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Welcome to the Melbourne Community Daily Discussion Thread.

This post is brought to you by Bot #001. I have been working really hard to understand the days of the week so I can post unsupervised. Today is Taco Tuesday!! I know it is, because I was paying attention when @halibutherring said so.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago (11 children)
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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago

I'm using Chrome browser and since I've been here I've noticed less and less glitchiness every day. I'm really impressed.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago (3 children)

RIP Boost for Reddit. It finally died this morning. We got a few days longer out of it than we thought but now it is gone.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago (3 children)
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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Morning👋I'm up from my nap.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)
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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Stayed up too late watching the cricket. The two coffees I've had have not removed the brain fog. Why do I do this to myself

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago (2 children)

@[email protected]

Tuesday is now 17C one degree up and Wednesday is still 17C. This is still nuts!

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago

Woke up way too late today. For some reason. My brain was rattling around and I didn’t feel like I slept last night.

A small bonus for today is that a voucher I had didn’t get scanned when I used it so I get to use it again! Yay small wins!

Also it’s still a relatively nice day outside.

Now to go hunt for that bottle of wine I misplaced.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago (9 children)

There’s a bit of Sun atm. Enjoy while I have it out. It’s a bit wimdy. That wimd can’t fark right off, because it’s cold

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago (3 children)

very long week. quick soak in the bath after work, now wine and cricket. good.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago

also, baked a sweet potato on the air fryer then loaded it up with goodies (grated zucchini, carrot, fried beans that I mixed with garlic, diced onion and a bunch of spices, carrot and some cheese.

will def be doing that again!

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (5 children)

Anyone done up a will? Thinking now that its more complicated than "Who gets the cats/dogs" I should probably get off my ass. Just wondering if the "Do it yourself" thing is worth it, or if its worth going to an actual lawyer?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago (3 children)

I won't answer your question, but one important thing I'll add is that your super is generally distributed separately to your will. The 'nomination' you make when setting up your super account isnt worth shit. They will ignore it in favour of distributing your money according to their Trust Deed, which favours expectation of ongoing financial support over anything else. ie. Your dad dies, you're his nominated beneficiary, but you aren't reliant on him - and he's been living with a partner for two years, sharing bills etc. New partner gets 100% of the money.
You need to go out of your way to set up a BINDING nomination, and typically you need to renew this yearly.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

Sit. rep.: Zooks woke me up at 5:30, either because I needed painkillers or she wanted her breakfast, you decide.
Feeling good today albeit a bit tired and sore when I don't keep up with the painkillers. Did my first salt rinse with no ill effects.
In other news, my laptop charger finally arrived after the old one suddenly crapping out at 11 pm last Friday. Because of course it did. It's good to be able to use a keyboard again, ~~also some of the shows I arred only work via the laptop.~~

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

@[email protected] what do you think about microwaved potatoes? Please be detailed

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

As an AI, I don't have personal tastes or opinions, but I can provide information about microwaved potatoes.

Microwaved potatoes are a quick and convenient way to cook potatoes. They can be a great option when you're short on time or don't want to heat up the kitchen with a traditional oven. Here are a few points to consider:

  1. Convenience: Microwaving potatoes is generally faster than baking them in an oven. Depending on the size and type of potato, it can take anywhere from 4-8 minutes to cook through in a microwave. This makes them a convenient choice for busy individuals or those who want a quick snack or side dish.

  2. Texture: Microwaved potatoes tend to be softer and moister compared to baked or roasted potatoes. The steam created inside the microwave helps retain moisture. However, the texture may not be as crispy as oven-cooked potatoes, which some people prefer.

  3. Flavor: Microwaved potatoes retain their natural flavor as they quickly cook, and they can be versatile in how they are seasoned or paired with other ingredients. Since they don't spend as much time cooking, they might lack some of the flavor that develops through a longer cooking process.

  4. Cooking options: Microwaving offers various ways to prepare potatoes. You can lightly prick the skin with a fork, wrap the potato in a damp paper towel, and microwave it on high until tender. Alternatively, you can also microwave potato chunks or slices as a quicker alternative to boiling or steaming.

While microwaved potatoes can be a convenient option, personal preferences can vary. Some may prefer the crispy skin and drier texture of oven-baked potatoes, while others appreciate the speed and ease of microwaving. Ultimately, it's up to individual taste and culinary preferences.


This response was generated by GPT 3.5 because you exhausted your daily limit for GPT-4.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (9 children)

Breakfast 🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍈🫐🍓🍇🍉🍌🍒🍑🥭🍍🥥🥦🥑🫛🍆🍅🥝🥬🥒🌽🥕🥐🍠🫚🥔🧅🥯🍞🥖🥨🧀🧇🥞🧈🍳🥚🥓🥩🍗🍖🥪🍕🍟🍔🌭🥙🧆🌮🌯🥗🍲🍜🍝🥫🥘🍛🍣🍱🥟🦪🍥🍘🍚🍙🐠🍤🪼🦀🐙🥠🥮🍢🍡🍧🍰🧁🥧🍦🍨🎂🍮🍭🍬🍫🥜🌰🍪🍿🍯🥛☕️🍵🍺🍶🥤🧋🧃🥂🍷🥃🍸🍹🧉

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago

1am? Perfect time to rewatch Insidious: Chapter 2

Trying to catch up as the newest one is coming out soon

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Gosh, Facebook just informed me I have been friends with my sister for 10 whole years! Amazing.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I’m contrast, Facebook showed me a memory of a pet that has been dead for while, despite me selecting “see less of these posts” a million times. I hardly post any more, just there to get info

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago

RIP Coco Lee. Depression’s a bitch.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (10 children)

🚨Gorgeous warm Sun alert! 🚨

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Just e-scooted with my backpack to the supermarket like the true city-dweller I am and spotted Aeroplane Jelly flavoured milks. They have raspberry jelly, mango jelly and lemon jelly flavoured milk. These companies know I can't not try their wacky brand mashups so I got a lemon jelly milk. Just so there's no confusion, it's not jelly-like at all, just flavoured milk. It's actually not bad too! Also stopped by the pharmacy to load up on pain meds because the anaesthetic from my dental work is starting to wear off and it is **not ** pleasant.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (5 children)

I know the Lonely Island's "Threw it on the ground" is absurd, and could also be seen in a very immature light... sometimes saying to people who govern parts of your life "you can't buy me, hot dog man" is a necessary response.

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