Discussion Thread 🏆 Tuesday 3 June 2025
Discussion Thread 🏆 Tuesday 3 June 2025
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I was at the shopping centre earlier, paying for stuff at the fruit shop. I hear all this yelling and see a guy going nuts from a security guard confronting him over stealing something from a store. He starts shouting and causing destruction - knocking store displays over, hitting fruit and vegetables from displays onto the ground and was coming closer to me. I turn around and start pushing my trolley back from the register to get away from him. While I was turned around he picked up a giant pumpkin from a display next to the register and threw it right at the back of my head. This was a massive grey pumpkin, like a rock to the head. Now I’m sitting here with an ice pack to my head wondering why me. Thankfully no bleeding and I feel ok so far, just sore.
I reported it to centre management and made myself known to the police before I left. Surely this is some kind of assault.
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Bloody hell.
I'd definitely at the very least have someone check on you over the next few. Sometimes TBI's can be delayed.
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Holy shit! Yes that's assault! I'm sorry this has happened to you.
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Eeek! Please check in at the nearest emergency hospital - head injuries and swelling inside the skull take a bit of time to develop and can be devastating. Any nausea or funny light effects or dizziness or slurred speech - call an ambulance please.
Basically, a serious head knock is equivalent to a stroke - needs to be checked out by professionals.
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I would go to the ER and get checked out.
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In an ideal world, the cops will probably get footage of the incident from the store cameras which will contain enough evidence for the assault against you and other crimes, that you won't be required in court to make the case.
That sucks for you. Consider there might be some whiplash or sore neck injury too.
Re-watching familiar tv is recommended for concussion.
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What the fuck! That's got to be assault. Glad you're getting checked out. Hopefully no major damage done... it would be a good story to tell at parties. But seriously, hope the pain subsides soon and your brain and skull are ok.
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That's so fucked!! Glad your Dr has given you the all clear, it's so fucked that you were put in that situation!
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That's fucking awful. I hope you'll be OK ❤️
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That’s nuts. I’m glad you got out of there.
Really not good about the blow to the head though, I agree with everyone else to be very careful about that. Fingers crossed that nothing serious has happened.
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Not the right sort of pumpkin scone! Be well
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How awful! That would have been so frightening, I hope you are doing ok.
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"You're in bed and yet I've only had 2 treats today. How curious."
Post 3rd treat
Also a rainbow
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Those are very judging eyes.
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Breaking news: Miss Meow has trialled her window hammock. It was apparently a good place for some after breakfast grooming. She has now disapeared again, either for more box exploration or maybe just going back to bed.
Mr Woof has also successfully navigated the dog door for the first time this morning. He's now napping on my lap, which he fully deserves after the big day yesterday - it's very stressful for a security dog to see a bunch of people tresspass onto your territory and steal absolutely everything.
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Big news. That's great. I'm so glad it went smoothly. Hope you get some time to relax and enjoy the new place today
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Gibson is unhappy I tried to brush her and has also moved to higher ground lol
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Must be the night for it...
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Seems to be a bad cat mood in the air.
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It’s over Raven! I have the high ground!
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She does look miffed
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A Bunnings trip might be on the cards very soon, I'm going to need a lot more extension cords! And I still need to get numbers for the letterbox.
I ordered a second remote for the garage door, which was not as expensive as I feared. I also ordered another security camera to go in the garage - I'm not used to having a remote opening door and I find myself fretting that it might be open any time I can't see it. I know it's silly, but it's like when you have to keep checking you locked the door, my own minor touch of OCD.
Our morning walk was a bit brisk this morning, but the sun is now coming out and it's shaping up to be a very nice day. Miss Meow has found herself a very good hiding spot in the future sewing room - if she hadn't had her eyes open I would not have known she was there. Mr Woof is still a bit unsure about the new dog door and needs prompting to use it. I thought the security camera might have some video of him using it this morning, but all you can see is my arse as I'm leaning over encouraging him, and the audio is all me going, "that's it, push! push!" like a crazy dog door midwife 🤣
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his favourite treat on the other side of the door
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😂 If he's like my dog he understands "push" but chooses not to.
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I guess this new place is officially home now, just had my first delivery. Mr Woof was not impressed that someone dared to knock on our door.
Once I have cleared enough boxes to allow other people to fit inside I'll be able to invite people in for coffee 🙂
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Cute mugs! I love how quickly you all seem to be settling in!
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But I have carved out a few livable areas, and am working on getting a few more done. Having been able to set up things like the bed frame, dining table and fridge before I moved has definitely made a big difference.
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Anyone else following along with the Erin Patterson trial still? She's on the stand today and it's fascinating.
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Not hardcore, just listening to it whenever it pops up.
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ist ein guter computer kartoffelkätzchen
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Didn't get too wet out there, got through quite a bit, very satisfied. Geez I hope there's more fieldwork coming up. When it's easy and streamlined like this and out in the bush I'd happily keep going. Great for the mind and body.
Now it's time to get some cat love 🥰 it's so nice having Sox at home although I feel like she's thoroughly bored, poor dear. It is a claustrophobic, dark and small apartment, and there isn't even anything interesting to look at out the windows! I can't even play with her using her toys because there's no room to move around easily.
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laser pointers make the whole room a playground
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Hm that's an idea, I know she still reacts to quick movements sometimes so I might find one for her. Then toss her a treat every so often so she feels like she's had a reward
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Have you tried the bird videos? I’ve put them on for Melbcat before but she didn’t seem to be too interested
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Only one of my six has ever seemed to be able to see TV. Not a great hit rate on mirrors either.
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Hund ist kaputt
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Hambam ist das Beste!!
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aw, he's such a sweetie
and so handsome too
do you have to wash and brush him much?
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His coat can be a bit much. So many things get stuck in it lol.
When brushing him he tries to groom me too at the same time too which is sort of funny and doesn't help.
He's going into another bath tomorrow. There's a love hate relationship with the bath.
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Finally getting my day underway after sleeping in, I don’t know what was so hard about making some toast and coffee today.
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I was today years old when I first tried Marmite. It’s milder than Vegemite, and almost seemed a bit sweeter? Possibly less salty? I didn’t mind it, but will be sticking with Vegemite for the stronger flavour I’m used to.
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TMI attempted a nasal saline rinse. Not as bad as feared. Will it prove helpful or hoccum remains to be smelt
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Is it possible that Erin wanted to make the elderlies a little bit sick (not actually kill them outright) to bring Simon closer to her? Munchausen by proxy perhaps?
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She also begged Simon to come to the lunch, even tried to guilt him with how hard she'd worked and how much she's spent. Along your thoughts, maybe she wanted to make them a bit sick so she could take care of them and show how important she is?
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Yes.
The fact that Simon didn't come to the lunch could've tipped her into the "you'll have to talk to me sooner or later".
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Maybe? At lunch she told them she had cancer. That’s a big fat lie too, maybe she wanted them to feel sorry for her and give her attention. But they can’t do that if they are dead, so who knows? She probably didn’t think that far. None of her story is cohesive enough to make me think she had some genius plan. Maybe in her head, making them feel sorry for her and then suffering a slow death pleased her, and that’s as far as her logic went.
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I don't think she had a genius plan either that's why I think it was an impulsive act. Planned murder? I don't think so.
Depending on what the prosecution have I wouldn't be surprised if the jury want the charges downgraded to manslaughter or negligence when they go out.
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It's possible. It's also possible that she did nothing at all but is a compulsive liar in general which makes her look guilty.
Buy my take (not that I've been following closely) is that it is far more likely that she's absolutely guilty and too stupid to understand that people can see through her lies. I'd put the alternative possibilities into the category of technically possible, but so unlikely I wouldn't consider it reasonable to entertain them (i.e. beyond reasonable doubt).
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See the thing is, if you planned on killing a few people, you would've dehydrated those mushrooms and got rid of the dehydrator a few months back. I think the poisonings were impulsive.
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Ah early morning rain showers. There's nothing else like the soft patter of light rain mingling with the dings from the trams.
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Following the trial.
Who here has gone mushrooming?
I and friends used to pick mushrooms all the time. Just field mushrooms. We knew the big yellow mushies in the pine forests were edible but we weren't confident to pick them. Some local Italians used to.
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I have. For the magical variety lol
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Same! As kids we used to collect them from the horse paddock nearby, and only the ones with pink or brown underneath. We never got the ones that were any different to that. Very glad I didn’t accidentally poison the whole family, though.
There are currently big yellow ones in my front yard which the snails or slugs seem to love
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Yes. Still do when I can. However, the big white ones that spring up in people's lawns have 2 different sorts - one is edible & delicious. The other sort looks identical, but if you lightly score the white top with a fingernail and the mark turns yellow, they may give you a tummyache but won't kill you. The yellow staining ones have a mild toxin that really upsets some people's stomachs, but doesn't affect others. I know a few spots that are reliable for goldtops too, but don't always get there before the locals.
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I know someone who runs foraging courses, including mushrooming. There is a rhyme to help remember what to avoid. Of course I can't recall the whole thing right now.
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I haven't, but enjoy seeing when people do!
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My dad used to and we never touched what he picked.
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I used to like looking at them on walks but never dared to pick any for consumption. That’s a specialist skill and a high cost to being wrong.
I did once grow some of a safe variety from mycelium though (grow kit).
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Him: "Ooooh evening coffee?"
\ Me: "Ja ja bee-coz vee ar zo Europee-ahn ja ja"
\ Him: "Ah sì sì! Ev-e-ning kaffee ja zo Europee-ahn"Mickey: "¿Que?"
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Overtired past me left the heater on overnight. Not regretting it, I gotta say.
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Grumpy morning, ahoy!
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have much study to do
am hesitant 🙍♀️
I'll just start slow , with something simple
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Break it down into small pieces
Starting slow and simple is the way
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yup, after much thought I have found my block, too many unknowns. I will just tackle one learning curve at a time. 👍
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But I don’t WANT to go out in the rain
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... wrong thread. Oops.
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This is going to sound weird but hear me out.
Get your frozen strawberries, preferably with icicles on them, into a bowl.
Microwave (mik-row-wah-vay) them part of your dishwasher is empty, so for about two minutes for me. You're left with kind of soft strawberries and some "strawberry water".
Add a few tablespoons of yoghurt and mix. You now have a dessert that has the warmth of a pudding and consistency of runny custard.
That's disgusting, isn't it...
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It just sounds like a warm version of (usually chilled) hwachae
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It does indeed!
Minus the Sprite and Strawberry flavoured milk
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I puree frozen fruit with yoghurt and put in icy pole molds
you could make a couli, puree defrosted fruit with some sugar , then mix that with yoghurt
I have this kind of dessert all the time, it's easy peasy 😊
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Yum!
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Fuck me dell are insane. Got an embedded pc with a white/amber error led. But can i find out what the fuck that means? Nooooo
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This feels like a winter morning.
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Looks like one too. All grey and rainy.
I looked up the weather radar, thought there was lots more rain incoming, then realised I'm looking at completely the wrong side of Melbourne! The rain's pretty much past Ballarat now and it's looking likely to be clear. Another cup of coffee and then I'll rug up to take Mr Woof out on his first neighbourhood orientation walk.
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Good night everyone
take care, sweet dreams 😘
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I haven't got my morning rain strategy down yet so I drove in today. I'll take it as a leg break and maybe take the analogue bike tomorrow
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