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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Apr 3, 2024 8:57:13 GMT
Crazy 7-8 days- not negative crazy- just flat out busy . Tomorrow night there are 2 international metal bands playing in Adelaide (1 from UK the other from USA)- the typical clash on the same night..(so the promoters get $hitty when the crowds aren't huge- PLAN AHEAD..) I wanted to go, however tickets are over $100 and my funds have been diverted to other more important things.. Get a random email from the venue 1 of the bands is playing at- "enter to win a ticket"... I had a funny feeling when it popped up in my inbox at lunchtime- I am on the mailing list so it's legit. BOOM- 10 mins ago .. I won 2 tickets.. Just messaged my twin brother "get an early night tonight- it's going to be a late one tomorrow night". WOO HOO  |
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Post by bethhigdon on Apr 3, 2024 16:00:51 GMT
Trying to quell my rage at my thieving bs job
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Post by tuigirl on Apr 3, 2024 21:38:06 GMT
Trying to quell my rage at my thieving bs job Hang in there. Sending you hugs. |
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Post by bethhigdon on Apr 3, 2024 21:44:23 GMT
Trying to quell my rage at my thieving bs job Hang in there. Sending you hugs. Thank you. You as well. It seems we're in the similar situation |
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Post by tuigirl on Apr 3, 2024 21:47:58 GMT
At the moment, my animals are what keep me going. Be it my colorful and tame betta fish or my ant colonies which I have re-awakened after the winter break 10 days ago. I also got a large new beautiful new nest for my harvester ants. I offered it to them, and they moved in after just one day. They love it. And I do not get tired watching these beautiful animals. Just look at my glorious queen and the massive granary they have collected (they eat seed).
And no, they cannot hurt me, they do not have a stinger and their jaws are made to crush seed, not flesh. And the soldiers are beautiful with their red heads.
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Post by bethhigdon on Apr 3, 2024 23:55:32 GMT
At the moment, my animals are what keep me going. Be it my colorful and tame betta fish or my ant colonies which I have re-awakened after the winter break 10 days ago. I also got a large new beautiful new nest for my harvester ants. I offered it to them, and they moved in after just one day. They love it. And I do not get tired watching these beautiful animals. Just look at my glorious queen and the massive granary they have collected (they eat seed).
And no, they cannot hurt me, they do not have a stinger and their jaws are made to crush seed, not flesh. And the soldiers are beautiful with their red heads.
That's pretty cool. Sadly I can not have pets where I live.
Right now its family and good food keeping me going... well that and needing money in general. lol
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Apr 4, 2024 2:02:52 GMT
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Post by timleschild on Apr 4, 2024 6:05:52 GMT
They're really trying that storyline again? Bad idea. |
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Apr 8, 2024 10:23:16 GMT
/photo/1 Great memories watching this.. I just love how I have met all 3 (and 8th) twice. Hopefully we get some Conventions this 60th year Down Under.. Hearing rumours. |
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Post by Ela on Apr 9, 2024 4:47:39 GMT
Solar eclipse made my day. Even though it was partial (87%) it was still pretty impressive.
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Post by number13 on Apr 9, 2024 7:43:16 GMT
Solar eclipse made my day. Even though it was partial (87%) it was still pretty impressive. Glad you had a good view! I watched online. Great coverage and much better pictures than 2017 when only one camera from coast to coast seemed to be clear, in focus and remembered to TAKE THE FILTER OFF AT TOTALITY!!
I've been in the path of totality twice, once with very thick cloud cover (and a most dramatic darkness as a result) and once in clear skies and oh wow, what a phenomenal sight that was. Genuinely one of the most memorable moments of my life.
(For Europeans, we have two total eclipses coming to Spain in 2026 and 2027... so anyone on this side of the Atlantic who thinks they might like to see one 'live' on an easy trip from home, this is the time!)
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Post by tuigirl on Apr 9, 2024 18:30:36 GMT
I am stoked- I got permission today to travel to the biggest pet and pet product exhibition in the World, the Interzoo 2024 in Nuremberg.
This is 1h drive from where I live.
This exhibition is not for the general public, it is reserved only for professionals in the field (pet shops, vets, food producers....).
I asked the marketing department if I could get a permission from my company to go there and do some recon and market analysis.
I think it should be very interesting to see all the latest crazes and trends.
I am really excited.
Only one other person (one of the marketing team) is going from my company, and none of the many vets. I was the only one who actually asked. Apparently, nobody else is interested.
I am still paying myself, though, because at the current climate I am not going to ask my superior if the company would pay for the ticket.
Dangerous waters.
Might be told again that I was wasting time and effort.
Well, I am going, it is only 30 Euro to spend the whole day there (beginning of May) and I am very excited and I actually think it might be really useful for a veterinarian of a veterinary laboratory to learn about the latest crazes and hypes in the pet world. Sure, I will first and foremost look at the exotics animals (fish, birds, invertebrates...) and probably will keep away from all the horsey stuff, and I am just MASSIVELY interested in the whole thing (and I just LOVE walking through exhibitions and chatting about crazy new ideas)- and this will be totally for my own personal entertainment. But I will also try and get as many flyers and leaflets as possible and take many pictures and share at the company.
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Apr 9, 2024 20:15:40 GMT
I am stoked- I got permission today to travel to the biggest pet and pet product exhibition in the World, the Interzoo 2024 in Nuremberg. This is 1h drive from where I live. This exhibition is not for the general public, it is reserved only for professionals in the field (pet shops, vets, food producers....). I asked the marketing department if I could get a permission from my company to go there and do some recon and market analysis. I think it should be very interesting to see all the latest crazes and trends. I am really excited. Only one other person (one of the marketing team) is going from my company, and none of the many vets. I was the only one who actually asked. Apparently, nobody else is interested. I am still paying myself, though, because at the current climate I am not going to ask my superior if the company would pay for the ticket. Dangerous waters. Might be told again that I was wasting time and effort. Well, I am going, it is only 30 Euro to spend the whole day there (beginning of May) and I am very excited and I actually think it might be really useful for a veterinarian of a veterinary laboratory to learn about the latest crazes and hypes in the pet world. Sure, I will first and foremost look at the exotics animals (fish, birds, invertebrates...) and probably will keep away from all the horsey stuff, and I am just MASSIVELY interested in the whole thing (and I just LOVE walking through exhibitions and chatting about crazy new ideas)- and this will be totally for my own personal entertainment. But I will also try and get as many flyers and leaflets as possible and take many pictures and share at the company. Can you claim the expenses on tax?
Over here you can if it's proven to be professionally work related- you can even claim petrol and kilometres driven too.
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Post by tuigirl on Apr 9, 2024 21:33:14 GMT
I am stoked- I got permission today to travel to the biggest pet and pet product exhibition in the World, the Interzoo 2024 in Nuremberg. This is 1h drive from where I live. This exhibition is not for the general public, it is reserved only for professionals in the field (pet shops, vets, food producers....). I asked the marketing department if I could get a permission from my company to go there and do some recon and market analysis. I think it should be very interesting to see all the latest crazes and trends. I am really excited. Only one other person (one of the marketing team) is going from my company, and none of the many vets. I was the only one who actually asked. Apparently, nobody else is interested. I am still paying myself, though, because at the current climate I am not going to ask my superior if the company would pay for the ticket. Dangerous waters. Might be told again that I was wasting time and effort. Well, I am going, it is only 30 Euro to spend the whole day there (beginning of May) and I am very excited and I actually think it might be really useful for a veterinarian of a veterinary laboratory to learn about the latest crazes and hypes in the pet world. Sure, I will first and foremost look at the exotics animals (fish, birds, invertebrates...) and probably will keep away from all the horsey stuff, and I am just MASSIVELY interested in the whole thing (and I just LOVE walking through exhibitions and chatting about crazy new ideas)- and this will be totally for my own personal entertainment. But I will also try and get as many flyers and leaflets as possible and take many pictures and share at the company. Can you claim the expenses on tax?
Over here you can if it's proven to be professionally work related- you can even claim petrol and kilometres driven too.
Possibly. I could try. Good suggestion. I will keep the receipts.
Yes, petrol money I already get.
Big SIGH.
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Post by Ela on Apr 10, 2024 3:11:24 GMT
Solar eclipse made my day. Even though it was partial (87%) it was still pretty impressive. Glad you had a good view! I watched online. Great coverage and much better pictures than 2017 when only one camera from coast to coast seemed to be clear, in focus and remembered to TAKE THE FILTER OFF AT TOTALITY!! I've been in the path of totality twice, once with very thick cloud cover (and a most dramatic darkness as a result) and once in clear skies and oh wow, what a phenomenal sight that was. Genuinely one of the most memorable moments of my life. (For Europeans, we have two total eclipses coming to Spain in 2026 and 2027... so anyone on this side of the Atlantic who thinks they might like to see one 'live' on an easy trip from home, this is the time!)
Lucky you to have seen a total eclipse twice. I don't know if I'll ever get to see one in the US. Maybe I'll have to go to Spain.  |
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Post by number13 on Apr 10, 2024 7:58:15 GMT
Glad you had a good view! I watched online. Great coverage and much better pictures than 2017 when only one camera from coast to coast seemed to be clear, in focus and remembered to TAKE THE FILTER OFF AT TOTALITY!! I've been in the path of totality twice, once with very thick cloud cover (and a most dramatic darkness as a result) and once in clear skies and oh wow, what a phenomenal sight that was. Genuinely one of the most memorable moments of my life. (For Europeans, we have two total eclipses coming to Spain in 2026 and 2027... so anyone on this side of the Atlantic who thinks they might like to see one 'live' on an easy trip from home, this is the time!)
Lucky you to have seen a total eclipse twice. I don't know if I'll ever get to see one in the US. Maybe I'll have to go to Spain. I only saw one - the other time I 'experienced' total eclipse but the sun was already "eclipsed" by very thick cloud! Still, the final plunge into darkness was spectacular. |
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Apr 10, 2024 9:26:31 GMT
Janet Fielding aka Tegan Jovanka and I had a verryy small interaction on Twitter about the latest 5th Dr release. AAHHHH.. 7 year old/1982 me is happy... @timelord007 .. |
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Apr 10, 2024 11:13:37 GMT
Wow.. Rude much LOLZ!
I have seen pix of these 2 at a couple Who conventions.
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Apr 10, 2024 11:15:55 GMT
This is the number #1 show in Australia- it's so popular there is a generation of young kids in USA who are picking up the Aussie accent and lingo! |
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Post by Ela on Apr 10, 2024 20:46:08 GMT
Lucky you to have seen a total eclipse twice. I don't know if I'll ever get to see one in the US. Maybe I'll have to go to Spain. I only saw one - the other time I 'experienced' total eclipse but the sun was already "eclipsed" by very thick cloud! Still, the final plunge into darkness was spectacular. Yeah, a couple of my friends traveled to see the totality for this eclipse. One couple I'm friends with apparently spent an "eclipse weekend" with friends and only saw total darkness, but they partied all weekend so it wasn't a lost cause. The other friend also had a cloudy day where she went, but she was able to see the partly eclipse sun faintly through the clouds. Don't think she saw the full eclipse, except for the darkness. The next time there's scheduled to be a total eclipse in the North America, I'll be old  Hopefully still around, so there's still hope, but I'm not banking on it. |
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