2026-05-28T23:50:56Z https://njump.me Andrea https://njump.me/npub15twsezjmq2c3q4waxdnuw3qjdjjs3c4m0ek8lw72yhm3xqfzz52sw6c5f0 https://assets.bne.social/accounts/avatars/109/361/629/679/784/866/original/bfaa27f0262f856d.png https://assets.bne.social/accounts/avatars/109/361/629/679/784/866/original/bfaa27f0262f856d.png https://njump.me/nevent1qqszx8pn3zdd70g9t6cg790gfgcw62u6f7mktxlh2u54u2e8qdfexrszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232uyxfcm In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsd8wvvqc4aj3qtg36kpwcc85tkunkzwnycu5whf5sjc02mkgt87dcses36c'>nevent1q…s36c</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I started the day by going to the gym. Look at me! It&#39;s interesting walking/running while facing the ocean and being gently thrown from side to side. <br/><br/>The morning consisted of food and more food. Breakfast was what you&#39;d expect from a large hotel&#39;s all you can eat buffet.<br/>Back to the buffet for lunch and a variety of Indian curries, more excellent hot chips, and special (gf) cheesecake for dessert. <br/><br/>I spent the early afternoon in the lobby, listening to live country music and sipping some wine from my travel coffee mug. <br/><br/>I got my steps up in the afternoon walking around the ship, and found a &#39;secret&#39; section with sun loungers in just the right amount of shade. <br/><br/>Then some more music (Fleetwood Mac cover band) before dinner. Elegant night - finally a use for the fancy op shop clothes I&#39;ve been collecting! Also our first towel animal. 🐘 <br/><br/>I finished the evening in the theatre with a music tribute to Showtunes of NYC.<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/448/443/633/052/367/original/0d4914ef15f880e4.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/448/447/085/894/978/original/1f070e8c99730876.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/448/453/719/477/406/original/22a20c20f65e8cb4.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-22T12:56:00Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsyjhe2fhnrrjsl4a037dadqt3xff09r6tjagu4sm4uqrmgaewcjggzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232srlfx9 Who has 2 thumbs and just tipped 4 litres of water over the kitchen floor? <br/><br/>Despite the 2 thumbs I couldn&#39;t coordinate holding the 4l and opening the fridge door.<br/>🤦🏻‍♀️<br/><br/>Who has 2 thumbs and a clean kitchen floor? 2026-04-09T03:17:46Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqst3kztpe8zzdvdpccezv74dd0mz76y7l6pduv3fq7k8ec4ugf5j9czyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2323s24xn God damnit. I thought I&#39;d updated all of the next of kin/emergency contact things. <br/><br/>Nope. <br/><br/>Sucker-punched in the solar plexus. 2026-01-23T03:34:43Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqstmklfs3waj35ffz0efdkstjm0aauch8zyrk4l9nuegcdcpj98hlczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232vgprpf #MissyMouse is showing her feelings about there being a dog guest in the house currently. <br/><br/>Clean paws are important!<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/865/344/098/839/079/original/7c632446bf1e41a7.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/865/344/381/695/043/original/2cd1de32f90c1f64.jpg"> <br/> 2026-01-09T13:26:22Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsgj2zxfxhl68k49w6sd90ugnsq420m52slsxfhpx5ygj0t3xrr3cszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg23239uc85 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspydvj8ddgxzetrl9mx4seqmx90k53nzuygw4ryguxaj4huv8mk4ctv0xft'>nevent1q…0xft</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>it&#39;s cooking things off nicely! <br/><br/>I&#39;m a fan. 2025-12-31T10:08:19Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsps278yy7eyyp80w0245fzvuze9rxprcn7x5gdrhcj9jlaylh2hzszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232g5wlr9 Hark! Is that the sound of felines tousling I hear in the distance? <br/><br/>Me: KITTENS!<br/><br/>2 cats appear, walking down the hallway. Nothing to see here Mum. We wouldn&#39;t fight! <br/><br/>#CatsOfMastodon #PiTheBengal #MissyMouse<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/813/582/226/318/574/original/0421eaa52f9ded32.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-31T10:01:02Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsg4pfq5mfajzk7ypplcpa9pkgu4vzh0qrh9xp5c2pehzvfepqrggqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232cstd4d In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvgmvedlamu25mc98k3kznxm950ge55hewzalwwfka4qmw6kqyzgqffarrj'>nevent1q…arrj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>thank you! This didn&#39;t come up in my research. 2025-12-27T03:15:21Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs88th0kra3lmv833nlcuqy654zuwlmrlfzxzw5kymprcgqzjrffvgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2324uutqz I have a small 3-tier fountain in my front garden. One night I heard a &#34;plop&#34; and went to check. A cane toad had decided to rehydrate in it. Nope. Nope. Nope. <br/><br/>So I put a mesh cover on the bottom tier so that it couldn&#39;t have a bath that way.<br/><br/>I checked it the next night and the cane toad was sitting on top of the mesh, letting the water from the 2nd tier shower over it. <br/><br/>Maybe it&#39;s been talking to my 3-legged spider? 2025-12-27T02:19:48Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsw68xr4yz745qyrkmt0fcdl8vm2a4svdmnmjpll86532d7hedcdtszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232e7qvzj Gutted there isn&#39;t a Dr Who Christmas special this year. 🧣 2025-12-26T12:23:33Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqspy7ah8ky3csjvcjkycnjcqf5wq5v0selrjcy2wuz2rt46pt7nvngzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232q64pqw I would like to publicly apologise to my two cats for failing to provide them with adequate cat beds all of these years. I&#39;ve failed. I will endeavour to do better in the future. <br/><br/>#CatsOfMastodon #PiTheBengal #MissyMouse<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/767/296/988/074/318/original/c3a54cc52f123987.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-23T05:49:53Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsvl0jaf3t4u8h9a9la73ptanuf4j6nrnn8wunj72qwukz600re68qzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232kmdhzv Missy, pre-lining my carry on with cat fur, ensuring any clothes I pack for future trips are appropriately scented and presented.<br/><br/>#CatsOfMastodon<br/>#MissyMouse<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/759/703/444/531/298/original/c24437792761d8d2.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-21T21:37:14Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsdm2e9za904dm3uwynfk69zgfvku8zwh520x7jxy8xgtgxhxknteszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232e7yfgk When you love each other but can&#39;t agree on who&#39;s the big spoon and who&#39;s the little spoon.<br/><br/>#CatsOfMastodon #PiTheBengal #MissyMouse<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/697/929/761/810/627/original/61ae7bf3104ee259.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-10T23:47:17Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsq0l76rgeaetedlyzhauxvxl5wg20j55mcx4h7d3nj823asr8wz3szyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232tu4r8j In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrk9hq50w3seg05su6x8veyfesx66kxjw0rdly5lyhgm06qcwjsmqr9sn54'>nevent1q…sn54</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>💜 2025-12-10T12:41:32Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsv2rr89r7xjfk4d8y8c2px9spf6478emp0797m2695ptpf7jx5txszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2323e0sya In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdlmhzl2s7mvq4cettjymcxclzw37qrcu3d47qpxkfnezscrm36lsv4dqx7'>nevent1q…dqx7</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>he&#39;s &#34;only&#34; 6 kg, but it&#39;s all muscle and he&#39;s long-legged and just plain long and lithe.<br/><br/>Missy is 5kg and a mid-size bundle of round chonky purrs and wonderfulness. 2025-12-10T07:37:24Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs2nx8hdm4c3ptxz2ap64eyhw9kmp8krhzkneexdzs5nrdtvuca3mczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232twh3h0 By my calculations there is room for at least 4-6 more cats.<br/><br/>#CatsOfMastodon #PiTheBengal #MissyMouse<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/693/310/954/010/236/original/e5f593b216cbcfd3.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-10T04:14:40Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqstfprqq62fa0r5eglt9vr69cwsjgnkzy98ju9h3txr5he33gzf8nszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232e2pkrd It&#39;s clear who the top cat is. <br/><br/>Pi loves this tree, it used to be in my home office, but that&#39;s been closed up for the last few months. I dragged it out to the lounge this afternoon (he was on it the whole way).<br/><br/>#CatsOfMastodon #PiTheBengal #MissyMouse<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/683/665/953/658/240/original/e53f00a05725f262.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-08T11:20:29Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsqgw5nfmhtl047y84dutpe4drk0w2sl8vxh0989fefzv79qsa95zqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg23294rn4t I&#39;m a vaguely nerdy introvert. Should I take the plunge and go on a week-long cruise (by myself)? 2025-12-07T01:26:56Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqstde2nmk8ku9ddtg7tsl8qjn0yxe9ss0rdfuxy6yqcjmjwvzg7mwszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232ns5grj I&#39;ve had #hypoglycemia before, but never known myself to have slurred speech due to it before. <br/><br/>It was interesting. I could hear myself slurring, and had to try really hard not to slur (still failed). Had none of my usual symptoms (shaky, clammy skin).<br/><br/>Sorted quickly once I realized what it was (and tested to confirm). 2025-12-06T11:12:30Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqswl76l4kak5ytagpl94tysrs5ycult974m2myqrvvhje2yaajuxagzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2325uf8gn I&#39;m not sure what to think. #MissyMouse put herself to bed an hour ago.<br/><br/>I&#39;ve now joined her, but Pi is still in the lounge room monologuing.<br/><br/>#CatsOfMastodon<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/649/815/102/493/336/original/9ff3257b5738c152.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-02T11:52:17Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsfrznx8gr785hg0wcjjtmsyhwmuymml94agc5ekex90q96nrendgszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2328k7uzh #MissyMouse had only one complaint from my weekend away. <br/><br/>Her* new box had somehow gotten closed, so she couldn&#39;t get in it. <br/><br/>This was quickly rectified when I walked in the door and she&#39;s happy again. <br/><br/>#CatsOfMastodon<br/><br/>*All boxes are owned by the resident cat(s).<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/641/805/960/579/767/original/b81f5779bcf9cc33.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-01T01:53:49Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsdlqku7vnd5w68x4zg3w74s749djcqq9jp5n23l9hqpuel4zw467gzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232epypf6 Rhetorical question of the day. <br/><br/>Why is a jewelry store advertising for Cyber Monday? 2025-12-01T00:08:35Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsphcnc9np6tv2r5zllw5lqujgrnacc2zs0zncz9rf32j4s3x7ngmgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232r2uf7j Hello #Brisbane <br/><br/>(Plane delay, but at least it wasn&#39;t cancelled!) 2025-11-30T12:06:23Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqspkd6qe2p8rp83uz3k6xekj42ymmwvzux6q5uruaz2aqayup4949czyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232a0sude In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsw435ze470y9v2r67t4zgnw63yjxjem75hgt3x26tqxte2xvf53kglzy4ca'>nevent1q…y4ca</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>yep. All of my wi-fi connected stuff wants to auto-start when the power comes back on. <br/><br/>I&#39;ve woken up at 3am to a fully lit house, and various other things awakening from their temporary slumber. 2025-11-27T08:56:19Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs93jrr4xn5zwmjr6nv3crdyqq3afuptfjalwe07d09mv0vgq676uczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232et65kr In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsthsggy8fxs8f3ta2cwsllh8vtvjpq6ly8tehge88786fa40q5sycxfkds6'>nevent1q…kds6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I&#39;m feeling like I&#39;m pushing my luck. <br/><br/>Everywhere around me has lost power in the last week for days, but I&#39;ve had no more than a minute outage. <br/><br/>In the 3 years I&#39;ve been here, I lost power for maybe 6-10 hours from the cyclone. I don&#39;t think this changed existence can go on much longer. 2025-11-27T08:35:08Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsttcexxj26vd02v0js37xmhldy9xhwhcn2ngknv3mq4alj4sfymrgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232rprls4 Getting frequent power-blips here. Possibly time to fast-track that battery.<br/><br/>Closest lightning strike had been 200m away (so far).<br/><br/>So far the worst part of the power-blood is that it takes the home network out (until finishes rebooting/connecting), which means I can&#39;t use the wi-fi to restart the fan and have to use the actual remote - which is also right beside me, so 🤷‍♀️).<br/><br/>#BNEStorm #BNEWeather 2025-11-27T08:04:44Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsfrwaxptymwudqr2sn7uf5uqtxczutcdn96th5mcxcscwdut3fr6czyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232hm9ssv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9xpffrudmmq5w5rchn5uj790hdl9qa4lkuve38enzzyucdj9hn9cfupskk'>nevent1q…pskk</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>all good here. 2025-11-24T06:49:00Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsqsljmk7fkhf2kecw9qx2t37f36zwgx0dr4wwqc6xucycq6yd95sgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232aeu660 City-sized rapid ice-maker is in use! <br/><br/>#WeatherToot #BNEWeather #BNEStorm<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/603/106/850/876/711/original/7b0ffc7b0c78691e.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-24T05:51:27Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsdcrez2supsgwgxq6lhn6ee9h9ckd9s4l2fwu9dc8ptecsg9k8neczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232ju0qa8 #melbourneFediFriends<br/><br/>I&#39;m going to be in Melbourne (CBD) this Friday evening. Anyone interested in a catch-up? 2025-11-24T02:07:02Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqst22f6khn6y7dq9da8j5edvgvzxxzdphqkc5vaajvdsyqnssenzdgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232vz0fg2 There is a deep, melodious, electronically-generated chime in my house.<br/><br/>I&#39;ve heard it a half dozen times in the last 24 hours. Frequent enough that I know I&#39;m not just hearing things, infrequent enough to make tracking it down challenging.<br/><br/>Based on the tone, it feels like something is trying to connect to Bluetooth/Wi-Fi and failing/timing out. <br/><br/>This is not helping me identify it.<br/><br/>It&#39;s going to drive me crazy until I figure it out. 2025-11-23T23:32:06Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs0w5js66wm4g6srxkquf26gzaagdcucm87zqdenjdszhxxwltdedgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232k9w4sv Cat update.<br/><br/>Some friends came to visit this afternoon. <br/><br/>Pi is 100% sure that they came to visit him and is now wondering where they went after only 3 hours of pats.<br/><br/>Missy was completely nonplussed about the visitors, as far as she is concerned, they just interrupted her time with Pi.<br/><br/>#CatsOfMastodon #PiTheBengal #MissyMouse<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/592/917/581/513/848/original/c05b6d80d7339889.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/592/918/040/336/883/original/b6bfc35ff47beef5.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-22T10:42:32Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs2judk0swys82j7fttfplefwylwj8r84a38xugd5gyyc5pqzhar4gzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232lfhn46 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgcfl72q4xad74q6a6umv7nkhfully022kgls9zxd3wy93kgpskeqydhwy2'>nevent1q…hwy2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>it was the quickest way to get him to settle so that I could go back to sleep! <br/><br/>He was purring madly the whole time. <br/><br/>I suspect I have enabled this monster. <br/><br/>He has no shame. 2025-11-20T01:53:15Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsvfynyqrrfup4fmf777njzqjcdujzsahwv5tjaswd484j8rvyujtgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232pefu7c This is the cat that decided he desperately needed pats at 4:30am, *and* to be carried to the kitty litter. <br/><br/>It&#39;s now 11am and he hasn&#39;t gotten out of bed yet. <br/><br/>#PiTheBengal #CatsOfMastodon<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/579/342/534/836/627/original/f6266d721f271256.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-20T01:07:14Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsqrpjwxrndajz3tse2qptk0kzu20hdwy8nf8wl9hqtehxzg60ujmqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232zw3qvk I went to my hairdresser yesterday. She greeted me with, &#34;You look tired&#34;.<br/><br/>Continued with, &#34;Are you sleeping? Are you eating properly? Are you.....&#34;<br/><br/>I guess. I&#39;m trying. <br/><br/>I was also wearing black which washes me out a bit, but it&#39;s a really cute black T-shirt with a gold sequin bat signal on it - so reasons. <br/><br/>Anyway, nice to have random people who care.<br/><br/>It&#39;s been 3 months since a pickaxe went through my heart. <br/>I&#39;m in a phase of avoiding processing/thinking right now I think. Not that it doesn&#39;t break through constantly. <br/><br/>If anyone knows how to turn the brain off for a bit, please let me know. <br/><br/>#grief #bereavement 2025-11-19T23:03:18Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsqmgsmlnzzy8nn4rwv0fzkpvhyndmyudg7ac3cmk6syvfs033tyxqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg23220qq9v We&#39;ve had a wee bit of rain here this evening, 35mm in the last 6 hours. <br/><br/>My cats are inside cats. They have an enclosure deck (cat meshed) out the back and a small, enclosed, uncovered courtyard. What I&#39;m saying is, something like 98% of the area the cats can freely access is covered.<br/><br/>Pi just came running up to me, all excited for pats. He is wet. Very wet. 🤷‍♀️<br/><br/>#PiTheBengal 2025-11-14T13:56:59Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsp8dgqk8sa4c9v4jrtr9h5p2pkwg5wrnkcn5a3nka7fxcur9h2e9czyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232jhjhx9 It never fails. <br/><br/>Step 1. Put laptop on my lap<br/>Step 2. Abandon hope of actually being able to do anything because #laptopCat has arrived. <br/>Step 3. Reach over the cat to type and get meowed at, persist and get swiped at.<br/><br/>#PiTheBengal #CatsOfMastodon #CatBellies<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/540/462/650/356/067/original/43843139892803e6.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-13T04:20:58Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs0x2waafskc3kja5gvlws6zwhq688t5y477ugq3ctmt6hl6ggrklqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232e8ec6l In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsg80efel98lw4zvv4panpx2c6j4w8vm5fusscuv400s0r9sze96gss6jmhs'>nevent1q…jmhs</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>oh, that&#39;s sad (that they stopped).<br/>I was really impressed with the local nursery I picked up my free (and other) plants from. I&#39;ll definitely be back for more.<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1a9lfh28qgm75whjwdnncqdqqydthjmwk3lfs6440xp7rn835emvsyrjzz6" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Yvonne Perkins</span> (<span class="italic">npub1a9l…jzz6</span>)</a></span> 2025-11-12T11:34:49Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs97j0yv99frzlym9avdvr4alcxyxv9c58ewz30caxrxemms63v07czyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232tgf5td In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrhxn3tldpahguxdhpec6j4jqr9x44sprs2hfuhs42tz7uqcrpvjqhu0jy3'>nevent1q…0jy3</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>not many locals seem to know about it - it isn&#39;t well advertised. I only found it because I went searching for it directly on the off chance. 2025-11-12T11:16:15Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsxhk2zqudvqcrpx5n9qpg8jmfzhchk4rz6lnfqr9f33qrhkn6dpqgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232rnnd3y My local council gives residents 4 tubes of native plants every financial year on a voucher system. <br/><br/>Yesterday I collected 2 years worth, plus a couple of additional ones. <br/><br/>1 front garden planted out with tiny, tiny plants. 3 front gardens to go, a side garden and who knows what in the back.<br/><br/>I also bought a cat snack pack from the local green warehouse, which got planted out today to replace the chomped ones. <br/><br/>#florespondence #nativePlantAustralia<br/><br/>Planted in the front native garden are: <br/>Purple pea bush<br/>Southern midyim<br/>Spear lily<br/>Spiked mint bush<br/>Dianella (possibly Dianella caerulea)<br/>Grevillea bronze rambler<br/><br/>And cat snacks are: <br/>Cat grass<br/>Cat mint<br/>Cat nip.<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/535/332/081/154/247/original/01c4e0b4e8a82b2e.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/535/332/367/808/508/original/51533efd7b6c64d4.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-12T06:42:47Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsy0rvqssc0ueu0pf8kmp3utq2t4uqnx0mfkqavyyhcv8enes7975gzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2326f7czl In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgaegp0k0m5xwqu9yp7muw03gd6mdg87q2cqee2kwj7zaflyd7xlgc42wnj'>nevent1q…2wnj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I&#39;m doing some recreational* computer touching.<br/><br/>*It is not in any way, shape, or form &#34;recreational&#34; 2025-11-10T07:19:27Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsfdsdn4mvudm5xvr09csxqv6hjc0k3j8vp4hrtxey798ra6542whczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232px9x5a In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs29kejwulfsxx60s6r8c809fpj4tjjuyz3mjfvvldyn8phuzmn38cfuhnhm'>nevent1q…hnhm</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>after due consideration, I&#39;d have to say red widow. I&#39;m not Northern, Southern or Western, and I&#39;m too European to be brown, so process of elimination... <br/><br/>And I did just acquire (and restore) red leather shoes and leather handbag at op shops recently. 🤷‍♀️ 2025-11-09T11:53:02Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsqhdtld8dtyp4t7jm9hyenj9w5qdj9nancdehljpjq3k0cnf8p2wqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232t9aj58 #beefcake 2025-11-09T09:18:39Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqswmtygwg85agzrry23nfe33yfyajmvvlsay8z9lq7cjl45wdpx8rczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232gazfvq In working through my grief I&#39;m doing a lot of random internet searches to find material to read and consider.<br/><br/>Sometimes it suggests other phrases for me. <br/><br/>One such phrase is &#34;What are the 5 types of widows?&#34;<br/><br/>I was curious, and wondered if someone had put together a quiz - something like &#34;Which Friends/Star Trek/Breaking Bad character are you?&#34;<br/><br/>I finally clicked on it to see what the options were and what type of widow I am.<br/><br/>Oh.<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/514/285/808/683/539/original/7f16b3ecd6f38082.png"> <br/> 2025-11-08T13:24:10Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsvyrrthn06yr3kwcvwp8ts8llthe9afew9wgna28sp0ctz0np5leszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232wp886a I did an art!<br/><br/>(Free art class run by my local council.)<br/>It&#39;s been around 40 years since I did any art. It was fun (re) learning techniques and seeing my technique (?), skill (?), eye (?) improve over the course of a couple of hours.<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/490/192/233/588/843/original/25571b6c050110ec.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-04T07:18:57Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsz7u8sqpwjn46wxrq85qv292j8sspmv8ld02schjn9qgx94czwruczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232dfk67d In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfyy0lxf5nrpywzh4ar7ud0nxsqjpplq2e0n7893uvrmx8x3n5q0gsdg307'>nevent1q…g307</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>rest assured, there will be no pushing allowed. 2025-11-03T02:32:47Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsqyce3hgsq6qa89auext4wm4vn772tvs7kkwraz4khpg49snyhzfczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232hd55je When my 🤠 exited left, permanently, about 10 weeks ago, I fell into a deep hole of loneliness. We both knew we needed to expand our friendship connections (both recently moved to the area) and that was my plan for December when I started retirement. Alas, retirement started, unexpectedly, in August.<br/><br/>So after throwing myself bodily into grief therapy and journaling and everything and anything I could find, I started pushing myself to get out, do things, and make new friends.<br/><br/>I&#39;d been enjoying a philosophical discussion with one person, so we continued over a coffee. <br/><br/>This person has now asked me out on &#34;another date&#34;.<br/><br/>What now? A *date* let alone *another* date? I didn&#39;t know the coffee was a date.<br/>They know my recent history. <br/><br/>But I considered, and have no reason to say no - assuming emotional maturity, continued respect and all those kinds of things. <br/><br/>So, apparently I&#39;m going on a picnic on Wednesday. 👀😳 2025-11-03T01:18:30Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsrqkas6vr7vd48y4kfqpd29s5d6jwh9pak6f8f0stgfvpphjxwxwqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2327q96su In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8nwc8qv8qqe3lxjxrukg5y3zsm40fdjccntrfx8ktmlzqh8r4kssue4rmy'>nevent1q…4rmy</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>barely worth the name here. I enjoyed the rumbles in the distance. 2025-11-01T05:58:52Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsdrqtmgedmg989ufgs0q57lnaud2alayqyrj6v7xmp6u0aey2nszgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2327f0ya5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0y48q8m3n9mln6l4z9gywtupufa7wdwnwhh92w76vxnvvvh0pp9qwmfmrz'>nevent1q…fmrz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Procrastination - update<br/><br/>I reminded myself I didn&#39;t have to do the whole job in one hit.<br/><br/>The dumping ground from 2.5 years ago has been dealt with now.<br/><br/>Old cardboard broken down and recycled. <br/>Bottles sorted into recycle/reuse. <br/>Rubbish disposed of.<br/>One old leather handbag had been mistreated, it&#39;s now restored.<br/><br/>Back to the TV now. 2025-11-01T05:27:12Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs0y48q8m3n9mln6l4z9gywtupufa7wdwnwhh92w76vxnvvvh0pp9qzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232ett3dg Procrastination. <br/><br/>My plan today was to tackle the deck.<br/>- dumping ground post move 2.5 years ago<br/>- dumping ground during cyclone prep<br/>- dumping ground to reduce clutter in lounge room.<br/><br/>Instead, so far today I have swim and had breakfast (on the deck - it&#39;s still useable).<br/>Now I&#39;m tired and have plonked in front of the TV (in the lovely, uncluttered lounge room).<br/><br/>Maybe in an hour or two? 2025-11-01T02:51:08Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqswva7uylk29j67ssy5ezd87lkjzhu42usdsutecfxgu0ux87znxggzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232ap6alq Conspiracy theories heard today....<br/><br/>The government limits solar panel efficiency to 20%<br/><br/>(I clarified she didn&#39;t mean the limit fed into the grid so as to not destabilize the old infrastructure tech that can&#39;t handle rapid changes, but no.)<br/><br/>Solar paint tech developed by RMIT students has been bought by the government and suppressed.<br/><br/>(A quick Internet search tonight uncovered multiple references to this tech and how is being commercially developed with launch expected in the next few years.)<br/><br/>🤷‍♀️ 2025-10-30T11:22:42Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs9zfand5kkq2vn52rgzffa2kx5w962nk7cjefczy7e7tg3z8m4j7czyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232cz3j7p I finally found a #CoffeeTableBook worthy of the name. <br/><br/>#dinosaurs<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/449/075/842/050/747/original/615d656c4544e9b3.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-28T00:59:52Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs9yqhu6x33s93v04qvm2dt56rsxszetzhpalp3n28ua2f3thg338qzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg23224zmwf I started the day with a swim, then I mowed the front yard (will hold it for a few weeks until my regular mowing guy comes through again), the cats and I had an afternoon nap and then I went to the gym this evening for #beefcake.<br/><br/>Feeling quite virtuous.<br/><br/>We won&#39;t mention the cake, cheese, pizza, or booze that I had today. 🤐 2025-10-25T12:10:02Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsvhefeks5q75g3ta4fkawtrh9msalwlzqperzpt8sc7ly4ux8kutszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232tpxx92 A friend suggested I might enjoy _Murder is my life_ - on FTA (9).<br/><br/>Very non-serious police-adjacent detective show - with Lucy Lawless (!).<br/><br/>It&#39;s watchable, not sure I&#39;d skip leg day for it though. I am enjoying spotting the Melbourne locations and local comedian/actors getting the odd bit part in it though. 2025-10-25T10:48:06Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs2a7fdmsq2r8khc29mpl443nfnhljsdem7v5euxwcfup06avma9wgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232wcqex5 I just got roused on by a cat. Effectively got told it&#39;s my bedtime and I should go to bed. <br/><br/>I don&#39;t know whether he&#39;s concerned for my health, wants to ensure breakfast is at a reasonable time, or is after my chair. <br/><br/>2 out of 3?<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/429/398/746/151/039/original/ac8a2b18163630f5.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-24T13:35:56Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqstmh5u4d3yqju03rvtfzzlwypgu3pxd3smxaqslcsfmlnvd3ttv3czyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232hafu6u Ah, the warmth of spring. <br/><br/>#CatsOfMastodon #PiTheBengal<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/410/642/850/483/062/original/38a48f5b4846da12.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-21T06:06:39Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsgr0s8wh4u8rczwn9f0zxc5arkylj8zqp6p6y5x477mgw7qfw5rgszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2322tf4s5 2.25 months ago I got a quote to replace the roof on my back deck (maintenance not improvement).<br/><br/>2.1 months ago I accepted the quote and they advised the delay was about 1 month. <br/><br/>2 months ago #aTerribleThingHappenedTM and I didn&#39;t care what happened, or when it happened. <br/><br/>Nothing roof-related happened.<br/><br/>0.25 months ago I followed up on the roofer. <br/><br/>The roofer is coming tomorrow. <br/>At 7 €#$¥!? AM.<br/><br/>I am not a morning person. <br/>The cats are not even morning cats.<br/><br/>After the back deck roof is replaced I can look into electrical upgrades (points, lighting) throughout the whole house and back deck. Definite improvements.<br/><br/>Roofers will also be removing the lower deck roof. We&#39;d planned to deconstruct the rest, level the ground and build a back courtyard, water feature, and gazebo (outsourcing where required).<br/>I&#39;ll do what I can, the &#39;where required&#39; bit will be slightly more than planned. Either that or I&#39;ll buy more tools and build more muscle (and blisters). 2025-10-20T11:28:37Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsxpcmvlt7ar658vqf26rsrwzscrvgnf4ukspct6eugmhdpst8n0dszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2324jm7nh In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqj4echt45rk8ceazskvkas5yntsx8pp8t4erxmx8zvpgydrdd2uggxg7gh'>nevent1q…g7gh</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>🫂💜 2025-10-20T11:14:13Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs9wzyt5zewpvpxn8tw2k858qnl4wk9p6xtzvrf78g2480ge7j2sqszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232mkkv93 Efficiency?<br/><br/>I got an SMS reminder this morning from my GP, that I had blood tests due... As I was sitting in the waiting room to get the blood tests done. 2025-10-20T10:51:01Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsqu0zprertyxtzd9why2mg0a8j6fwr3v7p0qdylsdkp66znz0k4tszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232zn5kjs In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdka302nhpldvz8dt2cuh25520tvvsp8vjudax4wxthsr6zxu7x5qwvut2d'>nevent1q…ut2d</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>my pool is starting to get regular use. <br/>Not until after 4pm though, when the UV has reduced to less crispy levels. 2025-10-20T10:49:03Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsx7f20v64rff09dxn7yr7g825g8qunkgt73dymhwtg8tzmu505kqgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232xvxwcc In the spirit of change I rearranged my lounge room today. I&#39;ve read that moving furniture around is a good way to constructively break patterns and move through grief.<br/><br/>It also meant the room got a thorough vacuum after relying on the robovac and the odd spot clean for way too long.<br/><br/>The new arrangement is cosier and somehow frees up a lot of space. Weird. It also, sadly, works for a single person with friends.<br/><br/>The cats appear to approve. Both have visited me for lap time.<br/><br/>I celebrated with a delivery pizza (during a brief break in the storm) and the first margarita of summer. <br/><br/>Ken would have loved the margarita, insisted on making our own pizza, and hated the single person furniture arrangement. 💔 2025-10-18T10:01:45Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsznk30kx9h76fzg9382yge8hnvuymv0gxzujdynhk5c8u0ntxturgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232clkv3l In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0rpw2sw4u0w5zf36lv79tj7xquw3mlmt2yxuzgeju6vtttylf08cf59cvk'>nevent1q…9cvk</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I&#39;ve looked on the local pages and no one has reported one missing. They are also native to Australia. <br/><br/>But if it&#39;s still there when I get back home I&#39;ll take it to the rspca. 2025-10-17T01:00:57Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsgv7xz6sqqgy8ddccthl5hee2htzy5df3wt6y6wt92end3shw75nczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232szhkue #birbs<br/><br/>I heard some splashing in my pool this morning, figured the birds were having a bath and cooling off.<br/><br/>The splashing went on a little too long and I had to go save this little one. It&#39;s now resting in the shade, regathering its strength.<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/386/445/741/015/108/original/b64a662052dfaa34.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-16T23:31:47Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsz5cg2522vvjrsky805g852kqc50m7a8pa4kmmncfp5sgyr2y8egszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2322uv42y I had to ask someone what day of the week it was today.<br/><br/>#RetiredLife<br/><br/>.<br/>.<br/>.<br/>.<br/>.<br/>[CW: MH, heavy, grief]<br/><br/>But also just exhausted from multiple grief events (and somehow still waking up alive every day) - MH starting to improve finally - sorry this got a bit heavy, it started out all light... 🤷‍♀️ 2025-10-16T09:57:17Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsfdxzt4amd8zun3r49xrjqmr09yn3k8p2cytgc8eppaktha83urtgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232vpwz2g In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2twjr2rl7yzgytted005fhe8lv76zsdwss65gmls00syrr5vea8sjynwyj'>nevent1q…nwyj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Lap time.<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/381/948/261/031/282/original/4b943ea038bb4b7f.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-16T04:27:45Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs2twjr2rl7yzgytted005fhe8lv76zsdwss65gmls00syrr5vea8szyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232n8f0rd In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxkrkmqsp6g8nsldx7evyvhuvgjayus8wp4ltac8f8aww5q24h2jq5jh4ma'>nevent1q…h4ma</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I have arrived back home. AWOL (as far as the cats are concerned) for about 21hr.<br/><br/>Missy was unconcerned and gave me a polite, almost surprised, greeting.<br/><br/>Pi gave me 1 snarky meow. It was not polite. <br/><br/>Food applied. <br/>Lap-time is next. 2025-10-16T02:41:07Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsdqdmv4rwc54kx89j9vayzaxx3kzg9k3kxc909czc3625pyyahllqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232g7l2tj In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxkrkmqsp6g8nsldx7evyvhuvgjayus8wp4ltac8f8aww5q24h2jq5jh4ma'>nevent1q…h4ma</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>While I&#39;m here, I&#39;m also searching out an appropriate place for his memorial tree planting. <br/><br/>I found the perfect place this afternoon. <br/><br/>He lived near this park for a few years and I can picture him riding through it in the early morning, as was his want, and resting on the park bench to take in the morning. There were even people kayaking in the gentle swell. These were all of his favourite things.<br/><br/>#grief #MaroochyRiver<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/377/478/870/442/462/original/6e5637f742cd814a.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-15T09:31:51Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsxkrkmqsp6g8nsldx7evyvhuvgjayus8wp4ltac8f8aww5q24h2jqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg23283f70k I left home at 3pm and won&#39;t return until about midday tomorrow*. <br/><br/>I decided the cats would be ok for the time without a human to wait on them hand and foot.<br/><br/>By 6:30pm**, both cats had been to raid the dry food.<br/><br/>*Ken&#39;s work (local council) is doing a memorial mention for him in their city hall meeting tomorrow morning. I came up to avoid an early morning drive (1hr+) in an unfamiliar area while distressed.<br/><br/>**I have a camera*** pointing at their food (and kitty litter).<br/><br/>***What?! Doesn&#39;t everyone? It&#39;s totally normal. 2025-10-15T09:15:19Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsvxm8y5gvs8mys7vscwyh743axznpjemdccxd68er7j6vy94273aqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232w3mwt5 Why is every* charging cable different? <br/><br/>I have smart swim goggles, bone conduction headsets, smart watches, and various other devices - all different.<br/><br/>It&#39;s about 6 months since I last went swimming, so ~6 months since they last got charged. I charge them in the lounge room. The lounge room has been rearranged and new furniture included several times in the last 6 months. <br/><br/>I&#39;m sure you can see what&#39;s coming.<br/><br/>The pool is warm enough again, time to charge the goggles, but where is the charger? All other chargers are located where expected. <br/><br/>I look up replacement chargers. Only $25, annoying, but not too bad. Oh, but shipping is $25. Nope. Ironically, if the charger was $40 and shipping was $10 I may have bought it.<br/><br/>2 days of pulling things out and looking. <br/><br/>Found it tonight, caught between the couch seat cushion and arm, dangling down the front of the couch. I&#39;m sure it wasn&#39;t there for the last 6 months. 🤷‍♀️<br/><br/>*Yes, I know not every cable is different, just quite a lot of them. 2025-10-13T10:04:33Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsp6fjmjgd889xvayns4t8pg9c7kg0vs4sxndd404zhtzrdzzs7alszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232pp7ray In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgqmpamgxchxyccf4juj8fqfplau78hvlyxt077ad97xan8nwhx8gsngg03'>nevent1q…gg03</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>just Allen&#39;s freckles. But gluten free, so #winning 2025-10-09T11:37:40Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs9l8ejr6wt74vtkdvk0rzzdupc8kexzegh3cm60hvnnxnvgag0jnszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232xkkxvu I&#39;m skipping my birthday this year. <br/><br/>Will try again next year, maybe the year after.<br/><br/>(Currently celebrating at home by myself* with a bag of expensive, airport chocolate freckles.)<br/><br/>*Alone by choice** - the last few days were &#34;a lot&#34;.<br/><br/>**Hanging out with friends tomorrow night. 2025-10-09T09:55:14Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs84hadagcch2mjuausjy2udafzcdh8y5futlefpy39rd9mt59gq6szyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232rracd8 Back in #Brisbane<br/><br/>Exhausted (mentally, emotionally), but very glad for the warmth (and cats).<br/><br/>Could everyone please just stay alive for a bit? 2025-10-09T09:05:13Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsqn7qy64c4pfl9vdkah66w9vwznayhnl6ya4wqmsh54ut0ma75rxgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232qqle3l In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdrrj8x6epztzurskvr6dx42psharkgu9g4a6vh772vkrkc74gudq63an0w'>nevent1q…an0w</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>traveling back tomorrow. 2 night stay - mum wouldn&#39;t be able to cope with anything quicker. <br/><br/>And ironically, a Melbourne friend came up last weekend to spend some (distraction) time with me. She&#39;s currently cat-sitting for me! (And also enjoying some non-emotionally heavy time wandering around art galleries and such-like.) 2025-10-08T09:04:54Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsys98vh5h0vstp87ychhlafvyy2xfpdcm48qtvgn0rgmptwlc8egszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2326e2ucy 2nd day in Bendigo. Long, emotional day with way too many people (mostly lovely family, but still a lot).<br/><br/>Mum and I skipped out on the optional late afternoon&amp; evening events and opted to snooze/rest in our very comfortable accommodation.<br/><br/>It&#39;s now dinner time and I was summoning the energy to go for a drive, when I remembered that delivery apps existed! <br/><br/>Ordered (chicken pud Thai) and currently sitting with fingers crossed that delivery drivers also exist in Bendigo! 2025-10-08T08:33:23Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsrh4pv7zrwzukav8v2khww3ekk8wtvkswlrahgg9kt0mfpd0xtpvgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232c5j96p In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrz4z3wg0ez5989tsh4jkl0tyca53wvxkmvc28dgjhdwqfsaxvyag79nx5h'>nevent1q…nx5h</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>💜🫂 2025-10-08T05:25:30Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqszu6ud3cvyxk78wcafxfc5vf9gwnykstqvuqmcwjayyta832pwvlqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232q4ywjd Hello #Bendigo<br/><br/>Here for a couple of days for a family funeral. <br/><br/>3rd one this year - hopefully that&#39;s it for awhile. 2025-10-07T09:01:30Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs042t43np5vje3kc3t4e353dm9m7rctlqmyswn8n2qspk7dav4c6szyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232vkev2q In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9ht52ffwe8ehmaaqjwslq56ldqap6mxp9l7zadfelzvj99fza4tqzarluv'>nevent1q…rluv</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>💜 2025-10-03T07:36:16Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsfwgk9xkn35z4luxd0v85kc04srzu0h8jespu4qgtpnedztlwvy9qzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232ufgktn In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0tc5euujszdgelw62v89q29j600q4f6u3l8y74k0l6rdgpgq2xqsgat0ut'>nevent1q…t0ut</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>well and truly Tuesday.<br/><br/>Sleep Ash! 2025-09-29T15:30:03Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs9eeux8pwywsnrthyhvn0t089v33468uvfy2gz8caf4vr0rv8gyagzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232dwqlv9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstavk34z0wlpynwzpfqrrzwlxd2azurg5d6x0vuvf8alsnkmq6skswnflda'>nevent1q…flda</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>🫂 2025-09-29T07:10:53Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqstqdfz8396fe4ayy98ty4zc80476yuc43xkuvsdztz89469tkf79qzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232mlscv8 My smartwatch counts my steps and celebrates when I hit my daily goal. <br/><br/>Yesterday my watch buzzed excitedly to announce the successful achievement - as I was lowering the foot section of my electric recliner, while sitting in it and using the electric button.<br/><br/>I&#39;m not sure that should count? 2025-09-26T08:27:46Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsymgxa7rvcukc72ej3c0enpknnv4zf84y5zl36qft3255uvcn7w9gzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232tfyqgy In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2j7kdvv7t6qv3vterlaw7np862py5k9seulg74x97pr4n56jayfssl3e68'>nevent1q…3e68</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>yeah, only 2. The local council rules stipulate only 2. And I&#39;m a rule follower... 2025-09-26T05:15:07Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsxp6z84mqs2743an7r3tt5q4v859yld7zvntmhry9s4jsley4ar0qzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232d5r0f3 I&#39;m a white, middle-aged woman with 2 cats. I live alone (recently widowed) and have just commenced n years off work (where n &gt;=1) (aka trialling early retirement).<br/><br/>I have just bought myself a cat coffee mug. <br/><br/>I fear I&#39;m one step away from a &#39;Live Love Laugh&#39; poster. Please prepare for an intervention.<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/268/647/726/065/605/original/0341488f9e7a8e5d.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-26T04:15:14Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsfda0aae72mle2gscqe2sr38ew425tz3jg9kqx4ucqqdckgrjxvgczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232x8z86x Baby cat emotional support time. <br/><br/>#PiTheBengal<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/264/048/083/864/983/original/4bfd61554bf41d64.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-25T08:44:54Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqszy42g67rvt50wmpa4avvwljy8zgsk6tlextle70ec0hrxqyemthqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232rw6d7e Both cats have deserted me this afternoon/evening. <br/><br/>Best anecdotal evidence so far that my emotions/grief/mental state have turned a corner.<br/><br/>Still a rollercoaster that I wish I&#39;d never been forced on, but maybe I&#39;ve done enough loops and laps now that I believe I can handle what&#39;s coming around the next curve. 2025-09-24T09:42:40Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqst5y3yxdyp9wuhx8n2p43w2cpeyz2acrs4grvqykhmzr3g2mayd3czyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232slp8y9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgyeryf8w5ztyuvplsujqkfryzt05ygkv69g5xwc8jj9d5d5h2zzsxwx20a'>nevent1q…x20a</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>the best (worst) I ever did was leave my power cable at home. Laptop later for about 5 hours of video calls and then I had to take the afternoon off.<br/><br/>In my last (technically still current) job, I probably could have faked it via email and teams on my phone. I wouldn&#39;t have gotten any actual work done, but at least I would have looked like I was online. 🤷‍♀️ 2025-09-21T11:12:22Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsqp67rxp8xfufe0g0vhd2fucx7zvtu8hlz32s22qm8atxclldeqpczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232g6lper In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2cmemv3hcsz0caze84wjezp3zklyqxufc6zj5hhtln7aqzsgjv7gx02y4r'>nevent1q…2y4r</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>they have just departed. I reckon I&#39;ll see them again within a week. 2025-09-21T10:37:06Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqstww72vyx88d4w9kajz8ts0hxfyyzp028su534lqxjphwetayan9qzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232gctjyt Unexpected guests for a few hours on my back deck. The cats are not impressed. <br/><br/>AKA how to meet the neighbours. (Escapee dogs, I didn&#39;t dognap them.)<br/><br/>#DogsOfMastodon<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/241/547/461/262/907/original/306a41da0c4e6a15.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-21T09:22:27Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs0j07wmuyz2ctsfl4q2syh8qdvrplwxqezxvrutepgyvyx5k3raqgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232xdy55x Happy #caturday <br/>#MissyMouse #PiTheBengal #CatsOfMastodon<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/235/504/668/635/959/original/b532a9f06a98844c.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/235/505/386/073/144/original/35574e607c62618f.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-20T07:47:16Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs93px8zt60x4u062rnlejtwxaumfs78wlkkqwtjalzqdllh4n88hgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232grkwmg Best cat ever. <br/><br/>Normally he sits on my lap facing the other way, tonight he keeps curling up facing me, happily accepting all the pats I need to give him. 😻🐆<br/><br/>#PiTheBengal #CatsOfMastodon<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/225/168/753/966/501/original/e470501c53c34fbb.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-18T11:57:31Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsz4emmfdjhvp3lclma93k6lu660acy0u2ywk4rqmrquycrgw7prdszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2327n2tr6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsf3jar7zhn5au9qqern5xzu7yv7v0h2y947und9rj62cyj30eyz7qgqh9j2'>nevent1q…h9j2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>♥️🩶😔 2025-09-18T10:50:04Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsq2nryll64e5vcjmj7tlx8dn0tn9z9fe02nfpv2eh4md5hse4g2aszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2325vk5ry In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs22yjn06tt8s6mvccsde44ygyc29gtxh8t65p7mlj9y6he8nxwusc5vwxxa'>nevent1q…wxxa</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>thank you. <br/><br/>It will be a lot different to what I&#39;d originally planned. Activities will be much the same, and hopefully my heart will heal a little whole that&#39;s happening.<br/>🩶💜💔 2025-09-18T06:48:42Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsrkyr2k8ccrfrfhhd96qsm790esa5avy2v884p89a8t2ztn7gkqfczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg23297l0sk #TrialRetirement initiated. <br/><br/>Sabbatical approved. Official return to work date 14/9/26. 2025-09-18T06:27:16Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsfhh460mpx2dw3c6ruvl39gpefjcjs88d65upvpc79x98nysqg5nszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232nxemrg In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxahkycrzn3a0s8dtnhza49wh3swqhjxhw366heexygk7km4m7c5qkev3nz'>nevent1q…v3nz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>oh, there are so many places and foods and things I am avoiding. Gym was always going to be a solo thing, we had different patterns. My only bravery is really the stubborness of not allowing myself to use my grief as an excuse for stopping everything.<br/><br/>Your posts also reminded me that therapy is a thing that can be helpful. So thank you. 🩶 2025-09-17T09:31:44Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsx790aykzgm6m34tqyu0zlj8z449fu0nuc8nxhu2fwy83f4fcm68szyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2329wvly9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsw8h00d77qssewxgh75nzrmt2dq846s6qqs4yngg4t9ck0jmuy89cfy76nz'>nevent1q…76nz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Beefcake enabled. First session tomorrow, or Friday.<br/><br/>I only teared up once while in the gym, and once while driving home. 2025-09-17T08:57:45Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsw8h00d77qssewxgh75nzrmt2dq846s6qqs4yngg4t9ck0jmuy89czyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232vdltx5 #beefcake ? <br/><br/>Local (24hr) gym has a 30 day free trial. Gym already vetted, approved and frequented by a lovely neighbour.<br/><br/>I guess it&#39;s time. 2025-09-17T07:57:04Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs97vukygmn5ha9303ht4azyjdlhphumkspvg04j38p5sr3r6tj8pczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232n8s8k0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsq5lrjtcjpa4p44wdjdj0an6epjwg0najkcrg6jlfuene9996q5qgj29zqs'>nevent1q…9zqs</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>💜💔🩶 2025-09-16T04:47:23Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqspkvpv86xrsqtdshyplfxcwqkn0sr94zpyev3m6es9n6u6hhscxcczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232mxy9p4 I&#39;d kind of like to go to bed, but that would mean disturbing two very contented cats. <br/><br/>#CatsOfMastodon #PiTheBengal #MissyMouse<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/202/614/044/249/799/original/0453bd81b723eb20.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-14T12:20:58Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs8laprndrt2m5arpcqxpur6tv72gvpcj947ejtrg03mrvfqcgtl8gzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232w7983e I spent the afternoon with a friend and then the evening with family - all listening and hugging and *being* there for me.<br/><br/>My brother bought me flowers. <br/><br/>Then I got home and Pi crawled into my lap to be my baby kitten while I watch Rob Lowe in Lone Star 9-1-1. (Thanks tqft, and Mike.)<br/><br/>Love family, love friends, love cats.<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/196/906/438/227/377/original/4b567bee5b0a2b7c.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/196/906/436/036/872/original/2d6cb267543ba857.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-13T12:08:54Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsgj7u6u584n6xzg97cmmsqugg4l490sskw83845tz0ax8wkq3hrngzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232r0rhpw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqumstyj4dcanqzypfeqd2v9r3wj8k00r3grm642c74x8s2lx8resckukns'>nevent1q…ukns</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>another item to add to the list is who you notify, why (what relationship) and how - so many different communication protocols these days. And then who to invite to a wake. <br/><br/>The will lays out how to deal with the financials. My family keeps &#34;death folders&#34; of where all the accounts etc are. But I&#39;ve not seen anything that lays out how to care for the people left behind - what these people meant and the respect you&#39;d like them to be accorded and how that might work. <br/><br/>- from the POV of someone currently being gaslit, disrespected, and sidelined by the executor of my late partner&#39;s will. Because my mental and emotional health is irrelevant, only the money is relevant. 2025-09-12T21:24:52Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsr7j4qd802kuskcttax48tq26ar3xmknjv6x0l4ervedptg3a6ezgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232k5vhjf TV series recommendations please<br/><br/>Looking for something with a bit of silly action and procedural drama - nothing award worthy. <br/><br/>Similar to: <br/>NCIS<br/>CSI <br/>Covert Affairs<br/>Bull<br/>Bones<br/>The Rookie <br/><br/>Suggestions please, hoping to find something I haven&#39;t seen yet that I can sink into the void watching for a week or so without surfacing or thinking. 2025-09-12T11:44:02Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqst25ue7gjj20dqehtvpgyt9c7pr90cj695jx2e70alq87w7tt3fpqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232dr0jmf One difference between my wonderful 🤠 and I was that I never assumed I was included/invited unless it was explicit, whereas he always assumed he was. <br/><br/>I&#39;ve just seen this referred to as &#39;being a vampire&#39; i.e. needing to be specifically invited in order to enter. <br/><br/>Ken could never understand the thought patterns behind my belief patterns (although we agreed to always state/ask as required). I read the vampire thing and thought, &#39;oh, he&#39;ll get this!&#39;. But, no, he won&#39;t, because he&#39;s no longer here. 💔😢 2025-09-10T11:27:13Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqst7dp7zv562rkn0tp2hvm408257487r7dj4yqkvdak5m52fjt4daszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232u5w08e In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs979p9f62x0gd6xgf2msrg0tuys2v9fj88ux54xtvrmna0uj73z2gjzlw4n'>nevent1q…lw4n</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Order restored.<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/115/174/265/525/379/670/original/9802a76c2ee30ebf.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-09T12:11:05Z