09:16:11
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391717
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

One Notion party awaits this man. Sounds like he’d fit right in.

“Independent Sydney MP Alex Greenwich has launched contempt proceedings against embattled MP Mark Latham.

It comes after Mr Latham attacked on social media a tribunal that found he had unlawfully vilified and sexually harassed Mr Greenwich.

Mr Greenwich’s lawyers asked Mr Latham to delete the post, prompting him to upload another comment.”

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Date: 16/05/2026 09:18:27
From: btm
ID: 2391718
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Morning.

Had a weird dream where I was working on a difficult problem in hypercomplex mathematics. I solved it, then when I woke up checked my solution, and it works.

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Date: 16/05/2026 09:19:57
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391719
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

btm said:


Morning.

Had a weird dream where I was working on a difficult problem in hypercomplex mathematics. I solved it, then when I woke up checked my solution, and it works.

:)

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Date: 16/05/2026 09:21:47
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391720
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

btm said:


Morning.

Had a weird dream where I was working on a difficult problem in hypercomplex mathematics. I solved it, then when I woke up checked my solution, and it works.

Amazing that you remembered the solution after waking!

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Date: 16/05/2026 09:28:10
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391721
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


btm said:

Morning.

Had a weird dream where I was working on a difficult problem in hypercomplex mathematics. I solved it, then when I woke up checked my solution, and it works.

Amazing that you remembered the solution after waking!

Yes. I have trouble bringing my dreams into the daylight.

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Date: 16/05/2026 09:30:25
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2391723
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Tau.Neutrino said:

Morning

G’dday. It is a whole new year today.

Smitted, Smitted and Smitted.

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Date: 16/05/2026 09:30:55
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2391724
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


Tau.Neutrino said:

Morning

That is the most active/angry I’ve ever seen a thunderstorm.

+1

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Date: 16/05/2026 09:31:15
From: ms spock
ID: 2391726
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Greetings Earthlings

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Date: 16/05/2026 09:34:15
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2391728
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:

Greetings Earthlings

:)

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Date: 16/05/2026 09:41:29
From: btm
ID: 2391729
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


btm said:

Morning.

Had a weird dream where I was working on a difficult problem in hypercomplex mathematics. I solved it, then when I woke up checked my solution, and it works.

Amazing that you remembered the solution after waking!

I’ve found that if I write my dreams down as soon as I wake, I can remember them long term, however weird.

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Date: 16/05/2026 09:45:32
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391730
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

btm said:


Divine Angel said:

btm said:

Morning.

Had a weird dream where I was working on a difficult problem in hypercomplex mathematics. I solved it, then when I woke up checked my solution, and it works.

Amazing that you remembered the solution after waking!

I’ve found that if I write my dreams down as soon as I wake, I can remember them long term, however weird.

It’s one thing to remember having a solution, entirely another to remember the entire, exact solution.

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Date: 16/05/2026 09:47:06
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2391731
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

btm said:


Divine Angel said:

btm said:

Morning.

Had a weird dream where I was working on a difficult problem in hypercomplex mathematics. I solved it, then when I woke up checked my solution, and it works.

Amazing that you remembered the solution after waking!

I’ve found that if I write my dreams down as soon as I wake, I can remember them long term, however weird.

Mine fade soon after waking as well. Even the memory of the memory of them fades.
They sometimes come back when I’m getting drowsy, more rarely when I’m completely (by my variable standards) awake. In that case I sometimes have trouble working out if it’s a real memory in the real world, or vice-versa.

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Date: 16/05/2026 09:52:34
From: Michael V
ID: 2391734
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

btm said:


Morning.

Had a weird dream where I was working on a difficult problem in hypercomplex mathematics. I solved it, then when I woke up checked my solution, and it works.

Cool!

:)

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Date: 16/05/2026 09:54:46
From: Michael V
ID: 2391735
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Tau.Neutrino said:


roughbarked said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

Morning

G’dday. It is a whole new year today.

Smitted, Smitted and Smitted.

Smitten?

Smited?

Smote?

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Date: 16/05/2026 09:55:06
From: ms spock
ID: 2391736
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


ms spock said:

Greetings Earthlings

:)

(((waves)))

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Date: 16/05/2026 09:57:22
From: ms spock
ID: 2391737
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

btm said:


Morning.

Had a weird dream where I was working on a difficult problem in hypercomplex mathematics. I solved it, then when I woke up checked my solution, and it works.

Wow! 😲😲😲

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Date: 16/05/2026 09:57:22
From: ms spock
ID: 2391738
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

btm said:


Morning.

Had a weird dream where I was working on a difficult problem in hypercomplex mathematics. I solved it, then when I woke up checked my solution, and it works.

Wow! 😲😲😲

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Date: 16/05/2026 10:20:04
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391740
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Tau.Neutrino said:

roughbarked said:

G’dday. It is a whole new year today.

Smitted, Smitted and Smitted.

Smitten?

Smited?

Smote?

Smited, I think.

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Date: 16/05/2026 10:26:39
From: transition
ID: 2391741
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

the rain for master roughbarked, he probably held his breath, turned blue and moved on yesterday waiting, but here it is anyway..

10.5678321mm +/-.1mm, some redundant accuracy in there to play with, to resolve, but given his presumed competencies being a clock repairer, a love of exactitude with measurement, doubt he’ll need his scientific calculator. I’d lend him my abacus but it’s quite chewed up, barely recognizable, just adding basic numbers I find quite stressful.

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Date: 16/05/2026 10:29:47
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391743
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

transition said:


the rain for master roughbarked, he probably held his breath, turned blue and moved on yesterday waiting, but here it is anyway..

10.5678321mm +/-.1mm, some redundant accuracy in there to play with, to resolve, but given his presumed competencies being a clock repairer, a love of exactitude with measurement, doubt he’ll need his scientific calculator. I’d lend him my abacus but it’s quite chewed up, barely recognizable, just adding basic numbers I find quite stressful.

:) Thanks, I’ve been watching it closely. Seems like some cells have more in them than others.

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Date: 16/05/2026 11:26:01
From: Arts
ID: 2391747
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

btm said:


Morning.

Had a weird dream where I was working on a difficult problem in hypercomplex mathematics. I solved it, then when I woke up checked my solution, and it works.

was this problem a real life one you were pondering then went to sleep, or one that your dream state created and solved that turned out to be factual?

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Date: 16/05/2026 11:35:00
From: dv
ID: 2391748
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Seems like BBC is winning the war against NordVPN today.

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Date: 16/05/2026 11:35:29
From: dv
ID: 2391749
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


btm said:

Morning.

Had a weird dream where I was working on a difficult problem in hypercomplex mathematics. I solved it, then when I woke up checked my solution, and it works.

Wow! 😲😲😲

Nice

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Date: 16/05/2026 11:53:16
From: btm
ID: 2391750
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


btm said:

Morning.

Had a weird dream where I was working on a difficult problem in hypercomplex mathematics. I solved it, then when I woke up checked my solution, and it works.

was this problem a real life one you were pondering then went to sleep, or one that your dream state created and solved that turned out to be factual?

It was a problem I’ve been trying to understand for a few weeks.

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Date: 16/05/2026 12:12:09
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391751
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Assignment guidelines:
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment and should be compliant with MOPP C/5.3 Academic integrity.

Unit Coordinator:
Under no circumstances are you to use genAI for this assignment. In fact, here are some things in which we will suspect AI use if they’re included in your assignment…

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Date: 16/05/2026 12:15:50
From: Arts
ID: 2391753
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

btm said:


Arts said:

btm said:

Morning.

Had a weird dream where I was working on a difficult problem in hypercomplex mathematics. I solved it, then when I woke up checked my solution, and it works.

was this problem a real life one you were pondering then went to sleep, or one that your dream state created and solved that turned out to be factual?

It was a problem I’ve been trying to understand for a few weeks.

well, that’s neat..

sleep is one of those things that help us solve complex problems. Lots of research out there..

Van Den Berg, N. H., Pozzobon, A., Fang, Z., Al-Kuwatli, J., Toor, B., Ray, L. B., & Fogel, S. M. (2022). Sleep enhances consolidation of memory traces for complex problem-solving skills. Cerebral Cortex, 32(4), 653-667.

Sio, U. N., Monaghan, P., & Ormerod, T. (2013). Sleep on it, but only if it is difficult: effects of sleep on problem solving. Memory & cognition, 41(2), 159-166.

Beijamini, F., Valentin, A., Jäger, R., Born, J., & Diekelmann, S. (2021). Sleep facilitates problem solving with no additional gain through targeted memory reactivation. Frontiers in behavioral neuroscience, 15, 645110.

we should all sleep more.

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Date: 16/05/2026 12:16:21
From: Arts
ID: 2391754
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Assignment guidelines:
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment and should be compliant with MOPP C/5.3 Academic integrity.

Unit Coordinator:
Under no circumstances are you to use genAI for this assignment. In fact, here are some things in which we will suspect AI use if they’re included in your assignment…

classic

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Date: 16/05/2026 12:19:45
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391755
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


Divine Angel said:

Assignment guidelines:
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment and should be compliant with MOPP C/5.3 Academic integrity.

Unit Coordinator:
Under no circumstances are you to use genAI for this assignment. In fact, here are some things in which we will suspect AI use if they’re included in your assignment…

classic

It’s tempting to deliberately include mistakes just so they know I haven’t used AI.

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Date: 16/05/2026 12:21:21
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2391756
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Assignment guidelines:
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment and should be compliant with MOPP C/5.3 Academic integrity.

Unit Coordinator:
Under no circumstances are you to use genAI for this assignment. In fact, here are some things in which we will suspect AI use if they’re included in your assignment…

Are you allowed to use google?

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Date: 16/05/2026 12:26:39
From: party_pants
ID: 2391757
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Assignment guidelines:
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment and should be compliant with MOPP C/5.3 Academic integrity.

Unit Coordinator:
Under no circumstances are you to use genAI for this assignment. In fact, here are some things in which we will suspect AI use if they’re included in your assignment…

The unit coordinator probably used AI to write the assignment topic.

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Date: 16/05/2026 12:31:33
From: Arts
ID: 2391758
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


Divine Angel said:

Assignment guidelines:
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment and should be compliant with MOPP C/5.3 Academic integrity.

Unit Coordinator:
Under no circumstances are you to use genAI for this assignment. In fact, here are some things in which we will suspect AI use if they’re included in your assignment…

The unit coordinator probably used AI to write the assignment topic.

meh I use AI to refine assessment topics… the difference is that the UC has done the leg work to get to their position, the background research, the critical thinking, the publications (presumably) etc… the undergrad needs to do the same, but I agree that the use of AI absolutely needs to be ethical…

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Date: 16/05/2026 12:32:17
From: Arts
ID: 2391759
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

maybe I should create a student profile, name it AI, and allocate all marks where AI has been indicated to that student.

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Date: 16/05/2026 12:32:58
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391761
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


maybe I should create a student profile, name it AI, and allocate all marks where AI has been indicated to that student.

:)

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Date: 16/05/2026 12:35:00
From: party_pants
ID: 2391762
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


party_pants said:

Divine Angel said:

Assignment guidelines:
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment and should be compliant with MOPP C/5.3 Academic integrity.

Unit Coordinator:
Under no circumstances are you to use genAI for this assignment. In fact, here are some things in which we will suspect AI use if they’re included in your assignment…

The unit coordinator probably used AI to write the assignment topic.

meh I use AI to refine assessment topics… the difference is that the UC has done the leg work to get to their position, the background research, the critical thinking, the publications (presumably) etc… the undergrad needs to do the same, but I agree that the use of AI absolutely needs to be ethical…

I have not really explored the topic of “ethical use of AI”, not being in that line of work. But I see what you mean, it should be a finishing and polishing tool, not doing the intellectual heavy lifting.

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Date: 16/05/2026 12:36:56
From: kii
ID: 2391763
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’m awake, though I may have misplaced a few hours.

I knew it was Saturday when I woke up, then somehow managed to think it was Friday. When I went out the kitchen my son was watching whatever-the-fuck it is that he spends a lot of time watching. I asked him why he was home…

He muttered something at me.

Derp…

When I fired up the laptop, after it had been doing updates overnight, the scanned copy of mr kii’s Death Certificate was open. I haven’t had that document open for ages.

Now I feel discombobulated.

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Date: 16/05/2026 12:38:26
From: party_pants
ID: 2391764
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


Arts said:

party_pants said:

The unit coordinator probably used AI to write the assignment topic.

meh I use AI to refine assessment topics… the difference is that the UC has done the leg work to get to their position, the background research, the critical thinking, the publications (presumably) etc… the undergrad needs to do the same, but I agree that the use of AI absolutely needs to be ethical…

I have not really explored the topic of “ethical use of AI”, not being in that line of work. But I see what you mean, it should be a finishing and polishing tool, not doing the intellectual heavy lifting.

Which is somehow ironic, given that the express purpose of this kind of AI is to do the intellectual heavy lifting and put the humans out of work who would otherwise need be doing it.

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Date: 16/05/2026 12:38:34
From: Arts
ID: 2391765
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

My daughter’s boyfriend gave her some flowers. This was one of them. The phone ai is not helpful. Any ideas of what this one is ?

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Date: 16/05/2026 12:38:35
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391766
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


Arts said:

party_pants said:

The unit coordinator probably used AI to write the assignment topic.

meh I use AI to refine assessment topics… the difference is that the UC has done the leg work to get to their position, the background research, the critical thinking, the publications (presumably) etc… the undergrad needs to do the same, but I agree that the use of AI absolutely needs to be ethical…

I have not really explored the topic of “ethical use of AI”, not being in that line of work. But I see what you mean, it should be a finishing and polishing tool, not doing the intellectual heavy lifting.

Polishing is a good comparison because it is really only finer and finer scratches until it looks smooth and polished to the naked eye but still quite scratched under magnification.

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Date: 16/05/2026 12:38:46
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391767
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


Arts said:

party_pants said:

The unit coordinator probably used AI to write the assignment topic.

meh I use AI to refine assessment topics… the difference is that the UC has done the leg work to get to their position, the background research, the critical thinking, the publications (presumably) etc… the undergrad needs to do the same, but I agree that the use of AI absolutely needs to be ethical…

I have not really explored the topic of “ethical use of AI”, not being in that line of work. But I see what you mean, it should be a finishing and polishing tool, not doing the intellectual heavy lifting.

We do have Alvie the AI tool. Feed Alvie your assignment and it will pick up spelling errors, slips in academic writing, referencing errors etc. Obviously won’t give any feedback on content but it’s useful for technical things.

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Date: 16/05/2026 12:39:38
From: Arts
ID: 2391768
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


party_pants said:

Arts said:

meh I use AI to refine assessment topics… the difference is that the UC has done the leg work to get to their position, the background research, the critical thinking, the publications (presumably) etc… the undergrad needs to do the same, but I agree that the use of AI absolutely needs to be ethical…

I have not really explored the topic of “ethical use of AI”, not being in that line of work. But I see what you mean, it should be a finishing and polishing tool, not doing the intellectual heavy lifting.

Which is somehow ironic, given that the express purpose of this kind of AI is to do the intellectual heavy lifting and put the humans out of work who would otherwise need be doing it.

is that the express purpose?

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Date: 16/05/2026 12:41:36
From: party_pants
ID: 2391769
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


party_pants said:

party_pants said:

I have not really explored the topic of “ethical use of AI”, not being in that line of work. But I see what you mean, it should be a finishing and polishing tool, not doing the intellectual heavy lifting.

Which is somehow ironic, given that the express purpose of this kind of AI is to do the intellectual heavy lifting and put the humans out of work who would otherwise need be doing it.

is that the express purpose?

According to the tech billionaires, yes. Although they would not word it so bluntly.

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Date: 16/05/2026 12:42:10
From: kii
ID: 2391770
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


Arts said:

party_pants said:

The unit coordinator probably used AI to write the assignment topic.

meh I use AI to refine assessment topics… the difference is that the UC has done the leg work to get to their position, the background research, the critical thinking, the publications (presumably) etc… the undergrad needs to do the same, but I agree that the use of AI absolutely needs to be ethical…

I have not really explored the topic of “ethical use of AI”, not being in that line of work. But I see what you mean, it should be a finishing and polishing tool, not doing the intellectual heavy lifting.

Agree, but I know fuck all about AI other than the data centres + water usage etc. Too many other things to think about.

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Date: 16/05/2026 12:45:40
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391771
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

There’s a viral tweet which says a guy is spending $15k a week (month? Can’t remember) on Claude AI, and a response which says he could hire someone for that money.

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Date: 16/05/2026 12:46:29
From: buffy
ID: 2391772
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’m back. I didn’t expect to get so much weeding and replanting done. The critters in the garden had managed to eat all my lettuce and broccoli seedlings. Fortunately I had some more in my propagation area. The rain is now starting. Sort of. It’s a bare sprinkle and mostly going around us.

Mount Gambier radar

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Date: 16/05/2026 12:51:34
From: kii
ID: 2391773
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

My screen protector kit came in a box, with no useful directions. It does have some descriptions of the product:

Elegant are edge
Hardness of 9H
Top vent sexual
Wonderful Anti-fingerprint Effect

I think I might go back to Friday where my brain didn’t have this information.

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Date: 16/05/2026 12:52:06
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2391774
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Quora told me (implying an undisputed fact) that Maralyn Munroe had an IQ of 165, 5more than Einstein.

I asked the bingbot what it thought, and it told me:

“Claims that Marilyn Monroe had an IQ of 165 or 168 are unverified and likely myths, with no documented evidence of her ever taking a formal IQ test.
Marilyn Monroe is often cited as having an exceptionally high IQ, with figures like 165 or 168 appearing in popular media and online lists

However, there is no credible documentation that she ever took a professionally administered IQ test, and these numbers appear to have originated from anecdotal sources or internet speculation rather than verified records

Snopes and other fact-checking sources confirm that the widely circulated IQ claims are unsubstantiated
.
Despite the lack of formal IQ evidence, Monroe demonstrated considerable intellectual curiosity and capability. She maintained a personal library of over 400 books, covering literature, philosophy, politics, psychology, and other subjects

. She also took philosophy classes at UCLA and engaged deeply with creative and intellectual pursuits, showing a level of thoughtfulness and self-education that contrasted sharply with her Hollywood “dumb blonde” image

Monroe’s intelligence was reflected in her strategic career decisions, interest in literature and philosophy, and ability to manage her own production company, rather than in a numerical IQ score

While her exact IQ remains unknown, her life and accomplishments indicate she was well above average in intelligence, even if the specific numbers often cited are myths.”

Which all seems reasonable.

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Date: 16/05/2026 12:54:21
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2391775
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Arts said:

Divine Angel said:

Assignment guidelines:
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment and should be compliant with MOPP C/5.3 Academic integrity.

Unit Coordinator:
Under no circumstances are you to use genAI for this assignment. In fact, here are some things in which we will suspect AI use if they’re included in your assignment…

classic

It’s tempting to deliberately include mistakes just so they know I haven’t used AI.

What?

Surely mistakes are evidence that you have use AI.

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Date: 16/05/2026 13:40:46
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391779
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

A man in his thirties has been attacked by a shark at Rottnest Island, off Perth’s coast.

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Date: 16/05/2026 13:44:00
From: btm
ID: 2391780
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


btm said:

Arts said:

was this problem a real life one you were pondering then went to sleep, or one that your dream state created and solved that turned out to be factual?

It was a problem I’ve been trying to understand for a few weeks.

well, that’s neat..

sleep is one of those things that help us solve complex problems. Lots of research out there..

Van Den Berg, N. H., Pozzobon, A., Fang, Z., Al-Kuwatli, J., Toor, B., Ray, L. B., & Fogel, S. M. (2022). Sleep enhances consolidation of memory traces for complex problem-solving skills. Cerebral Cortex, 32(4), 653-667.

Sio, U. N., Monaghan, P., & Ormerod, T. (2013). Sleep on it, but only if it is difficult: effects of sleep on problem solving. Memory & cognition, 41(2), 159-166.

Beijamini, F., Valentin, A., Jäger, R., Born, J., & Diekelmann, S. (2021). Sleep facilitates problem solving with no additional gain through targeted memory reactivation. Frontiers in behavioral neuroscience, 15, 645110.

we should all sleep more.

Very interesting. Thanks Arts.

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Date: 16/05/2026 13:50:17
From: kii
ID: 2391783
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

btm said:


Arts said:

btm said:

It was a problem I’ve been trying to understand for a few weeks.

well, that’s neat..

sleep is one of those things that help us solve complex problems. Lots of research out there..

Van Den Berg, N. H., Pozzobon, A., Fang, Z., Al-Kuwatli, J., Toor, B., Ray, L. B., & Fogel, S. M. (2022). Sleep enhances consolidation of memory traces for complex problem-solving skills. Cerebral Cortex, 32(4), 653-667.

Sio, U. N., Monaghan, P., & Ormerod, T. (2013). Sleep on it, but only if it is difficult: effects of sleep on problem solving. Memory & cognition, 41(2), 159-166.

Beijamini, F., Valentin, A., Jäger, R., Born, J., & Diekelmann, S. (2021). Sleep facilitates problem solving with no additional gain through targeted memory reactivation. Frontiers in behavioral neuroscience, 15, 645110.

we should all sleep more.

Very interesting. Thanks Arts.

Many years ago, in my 2nd hippy phase, I did a few workshops on Understanding Dreams.
Interesting stuff about documenting your dreams, how to plan a night’s sleep for useful dreaming etc.

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Date: 16/05/2026 13:59:23
From: dv
ID: 2391785
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


There’s a viral tweet which says a guy is spending $15k a week (month? Can’t remember) on Claude AI, and a response which says he could hire someone for that money.

What’s his profession?

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Date: 16/05/2026 14:00:21
From: dv
ID: 2391786
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


My daughter’s boyfriend gave her some flowers. This was one of them. The phone ai is not helpful. Any ideas of what this one is ?


Maybe get her to take a picture of one of the flowers.

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Date: 16/05/2026 14:08:10
From: buffy
ID: 2391787
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’m going to lie down and read. My bushwandering friend is weeding her bookshelves again. Last time she gave me folklore stuff. Today she gave me the following three sciencey stuff.

“The Florey. The story of The Sheep Hilton”

“Dictionary of the History of Science”

And “The Oxford Book of Food Plants”

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Date: 16/05/2026 14:09:00
From: roughbarked
ID: 2391788
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


Arts said:

My daughter’s boyfriend gave her some flowers. This was one of them. The phone ai is not helpful. Any ideas of what this one is ?


Maybe get her to take a picture of one of the flowers.

might help.

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Date: 16/05/2026 14:11:26
From: kii
ID: 2391789
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


Arts said:

My daughter’s boyfriend gave her some flowers. This was one of them. The phone ai is not helpful. Any ideas of what this one is ?


Maybe get her to take a picture of one of the flowers.

Um…I think that is a photo of the flower in question.

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Date: 16/05/2026 14:12:54
From: Arts
ID: 2391791
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


A man in his thirties has been attacked by a shark at Rottnest Island, off Perth’s coast.

you mean a shark was swimming peacefully and the man entered their territory and went spearfishing and the shark sharked.

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Date: 16/05/2026 14:13:50
From: dv
ID: 2391792
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


dv said:

Arts said:

My daughter’s boyfriend gave her some flowers. This was one of them. The phone ai is not helpful. Any ideas of what this one is ?


Maybe get her to take a picture of one of the flowers.

Um…I think that is a photo of the flower in question.

Well I’ll be darned.

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Date: 16/05/2026 14:14:40
From: Arts
ID: 2391793
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


Arts said:

My daughter’s boyfriend gave her some flowers. This was one of them. The phone ai is not helpful. Any ideas of what this one is ?


Maybe get her to take a picture of one of the flowers.

that is the flower.. we are calling it a fluffy flower until we get a correct version

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Date: 16/05/2026 14:17:35
From: Arts
ID: 2391794
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


dv said:

Arts said:

My daughter’s boyfriend gave her some flowers. This was one of them. The phone ai is not helpful. Any ideas of what this one is ?


Maybe get her to take a picture of one of the flowers.

that is the flower.. we are calling it a fluffy flower until we get a correct version

A side view.

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Date: 16/05/2026 14:18:35
From: dv
ID: 2391795
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Dianthus green ball?

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Date: 16/05/2026 14:20:03
From: Arts
ID: 2391796
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


Dianthus green ball?

google says yes… thank you

the AI on the phone photo ap was giving me all sorts of things, but not that… problem solved.

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Date: 16/05/2026 14:20:39
From: kii
ID: 2391797
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


kii said:

dv said:

Maybe get her to take a picture of one of the flowers.

Um…I think that is a photo of the flower in question.

Well I’ll be darned.

It’s all very simple actually. Read the words, comprehend them, then respond.

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Date: 16/05/2026 14:22:24
From: kii
ID: 2391798
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


dv said:

kii said:

Um…I think that is a photo of the flower in question.

Well I’ll be darned.

It’s all very simple actually. Read the words, comprehend them, then respond.


Oops, I didn’t mean to post that meme. I got confused 😕

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Date: 16/05/2026 14:23:28
From: dv
ID: 2391799
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


dv said:

kii said:

Um…I think that is a photo of the flower in question.

Well I’ll be darned.

It’s all very simple actually. Read the words, comprehend them, then respond.


I thought it was a not-very-helpful photograph of the yellow flower.

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Date: 16/05/2026 14:24:14
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2391800
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


dv said:

Arts said:

My daughter’s boyfriend gave her some flowers. This was one of them. The phone ai is not helpful. Any ideas of what this one is ?


Maybe get her to take a picture of one of the flowers.

that is the flower.. we are calling it a fluffy flower until we get a correct version

Dianthus barbatus ‘Green Trick’

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Date: 16/05/2026 14:33:08
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2391801
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


Arts said:

dv said:

Maybe get her to take a picture of one of the flowers.

that is the flower.. we are calling it a fluffy flower until we get a correct version

A side view.

Is he trying to tell her something.

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Date: 16/05/2026 14:36:52
From: kii
ID: 2391802
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


kii said:

dv said:

Well I’ll be darned.

It’s all very simple actually. Read the words, comprehend them, then respond.


I thought it was a not-very-helpful photograph of the yellow flower.

Picky picky.

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Date: 16/05/2026 14:36:56
From: Arts
ID: 2391803
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


Arts said:

Arts said:

that is the flower.. we are calling it a fluffy flower until we get a correct version

A side view.

Is he trying to tell her something.

what would he be trying to tell her?

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Date: 16/05/2026 14:49:17
From: kii
ID: 2391804
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


Peak Warming Man said:

Arts said:

A side view.

Is he trying to tell her something.

what would he be trying to tell her?

“Dianthus barbatus ‘Green Trick’ (often called Sweet William or Green Ball) symbolizes creativity, renewal, good fortune, and quiet sophistication.”

From that Al dude.

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Date: 16/05/2026 14:54:29
From: dv
ID: 2391805
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The idea of a green flower is surprising because one typically thinks of the advantage of standing out from the foliage in order to attract insects.

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Date: 16/05/2026 14:57:30
From: party_pants
ID: 2391807
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


…. symbolizes creativity, renewal, good fortune, and quiet sophistication.”

From that Al dude.

I wonder who gets to make up these things

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Date: 16/05/2026 15:53:59
From: ms spock
ID: 2391814
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


btm said:

Arts said:

was this problem a real life one you were pondering then went to sleep, or one that your dream state created and solved that turned out to be factual?

It was a problem I’ve been trying to understand for a few weeks.

well, that’s neat..

sleep is one of those things that help us solve complex problems. Lots of research out there..

Van Den Berg, N. H., Pozzobon, A., Fang, Z., Al-Kuwatli, J., Toor, B., Ray, L. B., & Fogel, S. M. (2022). Sleep enhances consolidation of memory traces for complex problem-solving skills. Cerebral Cortex, 32(4), 653-667.

Sio, U. N., Monaghan, P., & Ormerod, T. (2013). Sleep on it, but only if it is difficult: effects of sleep on problem solving. Memory & cognition, 41(2), 159-166.

Beijamini, F., Valentin, A., Jäger, R., Born, J., & Diekelmann, S. (2021). Sleep facilitates problem solving with no additional gain through targeted memory reactivation. Frontiers in behavioral neuroscience, 15, 645110.

we should all sleep more.

+1

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Date: 16/05/2026 15:55:11
From: ms spock
ID: 2391815
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Arts said:

Divine Angel said:

Assignment guidelines:
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment and should be compliant with MOPP C/5.3 Academic integrity.

Unit Coordinator:
Under no circumstances are you to use genAI for this assignment. In fact, here are some things in which we will suspect AI use if they’re included in your assignment…

classic

It’s tempting to deliberately include mistakes just so they know I haven’t used AI.

Academia gone a bit mad. That’s most amusing.

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Date: 16/05/2026 15:56:12
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2391816
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Arts said:

btm said:

It was a problem I’ve been trying to understand for a few weeks.

well, that’s neat..

sleep is one of those things that help us solve complex problems. Lots of research out there..

Van Den Berg, N. H., Pozzobon, A., Fang, Z., Al-Kuwatli, J., Toor, B., Ray, L. B., & Fogel, S. M. (2022). Sleep enhances consolidation of memory traces for complex problem-solving skills. Cerebral Cortex, 32(4), 653-667.

Sio, U. N., Monaghan, P., & Ormerod, T. (2013). Sleep on it, but only if it is difficult: effects of sleep on problem solving. Memory & cognition, 41(2), 159-166.

Beijamini, F., Valentin, A., Jäger, R., Born, J., & Diekelmann, S. (2021). Sleep facilitates problem solving with no additional gain through targeted memory reactivation. Frontiers in behavioral neuroscience, 15, 645110.

we should all sleep more.

+1

Oh sleep, come to me,
You are night’s daughter
And I’ll give you my eyes
For the colours that rise
As time’s echoes reflect
On your waters

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Date: 16/05/2026 15:59:27
From: kii
ID: 2391817
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’m attempting to nap right now. Nearby crowds are cheering and whistles and horns blasting. Fucking Saturday sports shit.

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Date: 16/05/2026 16:08:57
From: transition
ID: 2391819
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

another load of wood, RB is going to unload it for me

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Date: 16/05/2026 16:09:35
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2391820
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Rothfire, a Queensland horse, won the Doomben Ten Thousand.
Over.

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Date: 16/05/2026 16:11:08
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2391821
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

transition said:


another load of wood, RB is going to unload it for me

He’s a good boy, a real good boy.

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Date: 16/05/2026 16:43:32
From: ms spock
ID: 2391829
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


ms spock said:

Arts said:

well, that’s neat..

sleep is one of those things that help us solve complex problems. Lots of research out there..

Van Den Berg, N. H., Pozzobon, A., Fang, Z., Al-Kuwatli, J., Toor, B., Ray, L. B., & Fogel, S. M. (2022). Sleep enhances consolidation of memory traces for complex problem-solving skills. Cerebral Cortex, 32(4), 653-667.

Sio, U. N., Monaghan, P., & Ormerod, T. (2013). Sleep on it, but only if it is difficult: effects of sleep on problem solving. Memory & cognition, 41(2), 159-166.

Beijamini, F., Valentin, A., Jäger, R., Born, J., & Diekelmann, S. (2021). Sleep facilitates problem solving with no additional gain through targeted memory reactivation. Frontiers in behavioral neuroscience, 15, 645110.

we should all sleep more.

+1

Oh sleep, come to me,
You are night’s daughter
And I’ll give you my eyes
For the colours that rise
As time’s echoes reflect
On your waters

:)

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Date: 16/05/2026 16:46:27
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2391831
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


The Rev Dodgson said:

ms spock said:

+1

Oh sleep, come to me,
You are night’s daughter
And I’ll give you my eyes
For the colours that rise
As time’s echoes reflect
On your waters

:)

The full thing is in the music thread and well worth a listen :)

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Date: 16/05/2026 17:06:10
From: ms spock
ID: 2391835
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


I’m going to lie down and read. My bushwandering friend is weeding her bookshelves again. Last time she gave me folklore stuff. Today she gave me the following three sciencey stuff.

“The Florey. The story of The Sheep Hilton”

“Dictionary of the History of Science”

And “The Oxford Book of Food Plants”


You did well.

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Date: 16/05/2026 17:14:59
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391837
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


buffy said:

I’m going to lie down and read. My bushwandering friend is weeding her bookshelves again. Last time she gave me folklore stuff. Today she gave me the following three sciencey stuff.

“The Florey. The story of The Sheep Hilton”

“Dictionary of the History of Science”

And “The Oxford Book of Food Plants”


You did well.

+1

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Date: 16/05/2026 18:27:08
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2391855
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


ms spock said:

Arts said:

well, that’s neat..

sleep is one of those things that help us solve complex problems. Lots of research out there..

Van Den Berg, N. H., Pozzobon, A., Fang, Z., Al-Kuwatli, J., Toor, B., Ray, L. B., & Fogel, S. M. (2022). Sleep enhances consolidation of memory traces for complex problem-solving skills. Cerebral Cortex, 32(4), 653-667.

Sio, U. N., Monaghan, P., & Ormerod, T. (2013). Sleep on it, but only if it is difficult: effects of sleep on problem solving. Memory & cognition, 41(2), 159-166.

Beijamini, F., Valentin, A., Jäger, R., Born, J., & Diekelmann, S. (2021). Sleep facilitates problem solving with no additional gain through targeted memory reactivation. Frontiers in behavioral neuroscience, 15, 645110.

we should all sleep more.

+1

Oh sleep, come to me,
You are night’s daughter
And I’ll give you my eyes
For the colours that rise
As time’s echoes reflect
On your waters

plenty of time to sleep later

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Date: 16/05/2026 18:33:08
From: buffy
ID: 2391858
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Going to eat tea now.

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Date: 16/05/2026 18:36:20
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2391859
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Going to eat tea now.

Yeah, that’ll be alright.

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Date: 16/05/2026 18:54:28
From: ms spock
ID: 2391862
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

So I cleaned up the caravan and did a fair bit of work.

The caravan guy is coming in the morning to fix the kitchen tap which has broken.

You know that you have been in temporary accommodation for too long when you are getting repairs on the caravan.

No kitchen and no laundry for 7 months is challenging.

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Date: 16/05/2026 19:12:25
From: buffy
ID: 2391867
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


So I cleaned up the caravan and did a fair bit of work.

The caravan guy is coming in the morning to fix the kitchen tap which has broken.

You know that you have been in temporary accommodation for too long when you are getting repairs on the caravan.

No kitchen and no laundry for 7 months is challenging.

We did the no laundry thing when we were first married and moved to the Western District in drought. Used the laundromat for nearly 18 months, if I remember rightly. When you have to buy water on backload in the local milk tankers, you don’t do the washing at home. I haven’t had the kitchen challenge.

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Date: 16/05/2026 19:59:59
From: ms spock
ID: 2391878
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


ms spock said:

So I cleaned up the caravan and did a fair bit of work.

The caravan guy is coming in the morning to fix the kitchen tap which has broken.

You know that you have been in temporary accommodation for too long when you are getting repairs on the caravan.

No kitchen and no laundry for 7 months is challenging.

We did the no laundry thing when we were first married and moved to the Western District in drought. Used the laundromat for nearly 18 months, if I remember rightly. When you have to buy water on backload in the local milk tankers, you don’t do the washing at home. I haven’t had the kitchen challenge.

The local laundry mat is good.

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Date: 16/05/2026 20:00:51
From: dv
ID: 2391879
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1FNNWaicRz/

Naw ah umnae

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Date: 16/05/2026 20:14:54
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391882
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Apparently I’m a monster for not liking Project Hail Mary 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Date: 16/05/2026 20:19:17
From: party_pants
ID: 2391883
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Apparently I’m a monster for not liking Project Hail Mary 🤷🏻‍♀️

The words are definitely English, but when arranged in that order they convey no meaning.

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Date: 16/05/2026 20:21:55
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391884
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

party_pants said:


Divine Angel said:

Apparently I’m a monster for not liking Project Hail Mary 🤷🏻‍♀️

The words are definitely English, but when arranged in that order they convey no meaning.

Project Hail Mary is a film based on a novel written by the guy who wrote The Martian. Everyone loves the film except me, and my sister’s just called me a monster for not liking it.

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Date: 16/05/2026 20:25:09
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2391886
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

how to get more wishes from a genie. Nerds will probably like this.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1503967217948796

Link

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Date: 16/05/2026 20:26:49
From: party_pants
ID: 2391887
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


party_pants said:

Divine Angel said:

Apparently I’m a monster for not liking Project Hail Mary 🤷🏻‍♀️

The words are definitely English, but when arranged in that order they convey no meaning.

Project Hail Mary is a film based on a novel written by the guy who wrote The Martian. Everyone loves the film except me, and my sister’s just called me a monster for not liking it.

Oh. I wouldn’t take it to heart. I am completely divorced from that sort of popular culture, so I wouldn’t have watched in the first place to know whether I even liked it or not.

What sort of monster does that make me?
Don’t reply, I won’t change.

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Date: 16/05/2026 20:30:30
From: Neophyte
ID: 2391888
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


party_pants said:

Divine Angel said:

Apparently I’m a monster for not liking Project Hail Mary 🤷🏻‍♀️

The words are definitely English, but when arranged in that order they convey no meaning.

Project Hail Mary is a film based on a novel written by the guy who wrote The Martian. Everyone loves the film except me, and my sister’s just called me a monster for not liking it.

Forty years ago a work colleague’s kids called her inhuman because she didn’t cry watching “ET”

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Date: 16/05/2026 20:35:03
From: kii
ID: 2391889
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


Divine Angel said:

party_pants said:

The words are definitely English, but when arranged in that order they convey no meaning.

Project Hail Mary is a film based on a novel written by the guy who wrote The Martian. Everyone loves the film except me, and my sister’s just called me a monster for not liking it.

Forty years ago a work colleague’s kids called her inhuman because she didn’t cry watching “ET”

I’ve never seen ET. It’s one of the most repulsive things I’ve ever seen.

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Date: 16/05/2026 20:36:54
From: kii
ID: 2391890
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Apparently I’m a monster for not liking Project Hail Mary 🤷🏻‍♀️

Wait until the Disney version comes out.

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Date: 16/05/2026 20:42:55
From: party_pants
ID: 2391891
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Neophyte said:

Divine Angel said:

Project Hail Mary is a film based on a novel written by the guy who wrote The Martian. Everyone loves the film except me, and my sister’s just called me a monster for not liking it.

Forty years ago a work colleague’s kids called her inhuman because she didn’t cry watching “ET”

I’ve never seen ET. It’s one of the most repulsive things I’ve ever seen.

One of the few popular films I did watch.

First time we ever went to the cinema, as a family outing.

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Date: 16/05/2026 20:51:27
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2391892
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

That shark attack victim has sadly died.

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Date: 16/05/2026 20:53:09
From: Kingy
ID: 2391894
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


Divine Angel said:

party_pants said:

The words are definitely English, but when arranged in that order they convey no meaning.

Project Hail Mary is a film based on a novel written by the guy who wrote The Martian. Everyone loves the film except me, and my sister’s just called me a monster for not liking it.

Forty years ago a work colleague’s kids called her inhuman because she didn’t cry watching “ET”

I didn’t watch it because the puppet ET was so fake I laughed at it.

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Date: 16/05/2026 21:04:55
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391897
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Neophyte said:


Divine Angel said:

party_pants said:

The words are definitely English, but when arranged in that order they convey no meaning.

Project Hail Mary is a film based on a novel written by the guy who wrote The Martian. Everyone loves the film except me, and my sister’s just called me a monster for not liking it.

Forty years ago a work colleague’s kids called her inhuman because she didn’t cry watching “ET”

I don’t cry in movies either, except in the rare circumstance where the movie reflects something going on in my life. Or when Artax dies.

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Date: 16/05/2026 21:08:18
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2391898
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 16/05/2026 21:15:37
From: party_pants
ID: 2391900
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


That shark attack victim has sadly died.

Yes, I heard that. Seems to have been spear-fishing :(

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Date: 16/05/2026 21:40:34
From: buffy
ID: 2391903
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Neophyte said:

Divine Angel said:

Project Hail Mary is a film based on a novel written by the guy who wrote The Martian. Everyone loves the film except me, and my sister’s just called me a monster for not liking it.

Forty years ago a work colleague’s kids called her inhuman because she didn’t cry watching “ET”

I don’t cry in movies either, except in the rare circumstance where the movie reflects something going on in my life. Or when Artax dies.

I sobbed at the cinema when I went to see “Remains of the Day” and I wasn’t the only one. It was a long time ago.

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Date: 16/05/2026 22:32:14
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 2391911
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Neophyte said:

Divine Angel said:

Project Hail Mary is a film based on a novel written by the guy who wrote The Martian. Everyone loves the film except me, and my sister’s just called me a monster for not liking it.

Forty years ago a work colleague’s kids called her inhuman because she didn’t cry watching “ET”

I don’t cry in movies either, except in the rare circumstance where the movie reflects something going on in my life. Or when Artax dies.

Do you identify as a horse?

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Date: 16/05/2026 23:12:14
From: Woodie
ID: 2391925
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

hmmmmm…. better not set fire to the house.

I use a STELL BUCKET (not plastic) to empty the ash from the fire.

Just cleaned the fire out tonight, and the bucket was still warm from when I cleaned the fire out last night to light last night’s fire!!!!!!

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Date: 16/05/2026 23:18:40
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2391930
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


hmmmmm…. better not set fire to the house.

I use a STELL BUCKET (not plastic) to empty the ash from the fire.

Just cleaned the fire out tonight, and the bucket was still warm from when I cleaned the fire out last night to light last night’s fire!!!!!!

A Stell brand steel bucket.

Yeah, be careful. Maybe wet the bucket before retiring for the night.

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Date: 16/05/2026 23:18:50
From: Kingy
ID: 2391931
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


hmmmmm…. better not set fire to the house.

I use a STELL BUCKET (not plastic) to empty the ash from the fire.

Just cleaned the fire out tonight, and the bucket was still warm from when I cleaned the fire out last night to light last night’s fire!!!!!!

Been to many a fire from people who emptied the “cold” ash from last night and dumped it somewhere.

I tell them to plunge their bare hands into the ash to decide if it’s cold, not just look at it and see that it’s not actually on fire at this moment.

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Date: 16/05/2026 23:22:54
From: Woodie
ID: 2391934
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


Woodie said:

hmmmmm…. better not set fire to the house.

I use a STELL BUCKET (not plastic) to empty the ash from the fire.

Just cleaned the fire out tonight, and the bucket was still warm from when I cleaned the fire out last night to light last night’s fire!!!!!!

A Stell brand steel bucket.

Yeah, be careful. Maybe wet the bucket before retiring for the night.

It’s outside as we speak, for the night. It was only tepidly warm anyway. Not egg fryingly hot.

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Date: 17/05/2026 06:14:31
From: ms spock
ID: 2392051
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning Holidayers

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Date: 17/05/2026 06:15:16
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2392053
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:

Good morning Holidayers

Morning ms spock.

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Date: 17/05/2026 06:25:06
From: Woodie
ID: 2392059
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


ms spock said:

Good morning Holidayers

Morning ms spock.

Oh look. It’s light outside.

Morning Spocky.😁

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Date: 17/05/2026 06:37:06
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392069
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Top of 24, maybe a shower or two. Rain was forecast yesterday and we got a heavy shower for about five minutes around 8.30pm.

Got some good essay writing done yesterday so I hope that continues today. Also grocery shopping today.

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Date: 17/05/2026 06:38:48
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2392073
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Top of 24, maybe a shower or two. Rain was forecast yesterday and we got a heavy shower for about five minutes around 8.30pm.

Got some good essay writing done yesterday so I hope that continues today. Also grocery shopping today.

I’ll probably put my Coles order together at some stage.

But first, Eurovision. Then, some more sleep.

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Date: 17/05/2026 06:41:10
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392074
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Yesterday a pole at the carpark jumped out and attacked me. Kept waking up last night cos every time I rolled over on my bruised arm, it hurt and woke me. It’s a decent bruise 😒

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Date: 17/05/2026 06:44:03
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2392078
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Yesterday a pole at the carpark jumped out and attacked me. Kept waking up last night cos every time I rolled over on my bruised arm, it hurt and woke me. It’s a decent bruise 😒

The physical world has certainly been booby-trapped for you this year :(

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Date: 17/05/2026 08:05:10
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392113
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Looked through the live blog on ABC News, but the blog was stuck in a loop. Tried to close the tab but the browser (Chrome) crashed. Restarted, panicked when it didn’t automatically restore all of my 58 tabs, but then I remembered the History button. Crisis averted. 90% of those tabs are related to my uni essay and although I have the DOIs for each, I didn’t really want to go through the reference list to C&P them all.

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Date: 17/05/2026 08:25:19
From: buffy
ID: 2392122
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 11 degrees at the back door, overcast. We are forecast 16 degrees with a shower or two.

And in overnight news, at 4.40am there was a crashing noise from the pantry. Upon investigation, the milkshake container with drinking straws in it was on the floor. Further investigation suggested our visiting rat had been mucking around in there. Eaten into a packet of peanuts. And carefully removed almost all the biscuits from a packet of Cheds and put them in a corner “for later”. I moved a couple of bins around and the rat shot off out through the kitchen to the back door. The Blondes when “Uh?! Is something happening?” So I did a quick clean of the floor and took some of the cache of peanuts and biscuits outside and put them in the rat trap. Rattus hasn’t fallen for that yet. I guess I’m going to have to put the trap on the floor in the pantry tonight. I doubt it will be coming into the house in the daytime.

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Date: 17/05/2026 08:49:34
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392134
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Good morning Holidayers. Presently 11 degrees at the back door, overcast. We are forecast 16 degrees with a shower or two.

And in overnight news, at 4.40am there was a crashing noise from the pantry. Upon investigation, the milkshake container with drinking straws in it was on the floor. Further investigation suggested our visiting rat had been mucking around in there. Eaten into a packet of peanuts. And carefully removed almost all the biscuits from a packet of Cheds and put them in a corner “for later”. I moved a couple of bins around and the rat shot off out through the kitchen to the back door. The Blondes when “Uh?! Is something happening?” So I did a quick clean of the floor and took some of the cache of peanuts and biscuits outside and put them in the rat trap. Rattus hasn’t fallen for that yet. I guess I’m going to have to put the trap on the floor in the pantry tonight. I doubt it will be coming into the house in the daytime.

Gosh, that’s a bit of excitement

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Date: 17/05/2026 10:25:05
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2392173
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Morning, it’s 12° and raining 🌧 here and probably will for the rest of the day.

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Date: 17/05/2026 10:43:06
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392178
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Tau.Neutrino said:


Morning, it’s 12° and raining 🌧 here and probably will for the rest of the day.

Rainning here too but only 2mm so far.

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Date: 17/05/2026 10:46:53
From: transition
ID: 2392184
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

brief little peek at the news, see the primate leading the free world has a new friend

really demonstrating his chronological age way exceeds some other age

classic sign of psychological underdevelopment, overstating friendship, having delusions that way, exaggerating familiarity

surprised didn’t call past North Korea, and Russia, catch up with his buddies

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Date: 17/05/2026 10:52:19
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2392187
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

transition said:


brief little peek at the news, see the primate leading the free world has a new friend

really demonstrating his chronological age way exceeds some other age

classic sign of psychological underdevelopment, overstating friendship, having delusions that way, exaggerating familiarity

surprised didn’t call past North Korea, and Russia, catch up with his buddies

And exaggerating infinity.

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Date: 17/05/2026 10:52:45
From: The Rev Dodgson
ID: 2392189
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Another thing from Quora, on Apple Macs, compared with PCs:

“They are really good value because Apple can afford to sell them at low margins, comfortably assured that (having locked us in) they will fleece us in other ways (and they do).”

Apple sells stuff at low margins?

What strange alternative universe is this?

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Date: 17/05/2026 10:54:17
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392192
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Peak Warming Man said:


transition said:

brief little peek at the news, see the primate leading the free world has a new friend

really demonstrating his chronological age way exceeds some other age

classic sign of psychological underdevelopment, overstating friendship, having delusions that way, exaggerating familiarity

surprised didn’t call past North Korea, and Russia, catch up with his buddies

And exaggerating infinity.

Once a president, always a president.

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Date: 17/05/2026 11:31:21
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392202
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Restructure water?
ebay link

I asked google, if Fractal Water as a real thing…


“Fractal water,” often marketed as structured water, is not a scientifically recognized or validated thing. While the geometry of fractals exists in the natural flow and distribution of water, products claiming to restructure water through “fractal vortices” or magnets to improve health are considered pseudoscience.
The concept typically centers around the idea that passing tap water through a geometrically shaped nozzle (often related to the “golden ratio” or a vortex) and magnetic fields restructures its molecular clusters. However, mainstream chemistry and physics do not support claims that this changes the hydration properties of water, alkalizes it, or cures diseases.

The Science Behind the Marketing
While companies that sell “fractal water” units claim their products enhance seed germination and prevent scale buildup in pipes, there is no credible, peer-reviewed scientific evidence backing broad health claims for human consumption. Water molecules constantly form and break hydrogen bonds in fractions of a second, meaning any theoretical “structure” or altered state created by a device disappears almost instantly.

Where the Concept Came From
The term borrows heavily from legitimate science where fractal patterns—infinitely complex patterns that are self-similar across different scales—are observed in nature. Fractal geometries accurately describe things like:

River networks and drainage basins Snowflake crystals The branching of blood vessels in the human body

Marketers have co-opted these natural observations to create an aura of scientific validity around expensive consumer and agricultural water-treatment devices.

What You Should Know
If you are looking to purchase a water treatment system, it is important to understand what technologies are genuinely effective:

Contaminant Removal: If you need to remove heavy metals, bacteria, or chemicals, rely on standard systems validated by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), such as NSF Certified Reverse Osmosis or Carbon Block Filters. Scale Reduction: Magnetic and electronic water descalers can sometimes alter the way minerals (like calcium) crystallize so they are less likely to stick to pipes, but they do not soften the water or change its health properties.

Disclaimer: Consult with medical professionals or certified dietitians if you have questions about hydration and health.”

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Date: 17/05/2026 11:41:25
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392206
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

The Rev Dodgson said:


Another thing from Quora, on Apple Macs, compared with PCs:

“They are really good value because Apple can afford to sell them at low margins, comfortably assured that (having locked us in) they will fleece us in other ways (and they do).”

Apple sells stuff at low margins?

What strange alternative universe is this?

I’m beginning to think Quora users are somewhat delusional.

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Date: 17/05/2026 11:42:57
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392207
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’ve never heard of a variety of noodles called flour sticks before.

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Date: 17/05/2026 11:46:28
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392209
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


I’ve never heard of a variety of noodles called flour sticks before.


Today I learned —>

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Date: 17/05/2026 11:47:37
From: kii
ID: 2392210
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Rain. I hear beautiful rain. I might go stand out in it.

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Date: 17/05/2026 11:54:25
From: buffy
ID: 2392212
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Rain. I hear beautiful rain. I might go stand out in it.

It’s finished here for now. We might have got about 20mm since mid morning yesterday. That’s a good rain for us. I think we are still in drought really. But this bit is good for the garden and the paddocks and might push the springs up a little bit.

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Date: 17/05/2026 11:59:48
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392215
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


kii said:

Rain. I hear beautiful rain. I might go stand out in it.

It’s finished here for now. We might have got about 20mm since mid morning yesterday. That’s a good rain for us. I think we are still in drought really. But this bit is good for the garden and the paddocks and might push the springs up a little bit.

3mm so far. Still waitiing for the 20mm top figure that BOM forecast.

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Date: 17/05/2026 12:22:10
From: kii
ID: 2392225
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Divine Angel said:

I’ve never heard of a variety of noodles called flour sticks before.


Today I learned —>

There are so very many food stuffs, including noodle varieties, out there that people could post in the “Today I learned” thread all day for weeks and we’d stick Know Nothing, Jon Snow.

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Date: 17/05/2026 12:41:47
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392233
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


buffy said:

kii said:

Rain. I hear beautiful rain. I might go stand out in it.

It’s finished here for now. We might have got about 20mm since mid morning yesterday. That’s a good rain for us. I think we are still in drought really. But this bit is good for the garden and the paddocks and might push the springs up a little bit.

3mm so far. Still waitiing for the 20mm top figure that BOM forecast.

Someone’s sent the rain up here ☔️

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Date: 17/05/2026 12:45:55
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2392234
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

A truck driver stops a bus without brakes and prevents a fatality on the western highway.

Radio? Some other way of communicating?

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Date: 17/05/2026 13:17:28
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392246
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Qantas has confirmed flight QF21 between Melbourne and Dallas was diverted on Friday due a disruptive passenger on board.

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LIVE: Qantas #QF21 Melbourne to Dallas (Boeing 787-9 VH-ZNB) is continuing from Tahiti after diverting due to a disruptive passenger who bit a crew member (info from ACARS via https://t.co/DldPHT6XAc ). Track: https://t.co/fbVtlrhRie

DFW webcam: https://t.co/N9WKA6eBog#avgeek pic.twitter.com/qasA2nZaxY— Airport Webcams (@AirportWebcams) May 15, 2026

The ABC understands the passenger bit a flight attendant, and fellow passengers helped to restrain him.

Local authorities in Tahiti met the plane on its arrival in Papeete.

Qantas said the passenger had been issued with a no-fly ban on the company’s planes.

“The safety of our customers and our crew is our number one priority and we have zero tolerance for disruptive or threatening behaviour on our flights,” a Qantas spokesperson said.

The plane was refuelled and resumed its journey, with the rest of the passengers arriving in Dallas on Saturday morning.

!

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Date: 17/05/2026 13:23:13
From: buffy
ID: 2392249
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I think I need a read and siesta. The Rat Escapade in the very early morning broke up my sleep quite effectively.

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Date: 17/05/2026 15:08:36
From: transition
ID: 2392280
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

just updating on the subject…..
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helicobacter_pylori
“H. pylori infection is associated with epigenetically reduced efficiency of the DNA repair machinery, which favors the accumulation of mutations and genomic instability as well as gastric carcinogenesis. It has been shown that expression of two DNA repair proteins, ERCC1 and PMS2, was severely reduced once H. pylori infection had progressed to cause dyspepsia. Dyspepsia occurs in about 20% of infected individuals. Epigenetically reduced protein expression of DNA repair proteins MLH1, MGMT and MRE11 are also evident. Reduced DNA repair in the presence of increased DNA damage increases carcinogenic mutations and is likely a significant cause of gastric carcinogenesis. These epigenetic alterations are due to H. pylori-induced methylation of CpG sites in promoters of genes and H. pylori-induced altered expression of multiple microRNAs.”

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Date: 17/05/2026 15:12:25
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2392281
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

transition said:


just updating on the subject…..
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helicobacter_pylori
“H. pylori infection is associated with epigenetically reduced efficiency of the DNA repair machinery, which favors the accumulation of mutations and genomic instability as well as gastric carcinogenesis. It has been shown that expression of two DNA repair proteins, ERCC1 and PMS2, was severely reduced once H. pylori infection had progressed to cause dyspepsia. Dyspepsia occurs in about 20% of infected individuals. Epigenetically reduced protein expression of DNA repair proteins MLH1, MGMT and MRE11 are also evident. Reduced DNA repair in the presence of increased DNA damage increases carcinogenic mutations and is likely a significant cause of gastric carcinogenesis. These epigenetic alterations are due to H. pylori-induced methylation of CpG sites in promoters of genes and H. pylori-induced altered expression of multiple microRNAs.”

Take two aspros and go to bed with a hot water bottle.
Over.

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Date: 17/05/2026 15:19:33
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392282
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

transition said:


just updating on the subject…..
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helicobacter_pylori
“H. pylori infection is associated with epigenetically reduced efficiency of the DNA repair machinery, which favors the accumulation of mutations and genomic instability as well as gastric carcinogenesis. It has been shown that expression of two DNA repair proteins, ERCC1 and PMS2, was severely reduced once H. pylori infection had progressed to cause dyspepsia. Dyspepsia occurs in about 20% of infected individuals. Epigenetically reduced protein expression of DNA repair proteins MLH1, MGMT and MRE11 are also evident. Reduced DNA repair in the presence of increased DNA damage increases carcinogenic mutations and is likely a significant cause of gastric carcinogenesis. These epigenetic alterations are due to H. pylori-induced methylation of CpG sites in promoters of genes and H. pylori-induced altered expression of multiple microRNAs.”

Ta

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Date: 17/05/2026 15:33:18
From: ms spock
ID: 2392285
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bubblecar said:


ms spock said:

Good morning Holidayers

Morning ms spock.

waves

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Date: 17/05/2026 15:34:14
From: ms spock
ID: 2392286
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Woodie said:


Bubblecar said:

ms spock said:

Good morning Holidayers

Morning ms spock.

Oh look. It’s light outside.

Morning Spocky.😁

waves to Woodie

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Date: 17/05/2026 15:36:21
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392287
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Woodie said:

Bubblecar said:

Morning ms spock.

Oh look. It’s light outside.

Morning Spocky.😁

waves to Woodie

Waves to spocky

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Date: 17/05/2026 15:40:46
From: ms spock
ID: 2392288
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


ms spock said:

Woodie said:

Oh look. It’s light outside.

Morning Spocky.😁

waves to Woodie

Waves to spocky

waves to roughbarked

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Date: 17/05/2026 16:01:32
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2392297
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

What with Eurovision and whatnot, I forgot to take my 9am pills today.

Far too late now so they’ll have to wait until tomorrow. I have however just taken my 4pm pills and will remember my 9pm pills.

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Date: 17/05/2026 16:10:59
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392306
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I hate that I understand the headline

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Date: 17/05/2026 17:34:33
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392339
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I see that there has been no discussion about:
The anniversary of the Nakba, which means “catastrophe” in Arabic, which falls on May 15 each year.

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Date: 17/05/2026 18:11:15
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392343
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

A section of gardening I did weeding and fertilising with dynamic lifter and spreading of some rice straw before the rain. I’ve got a big bale of straw to use. There’s a lot of yard to cover and one big bale is like pimple of what I really need. After more than forty years, 200 tonnes of grape marc has run out of what it did for soil nourishment. But that is mostly also due to the drying out caused by climate change.

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Date: 17/05/2026 18:20:42
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2392344
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Next door being demolished.





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Date: 17/05/2026 18:21:39
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392345
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


A section of gardening I did weeding and fertilising with dynamic lifter and spreading of some rice straw before the rain. I’ve got a big bale of straw to use. There’s a lot of yard to cover and one big bale is like pimple of what I really need. After more than forty years, 200 tonnes of grape marc has run out of what it did for soil nourishment. But that is mostly also due to the drying out caused by climate change.

Of precipitation today, we received: 7.0mm. Maybe tomorrows forecast will provide?

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Date: 17/05/2026 18:23:12
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392346
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


Next door being demolished.






Is the water tank communal?

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Date: 17/05/2026 18:31:57
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2392351
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Bogsnorkler said:

Next door being demolished.






Is the water tank communal?

No, but hopefully they will leave that one for me to use.

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Date: 17/05/2026 18:33:43
From: kii
ID: 2392353
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


I see that there has been no discussion about:
The anniversary of the Nakba, which means “catastrophe” in Arabic, which falls on May 15 each year.

I read about it and had a long think about it. Does that count?

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Date: 17/05/2026 18:35:32
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392355
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


roughbarked said:

Bogsnorkler said:

Next door being demolished.






Is the water tank communal?

No, but hopefully they will leave that one for me to use.

We do live in hope.

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Date: 17/05/2026 18:36:07
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392356
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


roughbarked said:

I see that there has been no discussion about:
The anniversary of the Nakba, which means “catastrophe” in Arabic, which falls on May 15 each year.

I read about it and had a long think about it. Does that count?

Seems to be all any of us can do.

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Date: 17/05/2026 18:37:41
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2392357
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Bogsnorkler said:

roughbarked said:

Is the water tank communal?

No, but hopefully they will leave that one for me to use.

We do live in hope.

even if we die in despair.

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Date: 17/05/2026 18:39:12
From: ms spock
ID: 2392358
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


I hate that I understand the headline


For the slow ones at the back of the room?

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Date: 17/05/2026 18:40:34
From: kii
ID: 2392360
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


roughbarked said:

Bogsnorkler said:

No, but hopefully they will leave that one for me to use.

We do live in hope.

even if we die in despair.

Change your thoughts and you can change the world.

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Date: 17/05/2026 18:42:18
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392363
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


roughbarked said:

Bogsnorkler said:

No, but hopefully they will leave that one for me to use.

We do live in hope.

even if we die in despair.

Despair is something we can no longer envisage at that point.

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Date: 17/05/2026 18:43:43
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392365
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


Bogsnorkler said:

roughbarked said:

We do live in hope.

even if we die in despair.

Change your thoughts and you can change the world.

Be here now.

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Date: 17/05/2026 18:45:15
From: buffy
ID: 2392367
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I just found a photo of me in our first 4WD. I’d be in my mid twenties there.

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Date: 17/05/2026 19:20:56
From: buffy
ID: 2392389
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’m going to watch TV for a couple of hours. I’ve set the live trap in the pantry with peanuts and Cheds from the stuff raided last night. Perhaps I will catch my visiting Rattus. If I do, I’ll have to go for a drive in the night to release her/him.

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Date: 17/05/2026 19:23:32
From: dv
ID: 2392393
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Doctor Who watch…

The Black Orchid

A pleasant little 2-part mystery set in England in 1925, on some fancy estate.
Sarah Sutton plays a double role as Nyssa and Ann Talbot, the fiancee of Lord Charles Cranleigh: the two of course look completely identical. One thing I’ve not noticed before is that when Nyssa asks for a screwdriver, Charles suggests that she be given an orange juice instead because she’s a child. Bro, how old is your fiancee??

Two of the actors, Moray Watson and Michael Cochrane, look very familiar but I’m not sure what I have seen them in.
Once again the Doctor’s cricket skills are important to the plot as his talents as an allrounder buy trust from the local aristocracy.

CHARLES: Sir Robert Muir, the Chief Constable.
DOCTOR: How do you do?
MUIR: A superb innings, worthy of the master.
DOCTOR:(alarmed) The Master?
MUIR: Well, the other doctor.
DOCTOR: ?????
MUIR: W.G. Grace.

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Date: 17/05/2026 19:25:49
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2392397
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

dv said:


Doctor Who watch…

The Black Orchid

A pleasant little 2-part mystery set in England in 1925, on some fancy estate.
Sarah Sutton plays a double role as Nyssa and Ann Talbot, the fiancee of Lord Charles Cranleigh: the two of course look completely identical. One thing I’ve not noticed before is that when Nyssa asks for a screwdriver, Charles suggests that she be given an orange juice instead because she’s a child. Bro, how old is your fiancee??

Two of the actors, Moray Watson and Michael Cochrane, look very familiar but I’m not sure what I have seen them in.
Once again the Doctor’s cricket skills are important to the plot as his talents as an allrounder buy trust from the local aristocracy.

CHARLES: Sir Robert Muir, the Chief Constable.
DOCTOR: How do you do?
MUIR: A superb innings, worthy of the master.
DOCTOR:(alarmed) The Master?
MUIR: Well, the other doctor.
DOCTOR: ?????
MUIR: W.G. Grace.

Heh. Might have another look at these vet ones one day, but they’re not high on my list.

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Date: 17/05/2026 19:25:54
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2392399
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


I’m going to watch TV for a couple of hours. I’ve set the live trap in the pantry with peanuts and Cheds from the stuff raided last night. Perhaps I will catch my visiting Rattus. If I do, I’ll have to go for a drive in the night to release her/him.

Used to do live trapping with the Mammal Survey Group FNCV. Be out in the middle of nowhere and catch introduced rats. Humanely killed.

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Date: 17/05/2026 19:28:20
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2392402
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


buffy said:

I’m going to watch TV for a couple of hours. I’ve set the live trap in the pantry with peanuts and Cheds from the stuff raided last night. Perhaps I will catch my visiting Rattus. If I do, I’ll have to go for a drive in the night to release her/him.

Used to do live trapping with the Mammal Survey Group FNCV. Be out in the middle of nowhere and catch introduced rats. Humanely killed.

caught a piglet once. Knocked off.

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Date: 17/05/2026 19:37:06
From: poikilotherm
ID: 2392405
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


Bogsnorkler said:

buffy said:

I’m going to watch TV for a couple of hours. I’ve set the live trap in the pantry with peanuts and Cheds from the stuff raided last night. Perhaps I will catch my visiting Rattus. If I do, I’ll have to go for a drive in the night to release her/him.

Used to do live trapping with the Mammal Survey Group FNCV. Be out in the middle of nowhere and catch introduced rats. Humanely killed.

caught a piglet once. Knocked off.

Ah , we also have a mouse or rat, has evaded all traps and attempts on its life so far.

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Date: 17/05/2026 19:53:19
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2392408
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

poikilotherm said:


Bogsnorkler said:

Bogsnorkler said:

Used to do live trapping with the Mammal Survey Group FNCV. Be out in the middle of nowhere and catch introduced rats. Humanely killed.

caught a piglet once. Knocked off.

Ah , we also have a mouse or rat, has evaded all traps and attempts on its life so far.

I use jam on the trigger.

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Date: 17/05/2026 19:56:02
From: poikilotherm
ID: 2392410
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


poikilotherm said:

Bogsnorkler said:

caught a piglet once. Knocked off.

Ah , we also have a mouse or rat, has evaded all traps and attempts on its life so far.

I use jam on the trigger.

I think that’s the one food stuff I haven’t tried yet…off to re bait some traps.

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Date: 17/05/2026 20:28:53
From: captain_spalding
ID: 2392412
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

My cousin and i used to set out tempting treats in the feed shed, and wait with his American air rifle (about the legality of which i was always doubtful; pellets through steel beer cans like they were made of paper), and an Eveready torch, of the sort where the big battery screwed onto the bottom of the lighting rig.

At the sounds of rat activity, the torch would flash on, and the air rifle would fire.

‘Aim fast, shoot straight, and don’t hesitate’ were the lessons there.

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Date: 17/05/2026 20:34:33
From: kii
ID: 2392413
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

poikilotherm said:


Bogsnorkler said:

poikilotherm said:

Ah , we also have a mouse or rat, has evaded all traps and attempts on its life so far.

I use jam on the trigger.

I think that’s the one food stuff I haven’t tried yet…off to re bait some traps.

My sons’ paternal grandfather used Pears Herbal Soap, because that’s what the rodents had been chewing on in the bathroom

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Date: 17/05/2026 20:44:42
From: poikilotherm
ID: 2392414
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’ve tried using what it has been eating and it seems uninterested when same food has been put in trap.

Just saw the bastard in the pantry, it’s a rat, so, now I understand why the mouse traps aren’t working…it won’t fit in them :/

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Date: 17/05/2026 20:54:55
From: buffy
ID: 2392415
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


buffy said:

I’m going to watch TV for a couple of hours. I’ve set the live trap in the pantry with peanuts and Cheds from the stuff raided last night. Perhaps I will catch my visiting Rattus. If I do, I’ll have to go for a drive in the night to release her/him.

Used to do live trapping with the Mammal Survey Group FNCV. Be out in the middle of nowhere and catch introduced rats. Humanely killed.

I outsource the killing part to the local raptors. I release the rats about 5km away at the local cemetery.

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Date: 17/05/2026 20:55:55
From: btm
ID: 2392416
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Went to the zoo today; they had a baguette in a cage. The keeper said it was bread in captivity.

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Date: 17/05/2026 20:57:28
From: buffy
ID: 2392417
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

poikilotherm said:


Bogsnorkler said:

Bogsnorkler said:

Used to do live trapping with the Mammal Survey Group FNCV. Be out in the middle of nowhere and catch introduced rats. Humanely killed.

caught a piglet once. Knocked off.

Ah , we also have a mouse or rat, has evaded all traps and attempts on its life so far.

Mice are dirty, smelly little buggers. These rats don’t smell and don’t piss everywhere like the mice do. There are some droppings, but not a lot. I’m using one of these, from Bunnings.

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Date: 17/05/2026 20:59:55
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2392418
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Bogsnorkler said:

buffy said:

I’m going to watch TV for a couple of hours. I’ve set the live trap in the pantry with peanuts and Cheds from the stuff raided last night. Perhaps I will catch my visiting Rattus. If I do, I’ll have to go for a drive in the night to release her/him.

Used to do live trapping with the Mammal Survey Group FNCV. Be out in the middle of nowhere and catch introduced rats. Humanely killed.

I outsource the killing part to the local raptors. I release the rats about 5km away at the local cemetery.

the rat came in from outdoors and the raptors didn’t get it.

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Date: 17/05/2026 21:03:07
From: buffy
ID: 2392419
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

poikilotherm said:


I’ve tried using what it has been eating and it seems uninterested when same food has been put in trap.

Just saw the bastard in the pantry, it’s a rat, so, now I understand why the mouse traps aren’t working…it won’t fit in them :/

Here’s one I caught in March. I’d been hoping for an Antechinus. Got Rattus rattus. Up along the back fence we have got the big Rattus norvegicus, the ones that dig long tunnels. They are from the takeaway shop that backs onto us I guess. I found a dead one in the chook run a month or so ago – they are big.

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Date: 17/05/2026 21:04:02
From: buffy
ID: 2392420
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Bogsnorkler said:


buffy said:

Bogsnorkler said:

Used to do live trapping with the Mammal Survey Group FNCV. Be out in the middle of nowhere and catch introduced rats. Humanely killed.

I outsource the killing part to the local raptors. I release the rats about 5km away at the local cemetery.

the rat came in from outdoors and the raptors didn’t get it.

That is why I take them up to the cleared paddocks, so the raptors can see them. If I have to make a night run, there are owls about.

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Date: 17/05/2026 21:22:42
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392424
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

btm said:


Went to the zoo today; they had a baguette in a cage. The keeper said it was bread in captivity.

🤦🏻‍♀️

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Date: 17/05/2026 21:36:24
From: Kingy
ID: 2392428
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Been doing earthworks quotes all day. Just finished a humdinger. There’ll be no change out of quarter of a mil.

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Date: 17/05/2026 21:38:53
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 2392429
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 17/05/2026 21:40:06
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392430
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Kingy said:


Been doing earthworks quotes all day. Just finished a humdinger. There’ll be no change out of quarter of a mil.

And that’s just for fuel!

I’m on a sock hunt. I swear, every time I buy new socks for Mini Me, they disappear within a week.

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Date: 18/05/2026 05:37:43
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392448
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

More showers expected today with a top of 22. In fact, it’s raining right now.

Mini Me leaves for school camp today. Jellybean is worried at seeing the suitcase packed. The camp is on the Sunshine Coast, which also has a showery forecast so I don’t know how many activities will need to be cancelled for safety reasons.

For me, either work or uni. Usual situation. Dreamed Epstein got me fired. He changed my name tag to something gross and my boss believed him. On my way out, I screamed “pedophilic prick” at him. Also dreamed I was at An Audience with Delta. As well as performing, she was promoting a book she’d written, called Beyond.

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Date: 18/05/2026 07:27:26
From: buffy
ID: 2392451
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Good morning Holidayers. Presently 9 degrees at the back door and overcast. The sun is in the process of approaching the horizon from below.

Dentist at 9.00am, various other things to do in Hamilton after that. I did not catch the rat last night. I heard it, but it didn’t go into the trap. I’ll offer some tasty cheese tonight and see if the smell draws it in.

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Date: 18/05/2026 07:41:57
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2392452
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Morning. 18 expected here, possible shower. Very wet out there so at least one has eventuated.

Had a night of very broken sleep, not surprising given all the late nights and early mornings and Eurovisions and drinking too much etc.

I’ll put together this week’s Coles order then probably go back to bed for a while.

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Date: 18/05/2026 07:47:21
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2392453
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


More showers expected today with a top of 22. In fact, it’s raining right now.

Mini Me leaves for school camp today. Jellybean is worried at seeing the suitcase packed. The camp is on the Sunshine Coast, which also has a showery forecast so I don’t know how many activities will need to be cancelled for safety reasons.

For me, either work or uni. Usual situation. Dreamed Epstein got me fired. He changed my name tag to something gross and my boss believed him. On my way out, I screamed “pedophilic prick” at him. Also dreamed I was at An Audience with Delta. As well as performing, she was promoting a book she’d written, called Beyond.

I hope Mini Me enjoys a safe but adventurous camp.

Thankfully never encountered Epstein in my dreams and if I did, I’d be demanding some sort of enquiry.

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Date: 18/05/2026 07:50:22
From: Bubblecar
ID: 2392454
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Good morning Holidayers. Presently 9 degrees at the back door and overcast. The sun is in the process of approaching the horizon from below.

Dentist at 9.00am, various other things to do in Hamilton after that. I did not catch the rat last night. I heard it, but it didn’t go into the trap. I’ll offer some tasty cheese tonight and see if the smell draws it in.

Sunflower kernels or sesame seeds on a dab of Nutella or similar would probably work.

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Date: 18/05/2026 08:05:13
From: ruby
ID: 2392455
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

buffy said:


Good morning Holidayers. Presently 9 degrees at the back door and overcast. The sun is in the process of approaching the horizon from below.

Dentist at 9.00am, various other things to do in Hamilton after that. I did not catch the rat last night. I heard it, but it didn’t go into the trap. I’ll offer some tasty cheese tonight and see if the smell draws it in.

And if the cheese doesn’t work you might have to go all out and put the cheese on teeny tiny crackers with a teeny tiny glass of wine and some teeny tiny candles and tablecloth. Make that rat feel extra special!

Good morning forumites.
Drizzly day here so I missed my morning walk. Poor Winnie is dejected.
Had a lovely catch up with my brother yesterday, we took mum out for a belated mothers day lunch. She was in fine form. He’s come up from Tassie to go to the Split Enz concert tomorrow night. He gave me an envelope of seeds from his latest breeding project so I can grow some of the next generation up here to see how they handle humidity. I just planted half of the seeds, a week of drizzle will be perfect for germination, so that’s going to make my week a bright one as I think of the resulting plants.

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Date: 18/05/2026 08:17:28
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2392456
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Morning pilgrims, quite a heavy shower of rain just past.
Think I might head up to the redoubt later.

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Date: 18/05/2026 08:34:38
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2392457
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


More showers expected today with a top of 22. In fact, it’s raining right now.

Mini Me leaves for school camp today. Jellybean is worried at seeing the suitcase packed. The camp is on the Sunshine Coast, which also has a showery forecast so I don’t know how many activities will need to be cancelled for safety reasons.

For me, either work or uni. Usual situation. Dreamed Epstein got me fired. He changed my name tag to something gross and my boss believed him. On my way out, I screamed “pedophilic prick” at him. Also dreamed I was at An Audience with Delta. As well as performing, she was promoting a book she’d written, called Beyond.

The Bean knows.

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Date: 18/05/2026 08:38:42
From: ms spock
ID: 2392458
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


More showers expected today with a top of 22. In fact, it’s raining right now.

Mini Me leaves for school camp today. Jellybean is worried at seeing the suitcase packed. The camp is on the Sunshine Coast, which also has a showery forecast so I don’t know how many activities will need to be cancelled for safety reasons.

For me, either work or uni. Usual situation. Dreamed Epstein got me fired. He changed my name tag to something gross and my boss believed him. On my way out, I screamed “pedophilic prick” at him. Also dreamed I was at An Audience with Delta. As well as performing, she was promoting a book she’d written, called Beyond.

Good morning Earthlings,

May the Mini Me enjoy her camp!

Raining here.

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Date: 18/05/2026 08:41:22
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392459
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Child now in the care of teachers and teacher aides and support teachers until Wednesday. Despite the rain, everyone was excited for the trip.

Was talking to a parent friend who said he went to Canberra for year 10 camp (I went to Canberra for year 6, but I lived in the Blue Mts then). Tis a very long way from here to Canberra! Don’t know if they still do those trips now.

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Date: 18/05/2026 08:42:01
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392460
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Morning. 10mm in the gauge. Less than BOM seemed to be promising but I can never complain about rain of any amount. The rest might fall later.

Dentist for me too today. Not until 12:30. Then I’ll be getting the lady to try practising in the drivers seat to see if
she can perform the moves. She’s champing at the bit, though she hasn’t been cleared for it, she desperately wants her freedom back.

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Date: 18/05/2026 08:44:02
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392461
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


More showers expected today with a top of 22. In fact, it’s raining right now.

Mini Me leaves for school camp today. Jellybean is worried at seeing the suitcase packed. The camp is on the Sunshine Coast, which also has a showery forecast so I don’t know how many activities will need to be cancelled for safety reasons.

For me, either work or uni. Usual situation. Dreamed Epstein got me fired. He changed my name tag to something gross and my boss believed him. On my way out, I screamed “pedophilic prick” at him. Also dreamed I was at An Audience with Delta. As well as performing, she was promoting a book she’d written, called Beyond.

It is nice on the sunshine coast at this time of year. Hope she has fun.

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Date: 18/05/2026 08:44:04
From: ms spock
ID: 2392462
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


I see that there has been no discussion about:
The anniversary of the Nakba, which means “catastrophe” in Arabic, which falls on May 15 each year.

“There was no one day when the Nakba started, there is no one day when the Nakba ended. It continues,” he said.

:(

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Date: 18/05/2026 08:46:52
From: ms spock
ID: 2392464
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


A section of gardening I did weeding and fertilising with dynamic lifter and spreading of some rice straw before the rain. I’ve got a big bale of straw to use. There’s a lot of yard to cover and one big bale is like pimple of what I really need. After more than forty years, 200 tonnes of grape marc has run out of what it did for soil nourishment. But that is mostly also due to the drying out caused by climate change.

So do you use the rice straw as a weed suppression or mulch or both?

Where do you get rice straw? I never have heard of it before.

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Date: 18/05/2026 08:48:43
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392466
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


roughbarked said:

I see that there has been no discussion about:
The anniversary of the Nakba, which means “catastrophe” in Arabic, which falls on May 15 each year.

“There was no one day when the Nakba started, there is no one day when the Nakba ended. It continues,” he said.

:(

More farms and homes taken and demolished to put new Israeli houses there.

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Date: 18/05/2026 08:49:45
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392468
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Morning. 10mm in the gauge. Less than BOM seemed to be promising but I can never complain about rain of any amount. The rest might fall later.

Dentist for me too today. Not until 12:30. Then I’ll be getting the lady to try practising in the drivers seat to see if
she can perform the moves. She’s champing at the bit, though she hasn’t been cleared for it, she desperately wants her freedom back.

I can relate. Hope the practice goes well for her.

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Date: 18/05/2026 08:54:26
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392470
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Moved a plant shelf into my study yesterday. Cat: “where I fits, I sits”.

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Date: 18/05/2026 08:54:52
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392471
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


roughbarked said:

A section of gardening I did weeding and fertilising with dynamic lifter and spreading of some rice straw before the rain. I’ve got a big bale of straw to use. There’s a lot of yard to cover and one big bale is like pimple of what I really need. After more than forty years, 200 tonnes of grape marc has run out of what it did for soil nourishment. But that is mostly also due to the drying out caused by climate change.

So do you use the rice straw as a weed suppression or mulch or both?

Where do you get rice straw? I never have heard of it before.

Both for weed suppression and for mulch. Dual purpose. Rice growers make the hay after harvesting the rice. The ones that can. Many used to just burn it all and I do still see big palls of smoke as many still do burn it. Horrible stuff silica ash. Used as a straw mulch it takes longer than most other hay to break down and thus is an effective weed suppressant for a longer period.

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Date: 18/05/2026 08:57:16
From: ms spock
ID: 2392472
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Child now in the care of teachers and teacher aides and support teachers until Wednesday. Despite the rain, everyone was excited for the trip.

Was talking to a parent friend who said he went to Canberra for year 10 camp (I went to Canberra for year 6, but I lived in the Blue Mts then). Tis a very long way from here to Canberra! Don’t know if they still do those trips now.

I don’t know but when I was studying teaching there was a discussion of stopping those excursions because of how poorly our politicians behaves.

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Date: 18/05/2026 08:59:08
From: ms spock
ID: 2392474
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


ms spock said:

roughbarked said:

I see that there has been no discussion about:
The anniversary of the Nakba, which means “catastrophe” in Arabic, which falls on May 15 each year.

“There was no one day when the Nakba started, there is no one day when the Nakba ended. It continues,” he said.

:(

More farms and homes taken and demolished to put new Israeli houses there.

So terribly sad.

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Date: 18/05/2026 09:00:18
From: ms spock
ID: 2392475
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


ms spock said:

roughbarked said:

A section of gardening I did weeding and fertilising with dynamic lifter and spreading of some rice straw before the rain. I’ve got a big bale of straw to use. There’s a lot of yard to cover and one big bale is like pimple of what I really need. After more than forty years, 200 tonnes of grape marc has run out of what it did for soil nourishment. But that is mostly also due to the drying out caused by climate change.

So do you use the rice straw as a weed suppression or mulch or both?

Where do you get rice straw? I never have heard of it before.

Both for weed suppression and for mulch. Dual purpose. Rice growers make the hay after harvesting the rice. The ones that can. Many used to just burn it all and I do still see big palls of smoke as many still do burn it. Horrible stuff silica ash. Used as a straw mulch it takes longer than most other hay to break down and thus is an effective weed suppressant for a longer period.

Ta

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Date: 18/05/2026 09:01:03
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392476
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Divine Angel said:

Child now in the care of teachers and teacher aides and support teachers until Wednesday. Despite the rain, everyone was excited for the trip.

Was talking to a parent friend who said he went to Canberra for year 10 camp (I went to Canberra for year 6, but I lived in the Blue Mts then). Tis a very long way from here to Canberra! Don’t know if they still do those trips now.

I don’t know but when I was studying teaching there was a discussion of stopping those excursions because of how poorly our politicians behaves.

Ha!

Mini Me’s grade went to Qld Parliament House earlier this year. Didn’t see any drunk Barnabys lying on the footpath.

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Date: 18/05/2026 09:07:23
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392477
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ms spock said:

Divine Angel said:

Child now in the care of teachers and teacher aides and support teachers until Wednesday. Despite the rain, everyone was excited for the trip.

Was talking to a parent friend who said he went to Canberra for year 10 camp (I went to Canberra for year 6, but I lived in the Blue Mts then). Tis a very long way from here to Canberra! Don’t know if they still do those trips now.

I don’t know but when I was studying teaching there was a discussion of stopping those excursions because of how poorly our politicians behaves.

Ha!

Mini Me’s grade went to Qld Parliament House earlier this year. Didn’t see any drunk Barnabys lying on the footpath.

Probably because it was daylight.

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Date: 18/05/2026 09:07:54
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392478
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Two jets have collided in mid-air over a US Air Force base in Idaho.

The two aircraft drifted together and crashed, prompting four crew members to eject and parachute to safety.

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Date: 18/05/2026 09:11:14
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392479
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

roughbarked said:


Two jets have collided in mid-air over a US Air Force base in Idaho.

The two aircraft drifted together and crashed, prompting four crew members to eject and parachute to safety.

Bill has a plaque which says, “One mid-air collision can really ruin your day” or something along those lines.

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Date: 18/05/2026 09:13:54
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392480
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


roughbarked said:

Two jets have collided in mid-air over a US Air Force base in Idaho.

The two aircraft drifted together and crashed, prompting four crew members to eject and parachute to safety.

Bill has a plaque which says, “One mid-air collision can really ruin your day” or something along those lines.

Something one would likely only get to do the once.

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Date: 18/05/2026 09:24:37
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392481
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Expecting a couple of parcels today: A coffee-wood chew for Jellybean, and some leave-in detangling conditioner for Mini Me. Mr Mutant has some tech nerd appliance arriving tomorrow.

Coffee-wood is supposed to be softer than other woods, and shreds into soft, easily digestible bits. Jellybean likes chewing on wood. Kindling for the firepit, a pruned branch from the mulberry tree, any sticks she brings home from the dog park… Hoping this will be kinder to her gums. She doesn’t swallow wood she chews, which is good. Dogs can be so silly sometimes.

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Date: 18/05/2026 09:32:51
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392484
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


roughbarked said:

Two jets have collided in mid-air over a US Air Force base in Idaho.

The two aircraft drifted together and crashed, prompting four crew members to eject and parachute to safety.

Bill has a plaque which says, “One mid-air collision can really ruin your day” or something along those lines.

The EA-18G Growler jets crashed about 3.2 kilometres from Mountain Home Air Force Base, in Idaho, during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.

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Date: 18/05/2026 10:03:26
From: Cymek
ID: 2392490
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Greetings

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Date: 18/05/2026 10:04:56
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392492
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


Greetings

Hi Cymek, how was your weekend?

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Date: 18/05/2026 10:06:51
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2392493
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


Greetings

Hello

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Date: 18/05/2026 10:17:09
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 2392497
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

>>Dr Hook frontman Dennis Locorriere who sang When You’re In Love With A Beautiful Woman has died aged 76.
The musician sang vocals for the popular 1970s band alongside Ray Sawyer, who died in 2019.
The band, known as Dr Hook & The Medicine Show until 1975, also had major hits with Sharing The Night Together and Sylvia’s Mother.

RIP Dennis.

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Date: 18/05/2026 10:17:25
From: Cymek
ID: 2392498
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Cymek said:

Greetings

Hi Cymek, how was your weekend?

It was reasonable
The weather was nice, sunny and cool
How about you

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Date: 18/05/2026 10:26:11
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392499
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


Divine Angel said:

Cymek said:

Greetings

Hi Cymek, how was your weekend?

It was reasonable
The weather was nice, sunny and cool
How about you

Mostly sunny, some heavy rain last night. Did some decent work on my essay on Saturday, yesterday we went grocery shopping and some last minute things for Mini Me’s school camp this week. Right now I’m trying to put together some research to write about strategies for autistic Indigenous students to feel connected and belonging in a school environment.

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Date: 18/05/2026 10:33:06
From: Cymek
ID: 2392500
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Cymek said:

Divine Angel said:

Hi Cymek, how was your weekend?

It was reasonable
The weather was nice, sunny and cool
How about you

Mostly sunny, some heavy rain last night. Did some decent work on my essay on Saturday, yesterday we went grocery shopping and some last minute things for Mini Me’s school camp this week. Right now I’m trying to put together some research to write about strategies for autistic Indigenous students to feel connected and belonging in a school environment.

That sounds interesting, would be somewhat of a challenge I imagine

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Date: 18/05/2026 10:38:47
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392501
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


Divine Angel said:

Cymek said:

It was reasonable
The weather was nice, sunny and cool
How about you

Mostly sunny, some heavy rain last night. Did some decent work on my essay on Saturday, yesterday we went grocery shopping and some last minute things for Mini Me’s school camp this week. Right now I’m trying to put together some research to write about strategies for autistic Indigenous students to feel connected and belonging in a school environment.

That sounds interesting, would be somewhat of a challenge I imagine

Would certainly be interested to read your strategies.

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Date: 18/05/2026 10:42:02
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392502
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


Divine Angel said:

Cymek said:

It was reasonable
The weather was nice, sunny and cool
How about you

Mostly sunny, some heavy rain last night. Did some decent work on my essay on Saturday, yesterday we went grocery shopping and some last minute things for Mini Me’s school camp this week. Right now I’m trying to put together some research to write about strategies for autistic Indigenous students to feel connected and belonging in a school environment.

That sounds interesting, would be somewhat of a challenge I imagine

My school has both a CEC and an ARTIE facilitator who are both employed to support Indigenous youth in various ways within the school community.
https://www.artie.net.au/about/

Had a chat with the CEC last week, who identified that Indigenous cultural stigma, intergenerational trauma, and addiction history are a barrier to school connectedness, but having a mob around them can be an enabler to school connectedness. But through the lens of autistic learners, who are less likely to be diagnosed for various reasons. Whilst interesting, I think I’ve bitten off more than I can chew considering I only have 500 words to discuss the whole thing, including my (limited) role in it all.

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Date: 18/05/2026 11:10:46
From: fsm
ID: 2392506
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:

Mostly sunny, some heavy rain last night. Did some decent work on my essay on Saturday, yesterday we went grocery shopping and some last minute things for Mini Me’s school camp this week. Right now I’m trying to put together some research to write about strategies for autistic Indigenous students to feel connected and belonging in a school environment.

This is what LLM’s excel at. Throw what you have at ChatGPT or similar.

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Date: 18/05/2026 11:11:22
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392507
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Action shot (which is why she’s blurry) of Jellybean enjoying her new coffee wood chew

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Date: 18/05/2026 11:13:46
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392508
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

fsm said:


Divine Angel said:

Mostly sunny, some heavy rain last night. Did some decent work on my essay on Saturday, yesterday we went grocery shopping and some last minute things for Mini Me’s school camp this week. Right now I’m trying to put together some research to write about strategies for autistic Indigenous students to feel connected and belonging in a school environment.

This is what LLM’s excel at. Throw what you have at ChatGPT or similar.

You tryna get me into trouble??

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Date: 18/05/2026 11:22:33
From: Cymek
ID: 2392510
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


fsm said:

Divine Angel said:

Mostly sunny, some heavy rain last night. Did some decent work on my essay on Saturday, yesterday we went grocery shopping and some last minute things for Mini Me’s school camp this week. Right now I’m trying to put together some research to write about strategies for autistic Indigenous students to feel connected and belonging in a school environment.

This is what LLM’s excel at. Throw what you have at ChatGPT or similar.

You tryna get me into trouble??

AI adoption is so weird.
Studies everywhere saying its dumbing us down in numerous ways and business over estimate its usefulness in replacing people.
Going to regret it I bet as it will be everywhere and it could very well become the AI equivalent of stubborn and deliberately not work properly
Embed it self everywhere and be hard to remove like the worst type of malware.

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Date: 18/05/2026 11:40:17
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392512
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


Divine Angel said:

fsm said:

This is what LLM’s excel at. Throw what you have at ChatGPT or similar.

You tryna get me into trouble??

AI adoption is so weird.
Studies everywhere saying its dumbing us down in numerous ways and business over estimate its usefulness in replacing people.
Going to regret it I bet as it will be everywhere and it could very well become the AI equivalent of stubborn and deliberately not work properly
Embed it self everywhere and be hard to remove like the worst type of malware.

Not only that, but in my assignments I often have to use real people (anonymised) in real scenarios which AI can then use to teach itself. So there’s a whole ethical argument there as well. Plus environmental concerns with massive data centres. I’m probably not going to become one of those delusional psychotic people by talking to AI about my assignment, but you never know… AI is a rabbit hole we’re never going to get out of.

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Date: 18/05/2026 11:41:21
From: Cymek
ID: 2392513
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


fsm said:

Divine Angel said:

Mostly sunny, some heavy rain last night. Did some decent work on my essay on Saturday, yesterday we went grocery shopping and some last minute things for Mini Me’s school camp this week. Right now I’m trying to put together some research to write about strategies for autistic Indigenous students to feel connected and belonging in a school environment.

This is what LLM’s excel at. Throw what you have at ChatGPT or similar.

You tryna get me into trouble??

Does that mean just not writing it with AI
I assume you could use AI in a search that returns information you check and then reference

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Date: 18/05/2026 11:50:17
From: ruby
ID: 2392514
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

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Date: 18/05/2026 11:57:41
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392516
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Cymek said:


Divine Angel said:

fsm said:

This is what LLM’s excel at. Throw what you have at ChatGPT or similar.

You tryna get me into trouble??

Does that mean just not writing it with AI
I assume you could use AI in a search that returns information you check and then reference

Wellll…. they say “don’t use AI” but everyone does in some way or another. Whether it’s “rephrase this text” or “frame this using that context”, or, a lot of journal articles have an inbuilt AI which will summarise the article on the sidebar and you can ask it questions like “what does this mean?” and it will answer in context. But then the uni promote their AI service in which you feed it your assignment, and the AI tool will pick up technical errors like spelling, grammar, referencing etc. Obviously nothing about content.

I don’t use AI to find research; I just type a string of words into Google Scholar and let that find studies for me which fit the criteria. I’ve not used it in the manner fsm suggested, to collate information. Not for assignments, anyway. I’ve experimented with Copilot to read the P&C emails for the meeting agenda.

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Date: 18/05/2026 12:03:30
From: buffy
ID: 2392517
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’m back. I’ll have to catch up now. Don’t tell my dentist I went from his practice to the supermarket and then to the Vietnamese bakery for a jam doughnut…

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Date: 18/05/2026 12:21:49
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2392519
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:

Action shot (which is why she’s blurry) of Jellybean enjoying her new coffee wood chew

staple in ¿ eye

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Date: 18/05/2026 13:07:07
From: Arts
ID: 2392524
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby said:



My friend was telling me about a hidden bar at the casino. On saturday night, after mentioning how I would like to go to this hidden bar, my son dragged me to the casino. I am absolutely not a fan of the casino. It’s too much. But I went, because spontaneous outings with your adult children are something that should always be responded to with a yes.

As we were walking through this assault on all of my senses, I observed an older couple sitting at a slot machine. The lady picked up her bag and pulled out an banana and handed it to her husband, then she pulled another banana out of her bag and started eating it. This couple sat at the slot machine and ate bananas, and I thought it was the weirdest thing. Like, the preplanning to make sure you have sustenance while gambling is one thing, the fact that you gamble so hard you need to supplement it with energy snacks, another, but to be gambling, but then have to bring food from home (presumably to save money) is bizarre.
Despite my physical discomfort at being in the out… I could probably sit and watch people all day at that place.

Anyway, we found the bar and it was cute..

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Date: 18/05/2026 13:24:34
From: ms spock
ID: 2392527
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ms spock said:

Divine Angel said:

Child now in the care of teachers and teacher aides and support teachers until Wednesday. Despite the rain, everyone was excited for the trip.

Was talking to a parent friend who said he went to Canberra for year 10 camp (I went to Canberra for year 6, but I lived in the Blue Mts then). Tis a very long way from here to Canberra! Don’t know if they still do those trips now.

I don’t know but when I was studying teaching there was a discussion of stopping those excursions because of how poorly our politicians behaves.

Ha!

Mini Me’s grade went to Qld Parliament House earlier this year. Didn’t see any drunk Barnabys lying on the footpath.

:)

I am so glad it was a trip free of any drunk Barnabys lying on the footpath.

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Date: 18/05/2026 13:34:18
From: ms spock
ID: 2392531
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Cymek said:

Divine Angel said:

Hi Cymek, how was your weekend?

It was reasonable
The weather was nice, sunny and cool
How about you

Mostly sunny, some heavy rain last night. Did some decent work on my essay on Saturday, yesterday we went grocery shopping and some last minute things for Mini Me’s school camp this week. Right now I’m trying to put together some research to write about strategies for autistic Indigenous students to feel connected and belonging in a school environment.

Have you seen Dr Tyson Yunksporta’s 8 Ways?

His PhD is easily accessible online. It’s a beautiful read.

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Date: 18/05/2026 13:38:26
From: ms spock
ID: 2392532
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Cymek said:

Divine Angel said:

Mostly sunny, some heavy rain last night. Did some decent work on my essay on Saturday, yesterday we went grocery shopping and some last minute things for Mini Me’s school camp this week. Right now I’m trying to put together some research to write about strategies for autistic Indigenous students to feel connected and belonging in a school environment.

That sounds interesting, would be somewhat of a challenge I imagine

My school has both a CEC and an ARTIE facilitator who are both employed to support Indigenous youth in various ways within the school community.
https://www.artie.net.au/about/

Had a chat with the CEC last week, who identified that Indigenous cultural stigma, intergenerational trauma, and addiction history are a barrier to school connectedness, but having a mob around them can be an enabler to school connectedness. But through the lens of autistic learners, who are less likely to be diagnosed for various reasons. Whilst interesting, I think I’ve bitten off more than I can chew considering I only have 500 words to discuss the whole thing, including my (limited) role in it all.

That’s a really tight word limit. Sounds like you have all the information that you need.

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Date: 18/05/2026 13:40:25
From: ms spock
ID: 2392534
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Action shot (which is why she’s blurry) of Jellybean enjoying her new coffee wood chew

The blurriness conveys the excitement!

Awwwwwww

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Date: 18/05/2026 13:48:12
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392541
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Divine Angel said:

Cymek said:

It was reasonable
The weather was nice, sunny and cool
How about you

Mostly sunny, some heavy rain last night. Did some decent work on my essay on Saturday, yesterday we went grocery shopping and some last minute things for Mini Me’s school camp this week. Right now I’m trying to put together some research to write about strategies for autistic Indigenous students to feel connected and belonging in a school environment.

Have you seen Dr Tyson Yunksporta’s 8 Ways?

His PhD is easily accessible online. It’s a beautiful read.


Looks like a good starting point, utilising UDL strategies

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Date: 18/05/2026 13:50:14
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392542
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Divine Angel said:

Cymek said:

That sounds interesting, would be somewhat of a challenge I imagine

My school has both a CEC and an ARTIE facilitator who are both employed to support Indigenous youth in various ways within the school community.
https://www.artie.net.au/about/

Had a chat with the CEC last week, who identified that Indigenous cultural stigma, intergenerational trauma, and addiction history are a barrier to school connectedness, but having a mob around them can be an enabler to school connectedness. But through the lens of autistic learners, who are less likely to be diagnosed for various reasons. Whilst interesting, I think I’ve bitten off more than I can chew considering I only have 500 words to discuss the whole thing, including my (limited) role in it all.

That’s a really tight word limit. Sounds like you have all the information that you need.

It’s 1500 words to discuss three barriers, so about 500 words per barrier. My feedback on essays usually includes “you could go into deeper analysis” but there’s only so much I can do with tight word counts even after deleting superfluous words.

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Date: 18/05/2026 13:50:43
From: furious
ID: 2392543
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ms spock said:

Divine Angel said:

Mostly sunny, some heavy rain last night. Did some decent work on my essay on Saturday, yesterday we went grocery shopping and some last minute things for Mini Me’s school camp this week. Right now I’m trying to put together some research to write about strategies for autistic Indigenous students to feel connected and belonging in a school environment.

Have you seen Dr Tyson Yunksporta’s 8 Ways?

His PhD is easily accessible online. It’s a beautiful read.


Looks like a good starting point, utilising UDL strategies

Like vodka and passionfruit?

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Date: 18/05/2026 13:54:09
From: ms spock
ID: 2392544
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


ruby said:



But I went, because spontaneous outings with your adult children are something that should always be responded to with a yes.

Awwwwwww

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Date: 18/05/2026 13:57:19
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392546
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

furious said:


Divine Angel said:

ms spock said:

Have you seen Dr Tyson Yunksporta’s 8 Ways?

His PhD is easily accessible online. It’s a beautiful read.


Looks like a good starting point, utilising UDL strategies

Like vodka and passionfruit?

Educators can’t use the cane anymore, so why not ply with alkyhol to subdue the raging beasts?

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Date: 18/05/2026 14:15:49
From: ms spock
ID: 2392550
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ms spock said:

Divine Angel said:

Mostly sunny, some heavy rain last night. Did some decent work on my essay on Saturday, yesterday we went grocery shopping and some last minute things for Mini Me’s school camp this week. Right now I’m trying to put together some research to write about strategies for autistic Indigenous students to feel connected and belonging in a school environment.

Have you seen Dr Tyson Yunksporta’s 8 Ways?

His PhD is easily accessible online. It’s a beautiful read.


Looks like a good starting point, utilising UDL strategies

Is UDL a separate subject in your course? Or is it integrated?

I read your following posts. You’ve got a ton of information for your 500 words.

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Date: 18/05/2026 14:16:59
From: ms spock
ID: 2392551
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ms spock said:

Divine Angel said:

My school has both a CEC and an ARTIE facilitator who are both employed to support Indigenous youth in various ways within the school community.
https://www.artie.net.au/about/

Had a chat with the CEC last week, who identified that Indigenous cultural stigma, intergenerational trauma, and addiction history are a barrier to school connectedness, but having a mob around them can be an enabler to school connectedness. But through the lens of autistic learners, who are less likely to be diagnosed for various reasons. Whilst interesting, I think I’ve bitten off more than I can chew considering I only have 500 words to discuss the whole thing, including my (limited) role in it all.

That’s a really tight word limit. Sounds like you have all the information that you need.

It’s 1500 words to discuss three barriers, so about 500 words per barrier. My feedback on essays usually includes “you could go into deeper analysis” but there’s only so much I can do with tight word counts even after deleting superfluous words.

I feel your pain.

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Date: 18/05/2026 14:25:28
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392552
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Divine Angel said:

ms spock said:

Have you seen Dr Tyson Yunksporta’s 8 Ways?

His PhD is easily accessible online. It’s a beautiful read.


Looks like a good starting point, utilising UDL strategies

Is UDL a separate subject in your course? Or is it integrated?

I read your following posts. You’ve got a ton of information for your 500 words.

It’s was basically its own unit, titled Context Wide Supports.

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Date: 18/05/2026 14:26:10
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392553
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Immediately stop what you’re doing and watch this video. You will absolutely not regret it.

https://www.reddit.com/r/oddlysatisfying/s/Cz6sZoOUgX

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Date: 18/05/2026 14:27:07
From: ms spock
ID: 2392554
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ms spock said:

Divine Angel said:

Looks like a good starting point, utilising UDL strategies

Is UDL a separate subject in your course? Or is it integrated?

I read your following posts. You’ve got a ton of information for your 500 words.

It’s was basically its own unit, titled Context Wide Supports.

Oh that is good.

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Date: 18/05/2026 14:29:53
From: ms spock
ID: 2392555
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Immediately stop what you’re doing and watch this video. You will absolutely not regret it.

https://www.reddit.com/r/oddlysatisfying/s/Cz6sZoOUgX

Hehe

No lies detected.

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Date: 18/05/2026 14:31:42
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392556
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ms spock said:


Divine Angel said:

Immediately stop what you’re doing and watch this video. You will absolutely not regret it.

https://www.reddit.com/r/oddlysatisfying/s/Cz6sZoOUgX

Hehe

No lies detected.

The butt wiggle 😍

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Date: 18/05/2026 14:39:50
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2392557
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Immediately stop what you’re doing and watch this video. You will absolutely not regret it.

https://www.reddit.com/r/oddlysatisfying/s/Cz6sZoOUgX

Heh. :)

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Date: 18/05/2026 15:01:27
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392558
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Wonder whose green helmet that is.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/motogp-catalan-grand-prix-alex-marquez-broken-neck/106692508

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Date: 18/05/2026 15:09:40
From: ms spock
ID: 2392560
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ms spock said:

Divine Angel said:

Immediately stop what you’re doing and watch this video. You will absolutely not regret it.

https://www.reddit.com/r/oddlysatisfying/s/Cz6sZoOUgX

Hehe

No lies detected.

The butt wiggle 😍

The butt wiggle 😍 hehe

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Date: 18/05/2026 15:14:58
From: kii
ID: 2392561
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

My winter socks have arrived. I just watched Rewilding Jude’s latest video – making a pond. Such an inspirational guy. His backstory has helped me pull myself out of some dreadful pits of grief. His chooks ate beautiful and Sven, the cat, features quite a bit in this week’s video.

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Date: 18/05/2026 15:44:34
From: kii
ID: 2392563
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

“Meditation” time. A pair of my new socks on and my new blanket while reclining on Lorelie.

Cool air coming through the window. Crow squawking. Slight smell of wood smoke. Bliss

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Date: 18/05/2026 15:54:38
From: ms spock
ID: 2392564
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

kii said:


My winter socks have arrived. I just watched Rewilding Jude’s latest video – making a pond. Such an inspirational guy. His backstory has helped me pull myself out of some dreadful pits of grief. His chooks ate beautiful and Sven, the cat, features quite a bit in this week’s video.

Dreadful pits of grief need deep solace and soothing.

I am glad that Jude and Sven are in your life.

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Date: 18/05/2026 16:00:57
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392566
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Scary dash cam footage. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/near-miss-between-truck-and-motorcycles-tasmania/106692118

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Date: 18/05/2026 16:02:37
From: buffy
ID: 2392567
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Interwebs excruciatingly slow here at the moment for iNaturalist. This forum isn’t too bad.

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Date: 18/05/2026 16:12:53
From: Michael V
ID: 2392569
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Immediately stop what you’re doing and watch this video. You will absolutely not regret it.

https://www.reddit.com/r/oddlysatisfying/s/Cz6sZoOUgX

Cool.

Scratch that itch.

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Date: 18/05/2026 16:23:45
From: roughbarked
ID: 2392570
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Divine Angel said:

Immediately stop what you’re doing and watch this video. You will absolutely not regret it.

https://www.reddit.com/r/oddlysatisfying/s/Cz6sZoOUgX

Cool.

Scratch that itch.

Had a good go at it too.

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Date: 18/05/2026 16:49:17
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392572
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

My house is so quiet

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Date: 18/05/2026 16:57:44
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392574
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I do not have the fortitude to pursue this study.

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Date: 18/05/2026 17:06:10
From: ruby
ID: 2392576
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

MV, the postman delivered a letter to me today, it was the tomato seeds I’d sent you two months ago, labelled return to sender. It says ‘Left address/Unknown’. I’d addressed it with one of the choices Woodie told me would work. I’ll resend it.
You must have thought I was slack, not sending you the seeds as promised.
The letter is postmarked Rainbow Beach, so it nearly got there.

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Date: 18/05/2026 17:07:32
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392577
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby said:


MV, the postman delivered a letter to me today, it was the tomato seeds I’d sent you two months ago, labelled return to sender. It says ‘Left address/Unknown’. I’d addressed it with one of the choices Woodie told me would work. I’ll resend it.
You must have thought I was slack, not sending you the seeds as promised.
The letter is postmarked Rainbow Beach, so it nearly got there.

Have they sprouted?

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Date: 18/05/2026 17:16:28
From: ruby
ID: 2392578
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


ruby said:

MV, the postman delivered a letter to me today, it was the tomato seeds I’d sent you two months ago, labelled return to sender. It says ‘Left address/Unknown’. I’d addressed it with one of the choices Woodie told me would work. I’ll resend it.
You must have thought I was slack, not sending you the seeds as promised.
The letter is postmarked Rainbow Beach, so it nearly got there.

Have they sprouted?

Heh heh.
I collected a couple of unopened casuarina pods on my last seed collecting outing and forgot they were in my pocket. Washed the pants and found the pods had opened and now I’m fearing my washing machine will be sprouting trees one day from all the seeds in there….

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Date: 18/05/2026 17:28:02
From: Michael V
ID: 2392580
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


My house is so quiet

Why is that?

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Date: 18/05/2026 17:28:40
From: Michael V
ID: 2392581
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


I do not have the fortitude to pursue this study.

Not for me, either.

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Date: 18/05/2026 17:28:46
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392582
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Divine Angel said:

My house is so quiet

Why is that?

Mini Me’s at school camp

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Date: 18/05/2026 17:35:00
From: Michael V
ID: 2392584
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby said:


MV, the postman delivered a letter to me today, it was the tomato seeds I’d sent you two months ago, labelled return to sender. It says ‘Left address/Unknown’. I’d addressed it with one of the choices Woodie told me would work. I’ll resend it.
You must have thought I was slack, not sending you the seeds as promised.
The letter is postmarked Rainbow Beach, so it nearly got there.

That’s odd. Do you have my surname?

(I have actually got at least one letter from buffy addressed “Michael V”. And several from various grandchildren addressed “Nanna and Pop”.)

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Date: 18/05/2026 17:36:17
From: Michael V
ID: 2392585
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Michael V said:

Divine Angel said:

My house is so quiet

Why is that?

Mini Me’s at school camp

Ah, right. I’d forgotten. Already.

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Date: 18/05/2026 17:41:30
From: ruby
ID: 2392587
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


ruby said:

MV, the postman delivered a letter to me today, it was the tomato seeds I’d sent you two months ago, labelled return to sender. It says ‘Left address/Unknown’. I’d addressed it with one of the choices Woodie told me would work. I’ll resend it.
You must have thought I was slack, not sending you the seeds as promised.
The letter is postmarked Rainbow Beach, so it nearly got there.

That’s odd. Do you have my surname?

(I have actually got at least one letter from buffy addressed “Michael V”. And several from various grandchildren addressed “Nanna and Pop”.)

I did use your surname and Mr and Mrs. And your street name. I didn’t use your first name so I’ll use that next time. And then the lightbulb will go off for your postmaster I hope. Unless you want me to send it to Nanna and Pop :))))

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Date: 18/05/2026 17:45:40
From: Arts
ID: 2392589
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


My house is so quiet

you could open the front door and put a sign on your lawn saying “free lollies to any children – just come through the front door”

that’s bound to invite some attention and subsequent noise.

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Date: 18/05/2026 17:47:21
From: Michael V
ID: 2392590
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby said:


Michael V said:

ruby said:

MV, the postman delivered a letter to me today, it was the tomato seeds I’d sent you two months ago, labelled return to sender. It says ‘Left address/Unknown’. I’d addressed it with one of the choices Woodie told me would work. I’ll resend it.
You must have thought I was slack, not sending you the seeds as promised.
The letter is postmarked Rainbow Beach, so it nearly got there.

That’s odd. Do you have my surname?

(I have actually got at least one letter from buffy addressed “Michael V”. And several from various grandchildren addressed “Nanna and Pop”.)

I did use your surname and Mr and Mrs. And your street name. I didn’t use your first name so I’ll use that next time. And then the lightbulb will go off for your postmaster I hope. Unless you want me to send it to Nanna and Pop :))))

Hmmm. That’s most odd.

There are no postal deliveries to street addresses here, but the Post Office people know us well, and Mrs V calls in to check the mail at least once a week.

Our street number is 13.

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Date: 18/05/2026 17:50:40
From: Divine Angel
ID: 2392592
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Arts said:


Divine Angel said:

My house is so quiet

you could open the front door and put a sign on your lawn saying “free lollies to any children – just come through the front door”

that’s bound to invite some attention and subsequent noise.

I’m confused as to why I’m giving away lollies when I clearly need them as brain food for essay writing

Also it’s raining quite heavily at the moment so I wouldn’t expect many wayward children in this weather.

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Date: 18/05/2026 17:56:35
From: Arts
ID: 2392594
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Divine Angel said:


Arts said:

Divine Angel said:

My house is so quiet

you could open the front door and put a sign on your lawn saying “free lollies to any children – just come through the front door”

that’s bound to invite some attention and subsequent noise.

I’m confused as to why I’m giving away lollies when I clearly need them as brain food for essay writing

Also it’s raining quite heavily at the moment so I wouldn’t expect many wayward children in this weather.

you don’t actually have to give them any lollies… in fact if you don’t then you will be more likely to get the noise you crave…

my guess is that the sign will most likely attract the attention of local law enforcement… but again… noise inducing .. and a possible 24 hours in the lock up, noisy and distracting .. I mean, it’s win win…

(apart from the fact that you may not get your assignment done)

so win win lose

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Date: 18/05/2026 18:00:36
From: ruby
ID: 2392596
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


ruby said:

Michael V said:

That’s odd. Do you have my surname?

(I have actually got at least one letter from buffy addressed “Michael V”. And several from various grandchildren addressed “Nanna and Pop”.)

I did use your surname and Mr and Mrs. And your street name. I didn’t use your first name so I’ll use that next time. And then the lightbulb will go off for your postmaster I hope. Unless you want me to send it to Nanna and Pop :))))

Hmmm. That’s most odd.

There are no postal deliveries to street addresses here, but the Post Office people know us well, and Mrs V calls in to check the mail at least once a week.

Our street number is 13.

Ahh. I was told the street number was 25. But they should have known your name. Never mind, I’ll resend, and can also put in the tomatillo seeds this time round.
And sourdough starter if you need it. Though I am having problems after a very promising start. The culture bubbled on the first day, then doubled and a bit more the second, and I was sure I was on a winner. Third day it sat and sulked and then got a brown film over it. So yesterday I did lots of reading about what I might be doing wrong, and measured everything carefully. Today it has not grown much but it is bubbling again.

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Date: 18/05/2026 18:05:44
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2392598
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Well, in memory of Puss, we can safely say that it’s pussing down here. We spent over half an hour moving stuff off the patio and into rooms. It’s just temporary while it’s bloody wet.

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Date: 18/05/2026 18:10:32
From: ruby
ID: 2392600
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Spiny Norman said:


Well, in memory of Puss, we can safely say that it’s pussing down here. We spent over half an hour moving stuff off the patio and into rooms. It’s just temporary while it’s bloody wet.

That’s a fair bit of rain. At least you have dry places to move stuff to, but what a pain. Hope your house gets finished pronto

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Date: 18/05/2026 18:11:57
From: Michael V
ID: 2392601
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby said:


Michael V said:

ruby said:

I did use your surname and Mr and Mrs. And your street name. I didn’t use your first name so I’ll use that next time. And then the lightbulb will go off for your postmaster I hope. Unless you want me to send it to Nanna and Pop :))))

Hmmm. That’s most odd.

There are no postal deliveries to street addresses here, but the Post Office people know us well, and Mrs V calls in to check the mail at least once a week.

Our street number is 13.

Ahh. I was told the street number was 25. But they should have known your name. Never mind, I’ll resend, and can also put in the tomatillo seeds this time round.
And sourdough starter if you need it. Though I am having problems after a very promising start. The culture bubbled on the first day, then doubled and a bit more the second, and I was sure I was on a winner. Third day it sat and sulked and then got a brown film over it. So yesterday I did lots of reading about what I might be doing wrong, and measured everything carefully. Today it has not grown much but it is bubbling again.

Surname is the name of a well known cheap gin, or an engineering company, even a manufacturer of aeroplanes.

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Date: 18/05/2026 18:16:10
From: ruby
ID: 2392603
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


ruby said:

Michael V said:

Hmmm. That’s most odd.

There are no postal deliveries to street addresses here, but the Post Office people know us well, and Mrs V calls in to check the mail at least once a week.

Our street number is 13.

Ahh. I was told the street number was 25. But they should have known your name. Never mind, I’ll resend, and can also put in the tomatillo seeds this time round.
And sourdough starter if you need it. Though I am having problems after a very promising start. The culture bubbled on the first day, then doubled and a bit more the second, and I was sure I was on a winner. Third day it sat and sulked and then got a brown film over it. So yesterday I did lots of reading about what I might be doing wrong, and measured everything carefully. Today it has not grown much but it is bubbling again.

Surname is the name of a well known cheap gin, or an engineering company, even a manufacturer of aeroplanes.

Got the right surname!

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Date: 18/05/2026 18:16:20
From: Michael V
ID: 2392604
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


ruby said:

Michael V said:

Hmmm. That’s most odd.

There are no postal deliveries to street addresses here, but the Post Office people know us well, and Mrs V calls in to check the mail at least once a week.

Our street number is 13.

Ahh. I was told the street number was 25. But they should have known your name. Never mind, I’ll resend, and can also put in the tomatillo seeds this time round.
And sourdough starter if you need it. Though I am having problems after a very promising start. The culture bubbled on the first day, then doubled and a bit more the second, and I was sure I was on a winner. Third day it sat and sulked and then got a brown film over it. So yesterday I did lots of reading about what I might be doing wrong, and measured everything carefully. Today it has not grown much but it is bubbling again.

Surname is the name of a well known cheap gin, or an engineering company, even a manufacturer of aeroplanes.

My starter is slowly improving, so I expect I don’t need a seed starter, thanks.

Tomatillo. That’s lovely, thanks.

:)

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Date: 18/05/2026 18:20:51
From: Spiny Norman
ID: 2392609
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby said:


Spiny Norman said:

Well, in memory of Puss, we can safely say that it’s pussing down here. We spent over half an hour moving stuff off the patio and into rooms. It’s just temporary while it’s bloody wet.

That’s a fair bit of rain. At least you have dry places to move stuff to, but what a pain. Hope your house gets finished pronto

Yep that’ll be very nice indeed.

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Date: 18/05/2026 18:22:01
From: Michael V
ID: 2392611
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby said:


Michael V said:

ruby said:

Ahh. I was told the street number was 25. But they should have known your name. Never mind, I’ll resend, and can also put in the tomatillo seeds this time round.
And sourdough starter if you need it. Though I am having problems after a very promising start. The culture bubbled on the first day, then doubled and a bit more the second, and I was sure I was on a winner. Third day it sat and sulked and then got a brown film over it. So yesterday I did lots of reading about what I might be doing wrong, and measured everything carefully. Today it has not grown much but it is bubbling again.

Surname is the name of a well known cheap gin, or an engineering company, even a manufacturer of aeroplanes.

Got the right surname!

That’s good. But it’s also very strange. Maybe it was filed under the wrong alphabetic character at the PO. Or maybe someone saw the 25 and thought “Nobody by that name lives there”.

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Date: 18/05/2026 18:24:11
From: ruby
ID: 2392613
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

Michael V said:


Michael V said:

ruby said:

Ahh. I was told the street number was 25. But they should have known your name. Never mind, I’ll resend, and can also put in the tomatillo seeds this time round.
And sourdough starter if you need it. Though I am having problems after a very promising start. The culture bubbled on the first day, then doubled and a bit more the second, and I was sure I was on a winner. Third day it sat and sulked and then got a brown film over it. So yesterday I did lots of reading about what I might be doing wrong, and measured everything carefully. Today it has not grown much but it is bubbling again.

Surname is the name of a well known cheap gin, or an engineering company, even a manufacturer of aeroplanes.

My starter is slowly improving, so I expect I don’t need a seed starter, thanks.

Tomatillo. That’s lovely, thanks.

:)

Will resend tomorrow.
Yay for your starter improving :)))
I was going to suggest using one of those water filters that fit to a jug if you think your water quality may be affecting it. Buit hopefully things are on the up and up now

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Date: 18/05/2026 18:29:00
From: Michael V
ID: 2392615
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

ruby said:


Michael V said:

Michael V said:

Surname is the name of a well known cheap gin, or an engineering company, even a manufacturer of aeroplanes.

My starter is slowly improving, so I expect I don’t need a seed starter, thanks.

Tomatillo. That’s lovely, thanks.

:)

Will resend tomorrow.
Yay for your starter improving :)))
I was going to suggest using one of those water filters that fit to a jug if you think your water quality may be affecting it. Buit hopefully things are on the up and up now

There is a chance that the council have changed the chemical used for water disinfecting to one that doesn’t evaporate when boiled. I’ll chase that up with the council plumber some time. Mrs V and he have compared knee replacements, so we are known, socially.

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Date: 18/05/2026 18:29:08
From: btm
ID: 2392616
Subject: re: Chat May 2026

I’m curious to see how it’ll be before someone names an AI Wintermute.

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