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[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 18 points 2 years ago (6 children)
[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 6 points 2 years ago

Looks like something from a fancy restaurant, you missed your calling

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

yum, that looks incredible

what temp is your oven, it looks very hot

and the base looks delicious an fairly thin. How long does it take to cook?

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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 12 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

I have the new Ted Cat photos. :) he has a slow eating bowl otherwise he inhales his food

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here he is in his mullet glory , it's just growing back like that, a big dark stripe growing down his back 🤭

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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Now I'm thinking of him and Bill Cat looking like the human Bill and Ted. Bill Cat with long shaggy metalhead hair and Ted Cat with a mullet

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm trying to get some pics of Bill and Ted together. They are excellent to each other now. 🤗😸😸

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[–] the_procrastinata@aussie.zone 10 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (3 children)

Last night we went to Ravenna Gorge Christmas market, not too far from Freiburg. It. Was. AWESOME. It’s under a train viaduct thing that gets lit up in various colours. It was so atmospheric and fun, we really enjoyed it. Highly recommend if you’re in Germany at Christmas market time.

[–] calhoon2005@aussie.zone 6 points 2 years ago

Germany at Christmas is magic. I spent an amazing Christmas in Nuremberg about 20 years ago. Snow, Christmas lights, Tannenbaum's, glühwine.... So so nice. Enjoy

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[–] bull@aussie.zone 9 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Sitting here contemplating flipping a coin as to whether I'll go for an overnight road trip border adventure but realised I need to get out of this apartment so the answer is already Go.

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[–] Duenan@aussie.zone 8 points 2 years ago

Gah! Just found out something I purchased 3 days ago went on sale literally hours after I bought it.

Can’t do much since it’s a digital product but it has left me a bit sour.

On the bright side it was worth it for full price so it takes the edge off at least.

[–] underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm in trouble for daring to use a laptop on my lap. Don't I know laps are for cats?

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[–] bananafungus@aussie.zone 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Spent the day in the sun, and despite taking precautions I've made myself sun sick... Smothering myself in aloe and climbing into bed with an ungodly amount of water.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Yeah, after repeated soaking and washing these blankets still smell. They really let that shit get baked in there. I may also be looking at a new pet pram.

Feeling understimulated but lazy and my hand hurts from scrolling. I don't want to practice real art stuff. I just want to shitpost and trace memes. Bored.

What are these Hot Take days?

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[–] Duenan@aussie.zone 7 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Never underestimate how a simple meal of toast and peanut butter.

Feels heavy in my tummy.

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[–] 6368_39162@aussie.zone 7 points 2 years ago (5 children)

Curiosity Expo! Will I come home with a taxidermied warthog or a steampunk muppet hat?

[–] Outlier1031@aussie.zone 7 points 2 years ago

Carol and the end of the world on netflix is a such a sweet and life-affirming show. Highly recommend!

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Ted Cat has good days and bad days. He still bites sometimes. ( and not nips either 😬) but generally he's a lot calmer and I think a bit happy His fur is growing back nicely, into a cat mullet . I'll try to get some pics :)

[–] Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago

I need twenty pics ASAP. The presidents life depends on it

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Anyone else find Xmas stressful

[–] Cendana@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago

And tiring as well. I've definitely lost sleep, yes.

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[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 6 points 2 years ago (5 children)

I'm making mini cheesecakes because why not?

[–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 5 points 2 years ago (3 children)

I bought a really nice mud cake to bring along to the neighborhood Christmas party tonight. I just stare at it occasionally and think about keeping it all to myself now.😭

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[–] neurospice@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Stubbed my big toe yesterday on a door while closing it. Can't walk on it and it fucking hurts. Been icing it and resting all day. Hopefully it's not broken, but I'm still gonna be stuck home resting because of it either way.

Wishing today won't get any worse...

[–] tone_212@aussie.zone 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I think I made a mistake with my pie. I had a tart dish where you can remove the bottom, but I thought it was too small so I went and bought a glass pie dish. I put the biscuit base direct on the glass and now I’m worried it’s going to be stuck. I should have put down baking paper first. Worst comes to worst, dessert will be a deconstructed pie.

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[–] Duenan@aussie.zone 5 points 2 years ago (4 children)
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[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Oh hey bot good to see. I have a little hack for you. Next time you're at a Christmas party and everyone is enjoying karaoke using Spotify through the the telly (I don't know how it happens. I go out for a smoke and magic happens) and the lyrics aren't synced, open it on your phone and tap on the lyrics a couple of times and the music then syncs to the lyrics and you'll be an accidental hero like Steven Bradbury. You are welcome.

[–] Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 5 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Over the last couple of hours I've applied butter (salted cow butter) to my face and forearms as something of an experiment. I've got a couple of excma spots in of each of my elbows, which is rare for me. I'll update in near future!

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[–] underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 5 points 2 years ago

I splurged on Valhalla Old English Toffee ice cream from Leo's. Truly excellent decision, spectacular ice cream.

[–] TuxOfStars@beehaw.org 5 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Spotify has decided I need a mix of Neil Young, Jimi Hendrix, Rodriguez and Fantastic Negrito as a salve for the week. This is excellent

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[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Hungry. Want foodz.

Edit: have now had foodz. Crisis averted.

[–] baconmash@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago (8 children)

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

[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Have too many celebrations to attend this weekend. So could I please have 2 extra days and a potful of coffee please.

[–] baconmash@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Apologies. Time is not available for purchase at this hour. We have substituted your order with coffee 🫖🫖🫖

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[–] Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (9 children)

Quick question for the over 30's crowd:

How many times a month would you go for a big night out, and roughly how much do you spend?

Trying to sort my budget out. Fun Saturday night activity lol

I just realised I'm spending a shitload (upto 5x) the norm on nights out. Time to tighten the belt a bit.

[–] bull@aussie.zone 6 points 2 years ago (3 children)

I'm 40 and I'd have to try to remember which year was the last time I went for a big night out

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