Still looking thin & hungry - maybe a third breakfast is called for?

2 breakfastses. You lucky little thing.

Hi!

I've had that clunk happen!!

I was also having a "stretch" 😉

this is a satisfying story

chiropractors hate him

Might have spondylolithesis?

Noted with thanks.

I love corn fritters! And big batches are necessary, eggs don’t come in halves or quarters.

Oh yum. That salad look pretty delicious too!

Speaking of America, I hope the new Jamba juice place gives Boost a scare. They've been too comfy for too long.

Oo i'm a fan. Planning on actually diffuse lighting the bathroom and laundry eventually

(Convincing His Lordship we also need to home automate an intruder alert protocol that cuts all lights to deep red and starts playing the imperial march)

I’m a nah. I find light like this disorienting. But given the unlikelyhood of that being relevant, carry on

hell yeah!

What kind of light is that? Like an LED strip?

Looks great, and you have a fabulous view btw

Take care out there Teddy bear

Wait, what? When or why would chemists ever have a reason to touch you?

moan loudly next time he does that

A high-pitched Eeeeeeeeee should stop that.

Errk. Used to hate going to the family dentist for just that reason. Horrible.

I’m so sorry to hear you are having such a horrid situation. Hang in there. You can do it. Hope the hospital visit can give you some answers. But also, whilst it is true that sometimes a diagnosis cannot be found, can they work towards some kind of treatment like pain management, diet, counselling to help you manage the situation. If no diagnosis forthcoming, word up the person supporting you to help you ask about how doctors can help lessen the symptoms to improve your quality of life. Perhaps they can refer you to a pain management specialist? A physician? I very much hope you can find some relief.

@melbaboutown @bot001 I can't offer anything really except empathy, I've only just experienced extended intense pain from a herniated disc, and even after 2 weeks I was thinking, if this doesn't get better, I don't know how I'm going to keep going, it's absolutely terrifying to consider years like that. I'm fortunate to seem to be one of the 90% that responds to conservative management but I'm on long term pain meds, and I'm really not sure if the injury is healing by itself or the pain is being masked by the meds.

One thing from your story though, I've read that an emerging treatment for a range of gastro issues is gut microbiome transplant, might be worth looking into if you haven't already as it's probably not going to be recommended by many gastroenterologists.

Can you get a patient advocate in hospital? I know some states have rules about patients asking for help after being refused.

I’m sorry you’re going through this, I spent years getting diagnosed with gastroparesis after many dismissals from specialists who didn’t even do the basic test. Was also told it’s stress, anxiety, psychological etc.

Anyway peg/j tubes are fairly standard things if one can’t eat /digest properly, what is their pushback reason on those?

Chronic pain is a hard problem to solve, pain specialists are super expensive and just seemed to push infusions or other medications rather than trying to work out the source. I had no success with them tbh. Have you read “explain pain”? (Apologies if you’re already aware of this and it’s not helpful).

Hey mate I don't have much to offer but I'm very sorry that you're going through this and I hope you get through this safely. My DMs are always open if you want to have a chat though :)

Share a pic of melbcat?

I do know you are legally bound by the Australian Constitution as well as state and local laws to submit photographic evidence of your adorable kitty to the Melbourne DT community.

Also consider “Baby Jeebus” as a name for aforementioned kitty.

Ask forgiveness not permission. They cant legally say no. Also Neko cat rescue are amazing! check them out.

Ask them how much the pet bond is. It is the most efficient way to ask permission for a pet, while also being aware that there are costs associated with it that you won't give them hassle over.

Yeah, it’s really going around atm. Speedy recovery!

🍻 chin chin!

Cheers!

Cheers mate 🍺

Also clean the A/C filters or have a coil clean done where applicable.

I’ve had some success with onion & chilli brew with a drop of dish detergent. It doesn’t keep well though.

Interesting. Will give a try. They invested my lovely palm and I gave it a brutal cut to save the plant.

This is what White Oil and Neem oil does - but it appears to be significantly cheaper.

How is it a settler colonial holiday? Genuinely asking because I don't think it's an actual holiday here...

The garden needs a good soak so this will be welcome. The wind is picking up out east - my kinetic sculpture is whirling away quite madly.

No rain here, just ominous gloom.

Thar she blows!

I think I might get caught in the rain as I leave work.

There’s thunderstorm asthma warnings today. But for me it’s been hayfever hell for quite a while now.

Bell St Coburg is bumpy as. It's all the traffic going in the same lanes when crossing it - the tarmac gradually develops channels in the direction of traffic. Same thing on Hoddle St if crossing it at right angles. And St Georges Road. Bounce bounce as you go over the bumps. A car with good suspension doesn't notice it, but on a bus or a bike it can be a wild ride. No cure other than complete resurfacing which ain't gonna happen anytime soon. Mind you, there are some Dyson buses with square or triangular wheels I tell you true.

💦

SOGGY

First thing is to document everything.

Then seek advice from a union if in one or fair work.

Yep. Took them to fairwork, self represented and got a payout. My favourite part was being asked if their lawyer was able to stay at the hearing, and of course I said no.

I had a diary of events, well documented. Waited until I was made redundant then lodged the case.

Get a very good lawyer.

Keep records of everything. Take notes of verbal conversations.

Don't let yourself be intimidated or blinded by bullshit

I do not miss those bloody myner birds! Such an invasive species.

That's a cute little vase.

Lil sip of coffee, lil sip of milk.

The pouring lips take up more space and chip easily in the dishwasher.

Elevenses raises their old fashioned paw

What about Tea?

I call it dindin instead

IKEA? Or try secondhand on market place? Or stolen milk crates with a Bunnings plank on top? Tell people it’s an installation piece by a famous artist, and you were able to acquire it because you know the gallery owner.

try the opshop

I'm pretty sure huntsmans can. What did you do to the poor spider?

Yep, when they moult. It can sometimes take a few moults.

May I have an item that i don’t really need that is perceived to be heavily discounted?

Leftover turkey sandwich with cranberry sauce please

I'm going to need lots of coffee spread through the day, i's the only thing that's going to sustain me today please sir.

I'll take a Martini

Babylon burn

yay, vroom vroom!