I burnt my fingers last night which prompted me to yell some very very bad words followed by DO NOT COME INTO THE KITCHEN. WE ARE NOT EATING TONIGHT and I'm not even a yeller.
They're still red today but atleast the swelling has gone down and nothing beer o clock can't fix.
Eldest minipeeler accidentally kicked Miniest full in the face while sparring last night. He was mortified and ran to his room upset; she thought he was going for a high kick and basically ducked straight into it. She's ok after a little blood nose but I keep telling them to knock it off, "starts in laughter ends in tears" kind of thing, someone will get hurt, not enough room in a small crowded living room etc. I'm only their mother, what do I know‽ My siblings were from my parents previous marriages and almost adults by the time I was born, so I'm not used to the mucking around casual violence of children growing up together, and sometimes feel emotionally ill-equipt to parent it
Also finally figured out a few things with my car, Somehow I ended up with a leak thanks to a plastic bag being stuck in my back boot and water seeped in via that and made a giant pool where my spare type compartment was.
Discovered it while I was at work and furiously got some containers to scoop as much of the water out.
When I got home I paper toweled and dried everything as much as possible and lifted the compartment panel which will hopefully air dry what little is left but finally now I can rest easy know where that mysterious slushing sound of water was coming from whenever I stopped at a set of traffic lights.
I have a radio station in my head. Ear worms can be literally painful. Eurythmics mostly at the moment, ok, I like them. The 3 weeks of Susan ad (clothing shop) was excruciating
Hey you know what you have to watch next? All the old Countdown shows. I reckon you'd love that! Every aussie and international act was on Countdown back in the day.
So I went to kmart to buy a dog harness and lead for ted cat because the cat ones are too small. This way I hope to let him have some outside time without running away.
I haven't attempted to put it on him yet. 😬 Photos coming soon.
PSA: this is not medicare, if you get this message just ignore and delete. I get quite a few spam/scam texts, but I figured I'd put this here because this one is impersonating medicare.
Remember, they wouldn't send you a link to click, and always read the URL. It's always going to be something that's dodgy.
Got this exact one a few days ago. And a call from Thailand. And of course, my tolls are once again unpaid. I really feel sorry for older people. The scam situation is out of control.
The toll one is odd, I never got that particular one until I made a rare and very short trip (like one junction) on Eastlink a couple of weeks ago. I've had five scam texts since then. If you go on the Eastlink website there's a big red 'priority alert' warning at the top of the page, so they're obviously aware of it, but it seems to me that their system is compromised somehow.
I got a scam toll text that actually got past the spam filter recently. I checked my account through the proper means and found out Linkt had been charging me a manual lookup fee because my e-tag hasn't been working. This has been going on for years.
And you wonder why they choose toll payments as their scam
The funniest was at the 48 stop outside southern x and the arrival kept ticking from 3mins, to 2, back to 3, then 1 for a solid 15 mins. Then it arrives with no one on it. Sort of like the movie ghost ship.
Kew, so close yet so far away. Honestly it boggles the mind how long the tram takes. A good chunk of time is just spent going down Collins St and creakily turning into Vic Pde. Not having a train is a bit of a far Kew to residents.
I've been road testing Aldi's organic black tea because Choice declared it the best tea and I don't know how it came to that conclusion. I'm not good at describing liquids but I'll give it a go anyway.
There's a distinct taste of floral. It wasn't overly strong. Definite dry aftertaste on the palate. To me it lacked a base taste. Like if tea was 3D then this would be 2D. It tasted flat.
It would be good as a Billy tea because it had a bushy earthy taste. Bushells, Tetley, Twinings all taste better imo. Anyway it wasn't bad, I'll keep drinking it but I wouldn't buy it again. 3.5 / 5 yum yums.
Kind of actually very grateful now that I didn't start my new job today. I have ended up with a mountain of admin! Got accepted to my course but there was a whole bunch of calling and form-filling that followed due to unique circumstances. That took a few hours. And I got my latest power bills which FINALLY prodded me to do the annual switch (several months overdue - could've been saving $50 a month! - but better late than never). Plus I'm waiting on the pre purchase inspection results for the car, any minute now I should be getting a phone call and email to go through the options, then I need to enter negotiations (urgh).
A friend wants me to go help them with some measurements and shit around 4:30pm today, that'll get me out of the house which is great.
Meanwhile, the shit is starting to go down again in the Middle East. Maybe this is a bad time to be buying an ICE car, but at least this one has relatively low fuel consumption...
Decided to play Fallout 4 again, and made the female player character as Marilyn Monroe as I could. The husband I made James Dean but he died early (too soon?) so no harm lol.
Elder minipeeler loves the whole Fallout 4 thing. Being an idle observer of his gaming, I find fallout 4 and RDR2 to be the most entertaining games he plays.
I really love Fallout 4, but I definitely reccomend Fallout: New Vegas. It can be hard going to an older graphic style, and I don't think there is an option to sprint, but if Master Elder Minipeeler likes F4, then I reckon they will love NV. The world building is incredible, the quests, the companions, the everything is just a real big 9/10. If it goes on sale I 100% reccomend picking it up.
There are some heavy themes, however, as one of the factions (Caesers Legion) is heavily misogynistic. But you don't have to side with them, and you can definitely murder them all lol. Wishing them safe travels and high adventure in The Commonwealth (and the Mojave, if you get NV :D)
It's been happening for at least ten years. "On both sides."
Intolerance is the message. They say, "Don't talk with people who have different ideas, all opposing beliefs are evil and the others must be rejected, even family."
Discussion and conciliation are never even discussed as options.
The way you can tell it's a troll of an adversary, such as Russia or Iran, is that solutions are never offered or asked for.
Unfortunately many well meaning people just repeat these methods with thinking.
What to do. Be vigilant in asking questions and asking for solutions. Be careful of when others use emotionally charged political words. Be morally and legally consistent. A crime is a crime no matter who does it. A good action is good no matter who does it.
Very enjoying Baby Reindeer on Netflix. It is quite strange, and very good imo. TL:dr: Failing comedian leads on a stalker, even after knowing she's a stalker. Shit gets weird. Themes are quite dark, and include rape and sexual assault. Only 4 EPs in but would recommend
Ugh. We started using it for work during the lockdowns, but now it's only used for odd rare work messaging. Might see if I can get the boss to knock it on the head.
I am currently fuming about this too. I don't even have auto update enabled on my apps so how did it happen? Turns out WhatsApp apparently can roll out server-side updates at any time??? And there's no way to opt out of this stupid update either.
I can't not use it either as it's the only way I can stay in touch with most of my relatives, I can't get them to switch to Telegram or Signal...
The irritating thing is that apparently the toggle switch was already there all this while. I really hope there's enough backlash to force meta to reintroduce it because this is total bs. The server side updates are really not cool either :/
Well, for me I don't trust meta. And yes I know WhatsApp is meta, but I'm sort of locked into it on account of almost everyone I am in contact with using it. Just don't like the idea of meta based AI possibly using my messages for learning.
Just listening to some soundtrack playlists and Shape of Water came up.
Just realised Shape of Water is The Little Mermaid but in reverse. Eliza is as happy as she can possibly be where she is in the dry world, it's her nature to be happy, but it's not where she belongs.
I re-downloaded Path Of Exile but maybe that was a bad idea... the last time I played some of the weird visual stuff gave me nausea and headaches. Perhaps it wouldn't be smart to try again :/
Also I saw a pack of 3 styluses on the Big W site which is quite cheap, cheaper than one of the kind I currently have, and they look more than adequate for spares. Even have a finer pen tip. But I'd be buying through Big W Market which puts me off. I assume it's a third party
Is there a particular name for a sushi roll that's cone shaped? Not a cylinder - rolled into a cone around a generous dose of filling with one very narrow end and one wide one. Seriously so much easier to eat as the filling/rice doesn't fall out the end for the last couple of bites.
Yes, it's temaki, which means "hand roll". Sounds confusing at first, but your usual cylindrical sushi (maki sushi) is not meant to be served or sold as a hand roll like they are here, it's meant to be served sliced. So the only real "hand roll" sushi is the cone type. But it doesn't pack very well so I guess that's why it's not commonly sold here.
Thanks! The one surviving sushi joint in Bridge Road Richmond has these - top and tailed two to a pack. Haven't been in there for a while, so I was happy to see these and a very nice selection of very pretty bento boxes. Real works of art. Wabi Sushi near corner of Church St if anyone else is interested.
147 Comments
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 13 pts · 2y
Can't sleep. One of those night where you can't stop thinking.
Meanwhile:
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 2y
I burnt my fingers last night which prompted me to yell some very very bad words followed by DO NOT COME INTO THE KITCHEN. WE ARE NOT EATING TONIGHT and I'm not even a yeller.
They're still red today but atleast the swelling has gone down and nothing beer o clock can't fix.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
Eldest minipeeler accidentally kicked Miniest full in the face while sparring last night. He was mortified and ran to his room upset; she thought he was going for a high kick and basically ducked straight into it. She's ok after a little blood nose but I keep telling them to knock it off, "starts in laughter ends in tears" kind of thing, someone will get hurt, not enough room in a small crowded living room etc. I'm only their mother, what do I know‽ My siblings were from my parents previous marriages and almost adults by the time I was born, so I'm not used to the mucking around casual violence of children growing up together, and sometimes feel emotionally ill-equipt to parent it
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
Love rainy mornings that clear up before lunch. Something very refreshing about it.
Just waiting for my neighbour to start watering his lawn now.......
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
My back yard is pretty close to the EPA declaring it a natural wetland. Couldnt even imagine watering it.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
That's because you have a life outside of your lawn :)
Baku@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I was about to go hang up a load of washing...alas it was not meant to be
Baku@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
I tried to put the harness on Ted.
I survived without being mauled but it was close. The harness is not on him.
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Oh poor Ted. And poor you.
Maybe leave it out for a few days so he can have a sniff and see that it doesn't attack him? Putting it on might be step two.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
He's just not tame enough. I can hardly pat him without being bit . At least he doesn't hiss at me anymore when I feed him.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
oh no. Melbcat is placid while I put hers on but she crouches or flops
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Put it on him for meals maybe?
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
He's a rescue and close to feral. Wouldn't work. I just wanted him to be able to go out for walks. 🤷♀️
Catfish@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Oof. Void will harness and lead. Fishycat will harness kinda but flips out if lead is added. Sorry, little one, no outsides for you.
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Gibson fucked me up when I tried the harness. She hardly ever hisses but yeah, lesson learned.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
weeee, 2 weeks of break finally.
Also finally figured out a few things with my car, Somehow I ended up with a leak thanks to a plastic bag being stuck in my back boot and water seeped in via that and made a giant pool where my spare type compartment was.
Discovered it while I was at work and furiously got some containers to scoop as much of the water out.
When I got home I paper toweled and dried everything as much as possible and lifted the compartment panel which will hopefully air dry what little is left but finally now I can rest easy know where that mysterious slushing sound of water was coming from whenever I stopped at a set of traffic lights.
Ok, I'm tired now and need food!
Baku@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Wait what? TIL
I thought they were a package deal
Baku@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
So you killed some poor bastard's dream?
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
StudChud@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Drop bears are real; they look like koalas but will fuck you up bad. You did good warning him
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I guess the quokka could be one.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I like this little cute guy:
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/feb/16/australias-marsupial-lions-dropped-from-trees-to-attack-prey-study-finds
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
omg
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I used to think drop bears were joke. I know better now. Those cunts are serious business.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
That's the risk you take when cuddling a cute little furry koala.
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Catfish@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
Don’t you want me Baby, don’t you you want me woooaasooo
Taleya@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
runs away cackling
Catfish@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
C-c-c-c-ocktailbar that was fun, but I think will stay on watched once
Taleya@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
You think that, but the chorus earworms you like fuck.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
I have a radio station in my head. Ear worms can be literally painful. Eurythmics mostly at the moment, ok, I like them. The 3 weeks of Susan ad (clothing shop) was excruciating
Baku@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
Cows With Guns 🔫 🐄
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
🎶we will fight for ... bovine freedom ..🎶
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
this refrain was of course the best bit 🎺🎶
Reminded me, yesterday I walked past a mariachi singing at the local taqueria on Sydney rd . All I could think of was Tuyo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJm7H9IP5SU
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Detachable Penis era music.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I saw them in concert by accident.
Ended up eating hot dogs from a street vendor with them after the show and talking about career choices and how I should continue with my education.
Top 10 experience in my life
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I'm told it's coming up soon! 😂
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Mindless Drug Hoover - The Reefer Song
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Ooo. Haven't heard this in ages. I'll surprise queue it. Thanks.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Cheers everyone 🍺
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
I now work 8-4. This is acceptable. Cheers 🍻
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
You little rippa 🍺
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Sick today. Can barely get out of bed.
I won't be working out when I'm still recovering from DOMS in the future.
Baku@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Like old school Prisoner? Vinegar Tits and The Freak?
Baku@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Nah. It's a must see Aussie viewing.
Spoiler Alert: Have you see the bit when Queen Bea sizzles the baby killer Lyn Warner's hands in the ironing press?
Baku@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Righto
He used to give me roses......I wish he could again......but that was on the outside and things were different then....
Baku@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Hey you know what you have to watch next? All the old Countdown shows. I reckon you'd love that! Every aussie and international act was on Countdown back in the day.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
I didn’t bring the laundry in.
Salvo@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Nice and sunny this morning. It’ll be dry in no time.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Ha ha wot?! Nah drenched here and staying that way.
Baku@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
You Are A Cunt
Feel free to nominate someone like Peter Dutton
Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I like the name of this song, want to direct some of these words to someone right now.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Sing it loud. Sing it proud my friend.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Peter Dutton, it's just constant daily cuntery with him. Every word out of his mouth is offensive.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I couldn't think of anyone more cuntier.
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Footy tickets for Anzac Day achieved
StudChud@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Mmmm my house smells like vinegar and now I want fish and chips 🤤
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
What's the best fish and chips in your area?
Catfish@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Can’t give glowing reports on either of the 2. Charles ST would be thecpoorer.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Flakes on Sydney Road or Docks Fish and Chips. Last time I went to Docks and was not disappointed at all! I usually go to Flakes, though.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
thanks, there isn't a chippy here in carlton anymore so I'm always looking for new places :)
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
There's one on Lygon, isn't there?
Could also venture up into North Melbourne to Errol St for mine
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
So I went to kmart to buy a dog harness and lead for ted cat because the cat ones are too small. This way I hope to let him have some outside time without running away.
I haven't attempted to put it on him yet. 😬 Photos coming soon.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
PSA: this is not medicare, if you get this message just ignore and delete. I get quite a few spam/scam texts, but I figured I'd put this here because this one is impersonating medicare.
Remember, they wouldn't send you a link to click, and always read the URL. It's always going to be something that's dodgy.
::: spoiler screenshot of text
:::
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Got this exact one a few days ago. And a call from Thailand. And of course, my tolls are once again unpaid. I really feel sorry for older people. The scam situation is out of control.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Lol! My partner got the toll one last night - we don't own a car nor drive 😂
I also feel bad for the oldies, it's fucked how many of these texts are sent
Nath@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
The toll ones are especially funny in Perth - there are no toll roads in WA. 😃
Electronic_Owl@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
The toll one is odd, I never got that particular one until I made a rare and very short trip (like one junction) on Eastlink a couple of weeks ago. I've had five scam texts since then. If you go on the Eastlink website there's a big red 'priority alert' warning at the top of the page, so they're obviously aware of it, but it seems to me that their system is compromised somehow.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I get those too
Does medicare even send messages sat 2am?
Catfish@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Highly doubtful. I did get a COViD confirmation at a similar stupid time, but that was full lockdown etc.
Baku@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
StudChud@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Whoa Baku! You're a good egg! I had no idea about any of this, thank you!
Is that the same Tencent that owns all those gaming publishers/devs/IPs‽
Baku@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I got a scam toll text that actually got past the spam filter recently. I checked my account through the proper means and found out Linkt had been charging me a manual lookup fee because my e-tag hasn't been working. This has been going on for years.
And you wonder why they choose toll payments as their scam
Baku@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
I am so ready for work to be over. Today has been a day of no wins. Bring on the weekend!
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
This is the earliest night I've had in a few weeks. Enjoy your evening everyone ❤️
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
took 4.5 hrs back from the bellarine.
Everything went wrong.. time for wine.
The funniest was at the 48 stop outside southern x and the arrival kept ticking from 3mins, to 2, back to 3, then 1 for a solid 15 mins. Then it arrives with no one on it. Sort of like the movie ghost ship.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Kew, so close yet so far away. Honestly it boggles the mind how long the tram takes. A good chunk of time is just spent going down Collins St and creakily turning into Vic Pde. Not having a train is a bit of a far Kew to residents.
Baku@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
StudChud@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
That's not a knife! This is a knife!
Or
Coffee? Beer. Coffee? Beer.
C-O-F-F-
B-E-E-
Baku@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
StudChud@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Hah yeah the last one is the Simpsons episode in Aus haha.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Australia
Celebrating 30 years of electricity
So many little jokes in that episode
Love it how Aussies have embraced it.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
HEY! PRIMMEE MEENISTAH!
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Oy.....Aaandy
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
I've been road testing Aldi's organic black tea because Choice declared it the best tea and I don't know how it came to that conclusion. I'm not good at describing liquids but I'll give it a go anyway.
There's a distinct taste of floral. It wasn't overly strong. Definite dry aftertaste on the palate. To me it lacked a base taste. Like if tea was 3D then this would be 2D. It tasted flat.
It would be good as a Billy tea because it had a bushy earthy taste. Bushells, Tetley, Twinings all taste better imo. Anyway it wasn't bad, I'll keep drinking it but I wouldn't buy it again. 3.5 / 5 yum yums.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I've been finding that quite a bit with Aldi teas (Diplomat brand). It's got front flavour notes, but no depth.
Problem can be solved by using two bags, but then you're paying the same as a major brand.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
It's good to know it's not just me.
I bought some more coffee from there. I remembered you said to pick one from South America. Choice of Peru and Honduras. I picked Peru.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Good choice. Peru, Honduras and Ecuador are all good. Brazil and Colombia are good, but not as good as the others.
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
McIvers is the go if you can find it. Tramtracker or Rosie Crow blends
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Kind of actually very grateful now that I didn't start my new job today. I have ended up with a mountain of admin! Got accepted to my course but there was a whole bunch of calling and form-filling that followed due to unique circumstances. That took a few hours. And I got my latest power bills which FINALLY prodded me to do the annual switch (several months overdue - could've been saving $50 a month! - but better late than never). Plus I'm waiting on the pre purchase inspection results for the car, any minute now I should be getting a phone call and email to go through the options, then I need to enter negotiations (urgh).
A friend wants me to go help them with some measurements and shit around 4:30pm today, that'll get me out of the house which is great.
Meanwhile, the shit is starting to go down again in the Middle East. Maybe this is a bad time to be buying an ICE car, but at least this one has relatively low fuel consumption...
StudChud@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Decided to play Fallout 4 again, and made the female player character as Marilyn Monroe as I could. The husband I made James Dean but he died early (too soon?) so no harm lol.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Elder minipeeler loves the whole Fallout 4 thing. Being an idle observer of his gaming, I find fallout 4 and RDR2 to be the most entertaining games he plays.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I really love Fallout 4, but I definitely reccomend Fallout: New Vegas. It can be hard going to an older graphic style, and I don't think there is an option to sprint, but if Master Elder Minipeeler likes F4, then I reckon they will love NV. The world building is incredible, the quests, the companions, the everything is just a real big 9/10. If it goes on sale I 100% reccomend picking it up.
There are some heavy themes, however, as one of the factions (Caesers Legion) is heavily misogynistic. But you don't have to side with them, and you can definitely murder them all lol. Wishing them safe travels and high adventure in The Commonwealth (and the Mojave, if you get NV :D)
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I'm playing The Outer Worlds, by the same people as New Vegas and it is really, really good.
Some of the best dialogue and story I've ever seen in a game.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
The Outer Worlds is actually amazing!! I really love that game too! Obsidian just know what makes a good RPG, in my opinion. Will play after this!!
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Timely and interesting. The leading photo is a banger. Fear/Anger for Profit
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
It's been happening for at least ten years. "On both sides."
Intolerance is the message. They say, "Don't talk with people who have different ideas, all opposing beliefs are evil and the others must be rejected, even family."
Discussion and conciliation are never even discussed as options.
The way you can tell it's a troll of an adversary, such as Russia or Iran, is that solutions are never offered or asked for.
Unfortunately many well meaning people just repeat these methods with thinking.
What to do. Be vigilant in asking questions and asking for solutions. Be careful of when others use emotionally charged political words. Be morally and legally consistent. A crime is a crime no matter who does it. A good action is good no matter who does it.
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
I have declared pizza night.
bull@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
😂 hello pizza monkey
Catfish@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
I hope there is pineapple
Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I bought some frozen pizzas today from Aldi for later in the week maybe, so tempted but must prioritise other food first.
Got 2 Meat Lovers and 1 Hawaiian.
What sort of pizza are you having?
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
One 'Old Mate' - mushrooms, Gorgonzola, pesto, basil and similar deliciousness. And a margherita.
Baku@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Very enjoying Baby Reindeer on Netflix. It is quite strange, and very good imo. TL:dr: Failing comedian leads on a stalker, even after knowing she's a stalker. Shit gets weird. Themes are quite dark, and include rape and sexual assault. Only 4 EPs in but would recommend
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Gaah, meta have added AI into WhatsApp.... When did that happen?
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Ugh. We started using it for work during the lockdowns, but now it's only used for odd rare work messaging. Might see if I can get the boss to knock it on the head.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Peeved is the mildest word I can use.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I am currently fuming about this too. I don't even have auto update enabled on my apps so how did it happen? Turns out WhatsApp apparently can roll out server-side updates at any time??? And there's no way to opt out of this stupid update either.
I can't not use it either as it's the only way I can stay in touch with most of my relatives, I can't get them to switch to Telegram or Signal...
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Same boat.
Edit.. Apparently there's a toggle switch coming in a future update
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
The irritating thing is that apparently the toggle switch was already there all this while. I really hope there's enough backlash to force meta to reintroduce it because this is total bs. The server side updates are really not cool either :/
Pilk@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Can anyone explain what the issue is, it's just an optional button no?
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Well, for me I don't trust meta. And yes I know WhatsApp is meta, but I'm sort of locked into it on account of almost everyone I am in contact with using it. Just don't like the idea of meta based AI possibly using my messages for learning.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
ffs need to get my mates off whatsapp. its the last meta app I cant ditch.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Heading back from the bellarine today.
Heart always sinks when you open vline and next to the geelong line is the CURSE of the little yellow spanner.
My bad for not checking earlier.
But jeez wading through 39(!) pages of bus replacement timetable would be tricky if one's not used to it.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Light load on for work today so if the weather holds out I'll find something to do with the boys this afternoon
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Just listening to some soundtrack playlists and Shape of Water came up.
Just realised Shape of Water is The Little Mermaid but in reverse. Eliza is as happy as she can possibly be where she is in the dry world, it's her nature to be happy, but it's not where she belongs.
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Breakfast 🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍈🫐🍓🍇🍉🍌🍒🍑🥭🍍🥥🥦🥑🫛🍆🍅🥝🥬🥒🌽🥕🥐🍠🫚🥔🧅🥯🍞🥖🥨🧀🧇🥞🧈🍳🥚🥓🥩🍗🍖🫓🍕🍟🍔🌭🥙🧆🌮🌯🥗🍲🍜🍝🥘🍛🍣🍱🥟🦪🍥🍘🍚🍙🐠🍤🪼🦀🐙 🍗🥮🍢🍡🍧🍰🧁🥧🍦🍨🎂🍮🍭🍬🍫🥜🌰🍪🍿🍯🥛☕️🍵🍺🍶🥤🧋🧃🥂🍷🥃🍸🍹🧉🔋
Catfish@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
All the fried things please, and a cucumber
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
🥓🥩🧆🥙🌮🥟🍘🥠🍿🍟🥒
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I want a water melon in my water and an apple in my apple juice
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
🍉
🧊
🍎
🧃
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Meh
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Try the second chicken drumstick, the first one looks iffy
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
You're right. It's not even chicken. It's cake, again!
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
🍗🍗
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I re-downloaded Path Of Exile but maybe that was a bad idea... the last time I played some of the weird visual stuff gave me nausea and headaches. Perhaps it wouldn't be smart to try again :/
Also I saw a pack of 3 styluses on the Big W site which is quite cheap, cheaper than one of the kind I currently have, and they look more than adequate for spares. Even have a finer pen tip. But I'd be buying through Big W Market which puts me off. I assume it's a third party
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Quiz!
bull@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
4/10 which is probably not bad for someone who doesn't watch/read the news and doesn't have kids (I don't watch Bluey)
mysticgreg@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
9/10, I appear to have paid way too much attention this week :(
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
8/10, best I've done in a while
StudChud@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
6/10 - not great, not terrible
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
3.5! I'll take it!
Nath@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I was doing so well! 9/9 then guessed the last one wrong.
I didn't know the graffiti story, but I knew where the photo was taken.
Baku@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Watching last week's SNL and the Beavis and Butthead skit is far better than the clips I've seen.
Google it and watch it please.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Since I picked the kumquats s'pose I better prepare the marmalade mix
and I'll make a big apple crumble too :)
StudChud@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I always read 'kumquats' as 'kum-squats'
If you make that apple crumble I'd love to see!!
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
StudChud@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Same 👀
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
ok, I'll prepare stuff for it tonight and will finish tomorrow :)
it will be apple and raspberry
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Is there a particular name for a sushi roll that's cone shaped? Not a cylinder - rolled into a cone around a generous dose of filling with one very narrow end and one wide one. Seriously so much easier to eat as the filling/rice doesn't fall out the end for the last couple of bites.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Yes, it's temaki, which means "hand roll". Sounds confusing at first, but your usual cylindrical sushi (maki sushi) is not meant to be served or sold as a hand roll like they are here, it's meant to be served sliced. So the only real "hand roll" sushi is the cone type. But it doesn't pack very well so I guess that's why it's not commonly sold here.
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Thanks! The one surviving sushi joint in Bridge Road Richmond has these - top and tailed two to a pack. Haven't been in there for a while, so I was happy to see these and a very nice selection of very pretty bento boxes. Real works of art. Wabi Sushi near corner of Church St if anyone else is interested.
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Oh yes! Ate there a few months back when the weather was still hot. It was nice.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I'm going to have to check this place out soon! On the hunt for some authentic sushi since Popula in Ivanhoe is no more.
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Temaki?
Taleya@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Temaki sushi