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Ended up at Mr Grubb @ Oakdene in Wallington for dins last night for the first time.
Really nice relaxed place. Had the parma (they called it a parmie tsk tsk) which was really good.
Apparently the place is owned by an eccentric older lady who collects rusty.. everything. Big open shed out the back dedicated to rusty farm equip, bikes (maybe 50 of them), a rusty tram(!).. huge hoarding gene there.
9/10, not cheap but great atmosphere if you're ever down that way.
Was your meal served on plates or pre-loved hub caps?
Heh. I probably still would've eaten it if they did.
Not many chips although the thing was huge it was a struggle.
Hello brain trust, back with some more catto questions. First, super exciting news, we're going on Saturday to the shelter to meet the cat we've selected woohooo!
The amazing cat lady has sent over a shopping list, and after some of my own research, I have made a list of items that I might need and I need some recs / suggestions for these as I don't know where to start.
Here we go:
I have found this window lounger which I kinda like https://www.petbarn.com.au/all-day-window-lounger-cat-furniture-grey thots?
Youβll want a bottle of Urine Off or Natureβs Miracle in case of pee accidents. You can also spray trays with it. Window lounger is great. Do you intend to harness train for walks? Some cats are Up cats, some Down. Up will appreciate the tallest cat tree you can fit, a Down might want a dome style bed. Get a natural fibre for the blanket. Feliway stress spray might help with the move in. You can get plug in diffusers but $$. Might want a little first aid book so not internet dependent. Hide all the aspirin well and never buy flowers that include lilies. Bowls are fine for water, but fountains exist. If you have unreliable work hours or go out lots consider an auto feeder. donβt get the triangular collapsing carrier, they suck.
Scratching tower is not optional. Although you might want to wait to see your catto prefers scratching vertically, or horizontally on the carpet. If your catto is a horizontal scratcher by preference, then you might want to swap the tower for floor level scratch pads. Tower is still useful for your cat to rest on out of the way of nuisancy hoomans underfoot. And a great launch pad for ambushes and zoomies. I would also add a box of cat grass if catto is to be an inside only catto. I think you've covered all bases for a start. You can always add more toys etc. later when you know what your catto likes. EDIT: forgot to mention hairbrush for grooming. Great way to get your cat used to being handled/cuddled, and reduces the amount of cat fur around.
Ugh... Due to worsening health I'm finding it hard to be as environmentally friendly as usual. Feels bad man. If I could be doing better on that front I would.
Housemate picked Hannibal as the house series, and holy batman I forgot how insane this show is! I'll also say this one is going to be super fun in terms of seeing the housemates reactions because it's fkn intense the way it all unfolds.
Jetstar flights are such a scam. By the time you add checked luggage, a meal and entertainment the cost is the same as a full service flight.
sometimes it's just easier to pay the price up front
Even if you buy the meal on the flight say to Saigon, I'm like one sad little meal on a 9 hour flight? Get the fuck outta here.
80% of my day so far has been meetings. Trying to muster up the will and energy to do some actual work. I'm giving myself till 3 then smashing things out.
I have a headache, I'm tired but can't sleep.
I've drunk water, et dinner, so why do I feel weak?
Eyes and forehead sore under this crown of pain,
Tomorrow, at work, wellness I will feign.
Maybe worked yourself too much plus the heat hanging around?
