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Daily Discussion Thread: 😎 Friday 29 November (aussie.zone)

submitted 8 months ago by Seagoon_@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 6 points 8 months ago (3 children)

Trying to power through meetings today so I can mow the lawn and have some celebratory beers.

Looks like I'll be done at the damn peak of temperature, but that's okay. It'll make the shower post mowing so much more satisfying.

[–] TinyBreak@aussie.zone 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

agree to nothing, delay and obfuscate, non committal and just keep saying "lets not try boil the ocean here"

They'll let you go by 10am.

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 4 points 8 months ago

“lets not try boil the ocean here”

Holy shit I am so stealing that.

[–] mysticgreg@aussie.zone 4 points 8 months ago (3 children)

I once had the genius idea that I should bolt a cupholder to the handle of the mower for mowerbeers. But then the realisation that the vibrations would turn it into a flat frothing mess put that one to bed.

Unless I just put a nice single malt there instead... 🤔

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Some time ago on a lovely Saturday morning, I decided to do full on gardening. Weeding, trimming branches on trees, mowing..all that jazz. My reward was a cheeky beer when I felt I accomplished a fair bit. So off I went, starting at about 10:30 am. Felt like I was working for a solid 4-5 hours and had probably 4-5 beers. Realised I was a bit tipsy when all was done....and it was about 12:30. Managed to do all the work and get fairly sloshed.

Had a nap and woke up at like 4 pm with a mild hangover.

Never again.

[–] mysticgreg@aussie.zone 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I'd say 'never again' as well. Until the next time I did exactly the same thing :)

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 3 points 8 months ago

I learned from my mistake that time. No more beers until after work is done. Coffee and water as fuel during the process.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 points 8 months ago

That’s when you buy yourself a Foam Dome. Literally using your head

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Don't give up on your dreams.

YOU can be the dampening force.

[–] mysticgreg@aussie.zone 3 points 8 months ago

I HAVE SEEN THE LIGHT :D

[–] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 4 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

I need to do some gardening tonight, so I'm dangling the soju carrot to make sure I get it done. No gardening, no soju. Soju while gardening is a possibility. Jelly sake for the boyo.

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 3 points 8 months ago

I have yet to purchase the beers. Part of the reward is browsing and selecting.