▲ 13 ▼ Daily Discussion Thread: Sat 21 Oct 2023 (aussie.zone) submitted 2 years ago by bot001@aussie.zone [M] to c/melbourne@aussie.zone 134 comments fedilink hide all child comments Welcome to the Melbourne Community Daily Discussion Thread.
[–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago* (4 children) Window cleaning tips specific to the fea? I seem to have a drunk flying fairy problem. https://imgur.com/a/umXcFnV permalink fedilink source hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) Witchhazel & dishwashing liquid - 1 to 3 ratio. Just spray on lightly and wipe off. You can get fancy and use rowan wood and red thread, but finding rowan in this country is a chore. Alternatively, put your clothes on inside out to render yourself invisible to the fae. Also invisible to a lot of other people who are going to be too polite to mention your sartorial choices. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Three times my height of course, and with a stone with a natural hole. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Of course! I've found the stone with a hole is more effective if carried in the hand, or at least tied to a piece of string for using as bolas. Works on more than just fae too. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I like bolas! Much more effective on muggers than a bowl of milk. Though you might get a +5 confusion if you tried permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) I've never tried a bowl of milk on muggers. I thought they ate fish. But maybe I am wrong. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) This may depend upon the species of mugger, but I believe the littles do like a drop left on the porch permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago I believe baked goods are also considered highly acceptable too. Presumably to have with the milk. permalink fedilink source parent [–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) Hey cool! Looks like an album cover! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) https://imgur.com/a/EAoW3of permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago I was gonna say maybe a Christian Death cover but that is equally amazing thank you☺️ permalink fedilink source parent [–] baconmash@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago (2 children) If no one believes in fairies, they cease to exist. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) Bloody Disney has a lot to answer for, but this is the major one. Wrong on all counts. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] baconmash@aussie.zone 1 point 2 years ago that’s what fairies would say permalink fedilink source parent [–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Then what just bit your ankle? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] baconmash@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (2 children) mite permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) I'm not your mite, buddy permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] baconmash@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago* I'm your buddy, paw permalink fedilink source parent [–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) An infestation of fairies is probably less hassle than bed bugs, not that I’d wish either upon a purveyor of fine breakfasts permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] baconmash@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) I'd summon fairies if I have bed bugs. Had them before. Almost traded my soul to get rid of them. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] kudra@aus.social 2 points 2 years ago @baconmash @6368_39162 there is a way. It's actually being commercialised overseas but last I checked hadn't come to AU because the market is too small. permalink fedilink source parent [–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) Mix equal parts vinegar and water, add an iron ingot and steep under the full moon. Using this may trigger combat so keep a thorn in your pocket permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) Keeping a thorn in the pocket triggers more than just combat - it triggers MENDING. Which is a form of combat I guess. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago Yeah you gotta keep the passives going permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) Witchhazel & dishwashing liquid - 1 to 3 ratio. Just spray on lightly and wipe off. You can get fancy and use rowan wood and red thread, but finding rowan in this country is a chore. Alternatively, put your clothes on inside out to render yourself invisible to the fae. Also invisible to a lot of other people who are going to be too polite to mention your sartorial choices. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Three times my height of course, and with a stone with a natural hole. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Of course! I've found the stone with a hole is more effective if carried in the hand, or at least tied to a piece of string for using as bolas. Works on more than just fae too. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I like bolas! Much more effective on muggers than a bowl of milk. Though you might get a +5 confusion if you tried permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) I've never tried a bowl of milk on muggers. I thought they ate fish. But maybe I am wrong. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) This may depend upon the species of mugger, but I believe the littles do like a drop left on the porch permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago I believe baked goods are also considered highly acceptable too. Presumably to have with the milk. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Three times my height of course, and with a stone with a natural hole. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Of course! I've found the stone with a hole is more effective if carried in the hand, or at least tied to a piece of string for using as bolas. Works on more than just fae too. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I like bolas! Much more effective on muggers than a bowl of milk. Though you might get a +5 confusion if you tried permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) I've never tried a bowl of milk on muggers. I thought they ate fish. But maybe I am wrong. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) This may depend upon the species of mugger, but I believe the littles do like a drop left on the porch permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago I believe baked goods are also considered highly acceptable too. Presumably to have with the milk. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Of course! I've found the stone with a hole is more effective if carried in the hand, or at least tied to a piece of string for using as bolas. Works on more than just fae too. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I like bolas! Much more effective on muggers than a bowl of milk. Though you might get a +5 confusion if you tried permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) I've never tried a bowl of milk on muggers. I thought they ate fish. But maybe I am wrong. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) This may depend upon the species of mugger, but I believe the littles do like a drop left on the porch permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago I believe baked goods are also considered highly acceptable too. Presumably to have with the milk. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I like bolas! Much more effective on muggers than a bowl of milk. Though you might get a +5 confusion if you tried permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) I've never tried a bowl of milk on muggers. I thought they ate fish. But maybe I am wrong. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) This may depend upon the species of mugger, but I believe the littles do like a drop left on the porch permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago I believe baked goods are also considered highly acceptable too. Presumably to have with the milk. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) I've never tried a bowl of milk on muggers. I thought they ate fish. But maybe I am wrong. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) This may depend upon the species of mugger, but I believe the littles do like a drop left on the porch permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago I believe baked goods are also considered highly acceptable too. Presumably to have with the milk. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) This may depend upon the species of mugger, but I believe the littles do like a drop left on the porch permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago I believe baked goods are also considered highly acceptable too. Presumably to have with the milk. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago I believe baked goods are also considered highly acceptable too. Presumably to have with the milk. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) Hey cool! Looks like an album cover! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) https://imgur.com/a/EAoW3of permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago I was gonna say maybe a Christian Death cover but that is equally amazing thank you☺️ permalink fedilink source parent
[–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) https://imgur.com/a/EAoW3of permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago I was gonna say maybe a Christian Death cover but that is equally amazing thank you☺️ permalink fedilink source parent
[–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago I was gonna say maybe a Christian Death cover but that is equally amazing thank you☺️ permalink fedilink source parent
[–] baconmash@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago (2 children) If no one believes in fairies, they cease to exist. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) Bloody Disney has a lot to answer for, but this is the major one. Wrong on all counts. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] baconmash@aussie.zone 1 point 2 years ago that’s what fairies would say permalink fedilink source parent [–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Then what just bit your ankle? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] baconmash@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (2 children) mite permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) I'm not your mite, buddy permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] baconmash@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago* I'm your buddy, paw permalink fedilink source parent [–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) An infestation of fairies is probably less hassle than bed bugs, not that I’d wish either upon a purveyor of fine breakfasts permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] baconmash@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) I'd summon fairies if I have bed bugs. Had them before. Almost traded my soul to get rid of them. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] kudra@aus.social 2 points 2 years ago @baconmash @6368_39162 there is a way. It's actually being commercialised overseas but last I checked hadn't come to AU because the market is too small. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) Bloody Disney has a lot to answer for, but this is the major one. Wrong on all counts. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] baconmash@aussie.zone 1 point 2 years ago that’s what fairies would say permalink fedilink source parent
[–] baconmash@aussie.zone 1 point 2 years ago that’s what fairies would say permalink fedilink source parent
[–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Then what just bit your ankle? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] baconmash@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (2 children) mite permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) I'm not your mite, buddy permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] baconmash@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago* I'm your buddy, paw permalink fedilink source parent [–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) An infestation of fairies is probably less hassle than bed bugs, not that I’d wish either upon a purveyor of fine breakfasts permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] baconmash@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) I'd summon fairies if I have bed bugs. Had them before. Almost traded my soul to get rid of them. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] kudra@aus.social 2 points 2 years ago @baconmash @6368_39162 there is a way. It's actually being commercialised overseas but last I checked hadn't come to AU because the market is too small. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] baconmash@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (2 children) mite permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) I'm not your mite, buddy permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] baconmash@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago* I'm your buddy, paw permalink fedilink source parent [–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) An infestation of fairies is probably less hassle than bed bugs, not that I’d wish either upon a purveyor of fine breakfasts permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] baconmash@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) I'd summon fairies if I have bed bugs. Had them before. Almost traded my soul to get rid of them. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] kudra@aus.social 2 points 2 years ago @baconmash @6368_39162 there is a way. It's actually being commercialised overseas but last I checked hadn't come to AU because the market is too small. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) I'm not your mite, buddy permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] baconmash@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago* I'm your buddy, paw permalink fedilink source parent
[–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) An infestation of fairies is probably less hassle than bed bugs, not that I’d wish either upon a purveyor of fine breakfasts permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] baconmash@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) I'd summon fairies if I have bed bugs. Had them before. Almost traded my soul to get rid of them. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] kudra@aus.social 2 points 2 years ago @baconmash @6368_39162 there is a way. It's actually being commercialised overseas but last I checked hadn't come to AU because the market is too small. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] baconmash@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) I'd summon fairies if I have bed bugs. Had them before. Almost traded my soul to get rid of them. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] kudra@aus.social 2 points 2 years ago @baconmash @6368_39162 there is a way. It's actually being commercialised overseas but last I checked hadn't come to AU because the market is too small. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] kudra@aus.social 2 points 2 years ago @baconmash @6368_39162 there is a way. It's actually being commercialised overseas but last I checked hadn't come to AU because the market is too small. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) Mix equal parts vinegar and water, add an iron ingot and steep under the full moon. Using this may trigger combat so keep a thorn in your pocket permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) Keeping a thorn in the pocket triggers more than just combat - it triggers MENDING. Which is a form of combat I guess. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago Yeah you gotta keep the passives going permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) Keeping a thorn in the pocket triggers more than just combat - it triggers MENDING. Which is a form of combat I guess. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago Yeah you gotta keep the passives going permalink fedilink source parent
[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago Yeah you gotta keep the passives going permalink fedilink source parent