J MacQueen
@jomacmouse.bsky.social
A squeaky reader in the mouse house. Novacastrian Australian. Currently owned by two cavoodles, one old, one young. My home is in Barahineban of the Pambalong Awabakal people.
Not what I wanted to see from the BoM app. Nearly 9.30 at night, & it’s still up around 30 degrees C. Think I’m just going to sit in the aircon I’m lucky to have until I congeal, having melted because of the need to collect the grocery delivery.
December 21, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Not what I wanted to see from the BoM app. Nearly 9.30 at night, & it’s still up around 30 degrees C. Think I’m just going to sit in the aircon I’m lucky to have until I congeal, having melted because of the need to collect the grocery delivery.
Horrible hot day. Fortunately, I didn’t need to catch public transport to see Mum today. Brother & family wanted to see her too, so we all went up together, & I got a lift back. Accidentally left the aircon on at home, but that was probably kinder for the dogs, Jasper in particular.
December 21, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Horrible hot day. Fortunately, I didn’t need to catch public transport to see Mum today. Brother & family wanted to see her too, so we all went up together, & I got a lift back. Accidentally left the aircon on at home, but that was probably kinder for the dogs, Jasper in particular.
There’s a song on Juliana Hatfield’s new album about the loss of her dog. I shouldn’t have listened to it. Now I’m a wreck.
December 20, 2025 at 6:12 AM
There’s a song on Juliana Hatfield’s new album about the loss of her dog. I shouldn’t have listened to it. Now I’m a wreck.
The panel that came loose from the back fence before is coming loose again. First I knew was when I opened the back door & Bailey went out & yapped at something that yowled back. The dog from the house behind us was in our yard. I chased him back & tried to pull the panel back. 1)
December 20, 2025 at 12:23 AM
The panel that came loose from the back fence before is coming loose again. First I knew was when I opened the back door & Bailey went out & yapped at something that yowled back. The dog from the house behind us was in our yard. I chased him back & tried to pull the panel back. 1)
Tried to ring Mum last night, but no answer. Just assumed she couldn’t find her phone from where I’d put it for safety. Rang again this morning & it turns out that she didn’t ring back because my brother gave her that phone last week as an early Christmas present & she’s not used to it yet.
December 19, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Tried to ring Mum last night, but no answer. Just assumed she couldn’t find her phone from where I’d put it for safety. Rang again this morning & it turns out that she didn’t ring back because my brother gave her that phone last week as an early Christmas present & she’s not used to it yet.
Mum has just been taken off to hospital. Have let my brother know, & we’ll go & see her tomorrow (there are dogs to be fed, or I would’ve gone with her). Brother thinks she should be in hospital until New Year to recover properly, unlike last time. She’ll hate that, but he might be right.
December 19, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Mum has just been taken off to hospital. Have let my brother know, & we’ll go & see her tomorrow (there are dogs to be fed, or I would’ve gone with her). Brother thinks she should be in hospital until New Year to recover properly, unlike last time. She’ll hate that, but he might be right.
Horribly hot, and the ambulance service is having a very busy day. I know this because they’ve called every so often to apologise for not having picked up Mum as yet. Her aged care package nurses are concerned about damage to her foot, but that’s not as drastic a reason to hurry to a patient.
December 19, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Horribly hot, and the ambulance service is having a very busy day. I know this because they’ve called every so often to apologise for not having picked up Mum as yet. Her aged care package nurses are concerned about damage to her foot, but that’s not as drastic a reason to hurry to a patient.
Was out today to collect some tablets for Jasper that we needed to have more of, & on my way to the bus stop after my attention was drawn to a blue Holden. Its owner is clearly a fan of BBC sci-fi, because the numberplate was a letter-number combo variation on TARDIS. 1)
December 18, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Was out today to collect some tablets for Jasper that we needed to have more of, & on my way to the bus stop after my attention was drawn to a blue Holden. Its owner is clearly a fan of BBC sci-fi, because the numberplate was a letter-number combo variation on TARDIS. 1)
Was checking the doorbell camera to find out why Bailey was being so noisy. Couldn’t see anything until a magpie landed on one of the posts for the ramp at the front.
December 14, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Was checking the doorbell camera to find out why Bailey was being so noisy. Couldn’t see anything until a magpie landed on one of the posts for the ramp at the front.
I won’t post a photo here, but the doorbell spider paid us another visit early this morning. There are notifications I’d prefer to see first thing in the morning, & the doorbell spider’s legs don’t count as part of those preferences.
December 14, 2025 at 4:15 AM
I won’t post a photo here, but the doorbell spider paid us another visit early this morning. There are notifications I’d prefer to see first thing in the morning, & the doorbell spider’s legs don’t count as part of those preferences.
One of Channel 9’s channels is showing a film from 1953 called Will Any Gentleman. The first person I saw on screen was George Cole, who doesn’t seem to have changed all that much physically throughout his adult life, let alone screen career. The second was Jon Pertwee.
December 13, 2025 at 1:02 AM
One of Channel 9’s channels is showing a film from 1953 called Will Any Gentleman. The first person I saw on screen was George Cole, who doesn’t seem to have changed all that much physically throughout his adult life, let alone screen career. The second was Jon Pertwee.
It’s wet, and who wants to walk uphill in the rain? And the local buses are on strike. And the taxis are being hard hit. I do not want to get an Uber unless I really have to. I may be stuck longer at the shops than I hoped.
December 12, 2025 at 4:02 AM
It’s wet, and who wants to walk uphill in the rain? And the local buses are on strike. And the taxis are being hard hit. I do not want to get an Uber unless I really have to. I may be stuck longer at the shops than I hoped.
It’s raining. For a change. For a nice change, since last week until yesterday.
December 11, 2025 at 2:06 AM
It’s raining. For a change. For a nice change, since last week until yesterday.
Between doing other things, I’m getting bits of the film Princess Caraboo on SBS’ World Movies channel. And that is Jacqueline Pearce. It couldn’t be anyone else, introducing the title character to the Prince Regent. I’m pleased to see her.
December 10, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Between doing other things, I’m getting bits of the film Princess Caraboo on SBS’ World Movies channel. And that is Jacqueline Pearce. It couldn’t be anyone else, introducing the title character to the Prince Regent. I’m pleased to see her.
Dammit. I should’ve asked the care visitor not to completely close the loo door after being in there. The lock has gone funny again, & it will let you out if you’re in, but it won’t let you in if you’re out & the door is properly shut. Have got it open again, thank the appropriate deity.
December 9, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Dammit. I should’ve asked the care visitor not to completely close the loo door after being in there. The lock has gone funny again, & it will let you out if you’re in, but it won’t let you in if you’re out & the door is properly shut. Have got it open again, thank the appropriate deity.
Ouch.
She is uninspiring.
December 9, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Ouch.
The BoM app has added a severe thunderstorm warning to the existing list. Bet that happens when people are trying to sleep.
December 6, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The BoM app has added a severe thunderstorm warning to the existing list. Bet that happens when people are trying to sleep.
Smoke, I can believe. I’ve been smelling bushfires on the air for a few days now. A storm? I’ll wait & see. But 24.6 degrees Celsius? You must be kidding me, little app, you’re pulling my leg.
December 6, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Smoke, I can believe. I’ve been smelling bushfires on the air for a few days now. A storm? I’ll wait & see. But 24.6 degrees Celsius? You must be kidding me, little app, you’re pulling my leg.
Thought an email from Australia asking me to do a survey on their delivery meant that today’s delivery had arrived. They meant a previous one, but it made me go out in the oven-feeling air to check. If you’re in NSW, don’t go out unless you must. Too bloody hot.
December 6, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Thought an email from Australia asking me to do a survey on their delivery meant that today’s delivery had arrived. They meant a previous one, but it made me go out in the oven-feeling air to check. If you’re in NSW, don’t go out unless you must. Too bloody hot.
Australia Post is engaged in Christmas parcel delivery in the rush before Christmas. I’ve just had two text messages saying things I’d ordered are arriving today, and it’s Saturday. At least it’ll be a postie driving an aircon van, and not a postie on a mail motorbike, given today’s temperatures
December 5, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Australia Post is engaged in Christmas parcel delivery in the rush before Christmas. I’ve just had two text messages saying things I’d ordered are arriving today, and it’s Saturday. At least it’ll be a postie driving an aircon van, and not a postie on a mail motorbike, given today’s temperatures
The morning news is full of heatwave & extreme fire danger warnings. Have already heard a couple of sirens & it’s only 9 am.
December 5, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The morning news is full of heatwave & extreme fire danger warnings. Have already heard a couple of sirens & it’s only 9 am.
It’s not quite 9.30 pm, & the BoM app says it’s 26 degrees C. Am not looking forward to trying to sleep tonight.
December 5, 2025 at 10:22 AM
It’s not quite 9.30 pm, & the BoM app says it’s 26 degrees C. Am not looking forward to trying to sleep tonight.
Put an order in for delivery from a supermarket tomorrow, and thought I would schedule the delivery for the evening, in hope that it might be much cooler than 40 degrees C by then. The BoM app says, “Haha, no!” Even if it rains it’s still going to be in the 20s overnight. Horrible day.
December 5, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Put an order in for delivery from a supermarket tomorrow, and thought I would schedule the delivery for the evening, in hope that it might be much cooler than 40 degrees C by then. The BoM app says, “Haha, no!” Even if it rains it’s still going to be in the 20s overnight. Horrible day.
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Today's non-awful Christmas song advent calendar track is another a capella one, the Monkees performing the sixteenth century villancico "Riu Chiu".
Yes, they *could* sing that well.
Yes, they *could* sing that well.
The Monkees - Riu Chiu (Official HD Music Video)
YouTube video by The Monkees
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December 4, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Today's non-awful Christmas song advent calendar track is another a capella one, the Monkees performing the sixteenth century villancico "Riu Chiu".
Yes, they *could* sing that well.
Yes, they *could* sing that well.
Took the garbage & recycling out to the bins not long ago, & the sky is red & hazy, with a strong smell of smoke. Bush fires are happening. Far between for the moment, thankfully, but the smoke seems to be spreading out from the nearest ones. Going to be hot tomorrow, & even hotter on Saturday.
December 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Took the garbage & recycling out to the bins not long ago, & the sky is red & hazy, with a strong smell of smoke. Bush fires are happening. Far between for the moment, thankfully, but the smoke seems to be spreading out from the nearest ones. Going to be hot tomorrow, & even hotter on Saturday.