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[–] Duenan@aussie.zone 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Found this little guy as I was filling up on petrol.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 points 2 days ago

Marble gecko. I love him. 🥰

[–] TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 11 points 3 days ago

Thursday. Nearly the weekend. Give me strength.

[–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 10 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The packening begins... in an hour, I am still le tired.

I ate half a bag of chips yesterday for dinner, that was not a good idea.

[–] mysticgreg@aussie.zone 7 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Then have a nap

THEN FIRE ZE MISSILES!

Sorry, had to. It's the law :D

Also, I see nothing wrong with your choice of dinner!

[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 8 points 2 days ago (2 children)

First time I saw that flash animation, I was 12 or 13 and had found ebaumsworld. That was the site that entertained me before Google was around to collate everything into a search list or whatever.

I watched that bloody animation on repeat cackling like a hyena 😂

^fucking kangaroos^

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[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 7 points 2 days ago (7 children)

So my uncle's cat, Casper, had to be euthanised a little while back (he was 20yo, and he just got too sick to go on). So they had an excess of wet cat food and litter. Mickey loves it, though I have to supplement with normal wet food, because this food is for cats with urinary tract issues which I think has a lower amount of taurine. This is fine, he gets a variety anyway.

My issue is it's Purina, which is owned by Nestle. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Why does the cat have to like the food made by one of the most unethical companies that exist today? 😭

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[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 9 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (8 children)

Pulled the longest hair out of my shoulder. Blonde, curly, and about 6cm in length. Sadly did not have a matching one on the other shoulder, so it had to go.

Edit:

stardew valley stuffoh also, I've been playing stardew valley on mobile, and it plays really well!! There's a few options for controller, but I went with the visible joystick and buttons. But yeah, it's a great game, and I know I'm late to the party (patient gamers anyone lol), but it's so fun! I've been super casual, I occasionally look something up but haven't spoiled myself with its depth (because I know it's a deep game).

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[–] tombruzzo@aussie.zone 7 points 2 days ago (7 children)

So UAT is a free play space to play around with things. I'm going to wild out in my downtime

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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (3 children)

I’m wondering if it’s very smart to be feeding the magpies and encouraging them around with bird flu going on. Especially with an elderly cat. I can’t find much about the situation in Australia.

I shouldn’t worry but I see they’ve been dropping feathers and pooping in the back yard, and if I tracked something in and gave Melbcat a treat off the floor… Normally I remove my shoes at the door but my guests don’t. And I’ve been a bit slack myself sometimes.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, carpet is gross.

Edit: I still haven’t decided if it’s ok to provide water in Summer. I would but you’re meant to be cleaning it frequently at the best of times and I’m not able to manage. There is water they can get elsewhere.

[–] imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (5 children)

Bird flu (H1N5) is not yet in Australia and you'll know when it is because it's not gonna be great for our wildlife - it will hit chickens or migratory species first though, IM O. And magpies are 'catholic' feeders; as long as you aren't going overboard or being silly and feeding them rubbish they will be fine with a little treat. And good enough hygiene is ok - even with your and Melbcat's health concerns.

Can lightning strike - yes. Are you significantly increasing that risk by carefully connecting with wildlife - no.

I put out water on a hot day but when it's not summer there's tons around.

source: I'm not a biologist but I work with and hang out with birdos. Also have experience living with immunocompromised peeps so I do understand

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[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 5 points 2 days ago

I need to throw a strawb pic into the ring.

Putting you all to shame hehe (it'll probably be gone tomorrow).

[–] Duenan@aussie.zone 7 points 2 days ago (6 children)
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[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 3 points 2 days ago

Trying to watch s3 of only murders in the building, horrifically distracted by the fact selena gomez appears to be morphing into Adric

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