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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago (2 children)

The new cordless 2-in-1 stick vac actually is fairly quiet on the low setting.

There are a few drawbacks. Like it's not that powerful on the low setting so might take a few passes (and lifting it a bit) for bigger particles like tracked paper litter, the canister fills up fairly quickly with cat hair, and the filter might be harder to clean + no replacement filters on sale because Kmart. No upholstery attachment, only one crevice tool with brush.

But it's a lot easier to use, folds down small, the handheld pops out easily and the sound is not too bothersome to Melbcat. Alright for quick cleans.

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Nothing like smashing out some metal core on guitar to get the negative emotions out of my system.

[–] tone212_@aussie.zone 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

I was so stressed earlier today that it triggered my asthma and I was getting really short on breath. That was a experience as a new asthma sufferer. Many Ventolin puffs and a good gym session later, feeling much more relaxed. Night rain helps too although it’s really coming down.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

That show Baby Reindeer really freaked me.

The last few scenes. What did Gadd realise?

Did he identify with his stalker's pain or did he see that she and his other sexual abuser are a total psychopaths who knowingly plan out their abuse?

Obviously both.

The rage the abusers have when people try to protect themselves is just incredible.

And abusers never learn, they are incapable.

[–] Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I didn't like the very final scene, with him in the bar. Seemed a bit cliche.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 points 7 months ago

I think it was meant to be a "full circle" moment, where he is the one who comes in the pub with no money and a bit emotional.

Except he didn't go in there on purpose to look for victims.

And I think it undercut the psychopath aspect of the people who abused him because the implication is that Gadd could become the stalker, which we know could actually never happen because he isn't a psycho.

Maybe the bar tender could become the next victim, eh.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

I uninstalled Path Of Exile without even playing it again because I knew the outcome would be headaches and nausea. Why do that to myself? The choices are limited because of preferring free games and having a Mac but I'll find something else.

Also I've been hunting down free public domain art books from reputable sources because I don't want to go to random sites for downloads or click on random Google Drive links.

Is all the stuff from Project Gutenberg legal to download and share? I found some on the Internet Archive too but while it says most of their stuff is legal they did get dinged for copyright infringement. (I applaud archiving and preserving despite legality, but do not have the money to potentially get sued if I share it.)

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

There is a free Art library and book exchange near Victoria Market. Free art books! The range is dependent on donations.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 points 7 months ago

That sounds cool. It requires leaving the house though :(

I'm mainly trying to track down OG instructional stuff. I found Morpho 'Fat and Skin Folds' but not the general ones or 'Simplified Forms' or 'Hands'

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