Daily Discussion Thread: Friday, 24 January, 2025

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243 Comments

Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 16 pts · 1y (6 replies)

Thx just_kitten for costing me 12.99. I'm now watching severance

imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y

ONE. OF. US.

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (2 replies)

From season 1? You lucky bastard

Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Yep lol

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

I wish I could enjoy that for the first time all over again - and not have to wait 3 be agonising years between seasons. Enjoy! I look forward to reading your thoughts tomorrow

LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
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Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Once I finish American Primeval again , until I really I know it and appreciate it well

severance is next on my queue

and then all the Twin Peaks because I had forgotten how amazing it is

Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 15 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Took apart and (almost, so far) rebuilt a fancy outdoor umbrella. Thing blew over last summer and broke a rib / pulley system.

Not doing that again that was fucked. Lotta swear words. I jump on the manufacturers website afterwards to find a part for it "We do not recommend attempting to repair this unless you are technically capable and have patience".

Shoulda read that part before trying.

But it's getting there!

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y

C'moooonnnnn

dumblederp@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y

Swearing is one of the tools available to get a job done.

PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 14 pts · 1y (1 reply)

My best friend that I haven't seen for 30ish years was going to come to Australia next month, but now isn't due to something of a family tragedy. Shit.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

so many hugs, I hope things improve for them soon

Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 14 pts · 1y

Tonight's wave.

Such an empty beach this summer I really don't know where everyone is. Suits me though but still, where'd everyone go?

Duenan@aussie.zone · 13 pts · 1y (7 replies)

๐Ÿ˜ก

That is all.

๐Ÿ˜ข

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (6 replies)

For what mate?

Duenan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Just stressed because of some family health issues and financial stuff linked to it.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Oh dear. Hugs ๐Ÿซ‚

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

hugs,

Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (2 replies)

I think it's about the rivers closing and not being able to have any herring anymore

mysticgreg@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

I think it's that they went to the supermarket but someone already bought the last of the cheese slices.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

Oh. I'll have to source my imitation crocs from somewhere else now.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 1y (3 replies)

a smol first harvest of chilies and some lettuce , can't wait to eat those chilies after they have ripened a bit more on the windowsill ๐Ÿ˜Š

indisin@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)
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Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Thank you. ๐Ÿ˜Š This year I'm only growing guaranteed crops and those I know I'll eat.

Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Sweet!

SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 1y (9 replies)

15 minutes into my workday and I was down the back of the work yard, doubled over and crying. Why am I doing this to myself? Why am I doing this to this business? Why is this business doing this to me?

Counting down the minutes until 5pm.

indisin@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y (3 replies)
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indisin@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (2 replies)
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SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

This is a very sweet offer, thank you! I'll pass your offer to someone who might need pizza a little more than me, I'm out for Indian with some friends tonight so hopefully that'll cheer me up!

indisin@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
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underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Maybe you could write off today and go home sick? Some couch time might help.

Take care of yourself.

SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

Thanks - definitely planning some good couch time this weekend!

Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y

Call in sick

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (1 reply)

so many hugs, you take care of yourself

Can you call a friend to come over? Cos you need hugs

SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Heading out to dinner with some friends tonight who have already been warned that I've had a rough day, so hopefully it'll be a nice evening out!

tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 1y

Slowly on the mend. Work from home and a 3 day weekend should see me feeling better

Catfish@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 1y (3 replies)

Would you like a cooler Monday? Consider asking a Minoan Snake Goddess. This one is about 50% liquid paper, but asking can't hurt.

dodgy religious statue

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y (2 replies)

I don't think there's any point in asking but I'd like to ask the a/c gods not to fuck up on Monday. Ta.

Catfish@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (1 reply)

This seems reasonable. I wish you no snakes in your ducts.

Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 1y (3 replies)

I feel significantly better today. Still need a holiday, but Iโ€™m not teetering on the edge of a breakdown today

Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

This is good to hear. I hope the weekend is a chance to refresh & reset.

underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

So glad to hear it. Book in that holiday ASAP.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Take it easy .

imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Bloody Hell, I love cold watermelon.

Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Suggest adding mint & feta

calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

At least 80% better than room temperature watermelon.

indisin@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y (5 replies)
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bacon@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

๐Ÿฆช

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (3 replies)

put movie on pause , put down beer, go to bed

indisin@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y (2 replies)
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bacon@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (1 reply)

๐Ÿฆช

indisin@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
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CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y (12 replies)

I went to Aldi with the kid other day and I compared the pair between her and her dad in the way they shop.

The man: He pushes the trolley so I can concentrate on my list. He is slow. He likes to look at everything. He says it's because he doesn't come that often. By the time I've reached the end he's still sniffing and fondling the fruit. I have to walk back to the trolley constantly. He doesn't forget anything. He browses quietly except for the odd "should we get this" or "didn't you say we needed this".

He scans. I pack. He loads everything in the car. Returns the trolley.

The kid: She pushes the trolley. She likes to look at everything. She's quick but likes to point everything out. "Can I have this" "put it in" "can I have this" "put it in" "can I have this" "whatever". Eventually she stops asking because I'm not even looking. I'm concentrating. I may have forgotten stuff. She costs me an extra $50.

She scans. I pack. I push the trolley to the car, load it and return the trolley.

Question: Which one would you prefer to shop with, the slow poke who does everything for you or the octopus who doesn't hold you up?

Ps. They shop together quite often. I can see why it takes them so long to get back from buying ice cream.

Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y

For me the quick octopus.

Can't stand spending any more time in there than needed.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (1 reply)

I love them both, just different.

When I shop in person and have the list I don't wander the aisles at all, just go straight to what I want then leave.

Tho I do love to browse somewhat at QVM. See new and unusual foods and check for quality and prices.

Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

I must introduce you to My People

Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (2 replies)

I think I'd prefer the slow poke, but I am conflicted. I did learn eventually to NEVER shop with my bloke. He was a menace in colesworth - filling up entire trolleys with stuff that caught his eye but nothing on the agreed upon list. He was also a 'specials' victim of the worst possible stripe. The incident of the 10 2 litre containers of vinegar still scars me to this day (But it was on special!).

We ended up with me doing the household staples and frozen stuff, and him doing the fresh food - separately. So I'd give him a vague list and tell him to come back with 5 kg (or whatever) of animal protein and 5 kg of fruit. He could choose what sort for each. We did have a productive veggie patch so we really only bought spuds & onions as staples. I think this satisfied his hunter/gatherer instincts better than an exact list. And enabled me to keep my temper better. And relieved the pressure on the pantry storage. And enabled me to keep better tabs on what was in the freezer and how much room was left for new stuff.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Hahaha. The vinegar ๐Ÿ˜‚. I can relate. I might say I've run out of paper towel and he'll come in with 5 packets because they were on special.

He also buys the fruit on his way home. I'll ask for a capsicum and he'll come in with a bag full because they were cheap and he doesn't want to look like a tight arse buying just one.

indisin@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
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dumblederp@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Quick, but alone preferably. At Aldi I hit up my list and rarely deviate.

SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y (1 reply)

I think Aldi is one place I do deviate more because Centre Asile of Dreams must be explored. And their frozen section tends to come up with something bizarre!

dumblederp@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

I will have a quick browse of the frozen section for some easy junk food. Tendies/Pies/Spanikopta/etc are all cheaper than take away and satisfy the same cravings.

anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Probably the quick octopus for the same reason as Bottom, but then Iโ€™d prefer not to have the extra expense (and inevitable junk food, if it was my kid). Itโ€™s a dilemma. Maybe send them both and you stay home and relax?

E: Although, itโ€™s Aldi and the checkouts get frantic so it would be nice to have help with all that, and not have to return the trolley ๐Ÿค”

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

I admit I like quick shop so much that I forget stuff sometimes which is just bad luck cos i ain't going back. They both pick up the slack when that happens.

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Slow poke, any day. I tend to do my shopping quickly and deliberately and am happy to be slowed down.

If I go shopping with someone else that goes quickly, we're bound to miss half the list.

Don't need to duplicate my own faults.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y (4 replies)

The man has taken upon himself to dedicated a song on my behalf

Salt n Pepper - Whatta Man

He still makes me laugh after 29 years together.

LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (1 reply)
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CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

Boy unicorns are around. With a little training they come good.

Eagle@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

Great song!

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Mr Seagoon approves

PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y (2 replies)

I messed up. It all started when I tried a different facial cleanser, which caused me to break out near one corner of my mouth. Then I woke up during the night and in my blurry brained state decided to dab some ti tree oil on it. I grabbed the 100% pure one by mistake and used it. It's kind of burned my face and I now have weeping irritated skin there. Looks a treat I can tell you!

Taleya@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (1 reply)

get on PT and start sniffing loudly and going "Fucken cunt. FUCKEN CUUUUNT" in the most obnoxious bogan accent imaginable.

PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

Lol just call me the weeping woman

TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y (18 replies)

Always thought it was a bit of a overplayed trope that little boys love machines, but man does tinyest LOVE a train or a digger. I keep going "Look! a train!" even when I am out by myself.

Thinking I might take him out to gipsland on a vline this weekend for a cafe or something.

Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y

I used to have a mobility scooter that looked a lot like a motorbike.

My absolute favourite thing about owning this scooter was the response of every little boy who saw me on it. Silent but profound joy

tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (1 reply)

They seriously do, my boys love watching videos of diggers, cars, and trains. I wish I could take them down Epping Road during the week so they could see all the roadwork going on. They always point to an excavator when they see one and say, 'Diggy!'

TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

haha mine still calls them "train". Everything is train. Buses, diggers, planes, trains, tran stations, train tracks. All "train".

Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

Bellarinerailway has a shitload of old different steam and diesel trains (I think about 20 now) including thomas!

https://bellarinerailway.com.au/day-out-with-thomas/

Can also check out boats at the harbour near the Queenscliff station.

PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Aww I miss that age.. my son was obsessed with trains, trucks and earthmoving equipment that digs.

Nath@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Mine is 13 and hasn't stopped. Trains occupy up about 50% of his mind. He wants to go back to Melbourne and ride on the trains.

At least it's an inexpensive obsession. Some parents have to buy AFL or Pokemon cards.

indisin@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (6 replies)
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TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (5 replies)

no whats meccano?

Catfish@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (3 replies)

Omg! It's like Lego but made of metal straps and bolts. Fucking fantastic

mechano train

indisin@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (1 reply)
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TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

Me too. I basically kidnapped my brothers' Meccano sets. Hours of good clean fun and many bandaids for the cuts you get from the razor sharp edges.

EDIT: its precise not sharp - still cuts though if you don't handle it carefully.

melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y

I remember Meccano

I think I had some weird plastic version though

indisin@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
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anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (1 reply)

We live near a railway crossing, and when my kid was little he loved waving at trains so theyโ€™d beep

cogdog@cosocial.ca · 6 pts · 1y

@anotherspringchicken @TinyBreak Heck, I am over 60 and I still love waving at a train to get a toot of its horn

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (2 replies)

My son absolutely adored this book when he was little.

We bought him a couple of plushies from it too.

Definitely do a V line trip. He'll have a blast. Or Puffin Billy (I think it still operates).

TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

We've got something similar! Mr Brick the builder or something like that. cant wait till he is old enough for puffing billy. Not sure whos gonna get more outta that, me or him!

Nath@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

Ha! I had this memorised at one point. It was one of the books I could recite if I were putting the kids to bed away from home.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y (2 replies)
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (1 reply)
  • Ani DiFranco - Untouchable Face
  • Alanis Morrisette - You Oughta Know
  • Bjรถrk - Bacherlorette
  • Devil Doll - Bourbon in Your Eyes
  • Fiona Apple - Extraordinary Machine/Criminal
  • Garbage - Vow/#1 Crush
  • George Maple w/ What So Not (Electronic/Future Bass) - Gemini
  • Halsey - Colors
  • Icona Pop - I Love It
  • Lana Del Ray - This Is What Makes Us Girls
  • Lisa Loeb - Stay
  • Mirah - The Garden
  • Portishead - Glory Box
  • Sade - No Ordinary Love
  • Skunkanasie - Weak
  • Stevie Nicks - Edge of Seventeen
  • Suzanne Vega - Tomโ€™s Diner
  • Tegan & Sara - Closer
  • Uffie - Pop the Glock

Edit: I may have cheated with bands?

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Great list ๐Ÿ‘

tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y (4 replies)

Dear god, I saw it's meant to be 39 on Monday. I hope the forecast mellows out by then

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y

God can't help you.

Taleya@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

that's why I took today off...I aint' doing shit on monday but battening down hatches and peering balefully out windows.

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

Better start praying to Ra and Helios. The sun is their jurisdiction.

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

Seriously reconsidering my ridiculous plan to do fieldwork that morning because of the free parking. might be better just paying for the parking out of my own wallet the next day than putting myself through that

anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y (3 replies)

Have been sleeping terribly lately so took 1/2 a sleeping pill last night. Got a decent amount of sleep but had a nightmare that included both work stress AND an alien invasion where they took over peopleโ€™s bodies. Thanks, brain

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Brains ... ๐ŸงŸโ€โ™€๏ธ

anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (1 reply)

The scary thing was, you couldnโ€™t tell who was taken over

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

maybe some kind of red hat would help to indicate the taken over aliens

Catfish@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y (5 replies)

Oops. Accidentally bought individually wrapped cheese slices. There is no excuse for this quantity of packaging. Meep ๐Ÿ˜พ

mysticgreg@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Mmmmmmmm... 64 slices of American cheese....

63

62

::: spoiler spoiler


:::

Catfish@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

Yeah, it's that plastic shit also. I dun fucked up.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y (2 replies)

years ago when I was staying with Miss Seagoon and she was working late shifts I lived on cheese slices, apples , walnuts and the occasional cooked dinner of frozen vegies, tinned tomatoes and chorizo.

loved them European cheese cheese slices, yum

TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Aldi has a good selection of these. I like the havarti and the maasdam, but my all time fave was the Lindenberg. Sadly not in stock atm.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y

where I was living all the cheeses were european cheeses ...lol

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

T minus two hours

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Big news - Djokovic has retired from the tournament ๐ŸŽพ ๐Ÿบ

Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Couldnโ€™t have happened a nicer person.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

Hey. TJ's comments hurt him ok.

I think he's out injured. Don't really know because we have the music on and don't really care.

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y (15 replies)

Continuing my journey to discover new music. Today happens to be The Carpenters.

Seems like I know many of these songs but sung by others.

Very apt for a Friday.

Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Such a sad story, The Carpenters.

Karen Carpenter was apparently a good drummer, too.

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

I just did read it. Absolutely heart breaking.

Nath@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

She weighed 35kg at the end. I honestly can't imagine an adult weighing less than a 10-year-old. ๐Ÿ˜ž

Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (4 replies)

If you like the Carpenters, maybe try The Captain & Tenille of Skyrockets In Flight fame.

Karen had a unique voice. Bearing in mind that all her recordings were pre-autotune, she always hit the exact middle of the note she was singing. No hovering up and down even when doing vibrato. Apparently this is a rare talent when it's natural.

DolphinLundgrin@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

Karen Carpenter is a fucking God!

bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (1 reply)

I have never thought about why her voice brings such comfort. Now I understand.

TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

She is beloved by anyone with perfect pitch. Even most opera singers can't hit a note the way she can. And it was all pre-auto tune which imo makes it all the more impressive.

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

I did notice the vocals were crisp as. Songs are cheesy, but super feel good vibes.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (3 replies)

My favourite. It's not theirs but I like it because it's different to what they normally do and she does a rippin' job.

Jambalaya

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (2 replies)

I have heard this before and never knew who sang it. It's great.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Hank Williams wrote and sung it. A lot of artists have covered it. All sung differently but I think Karen does it the best.

Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

Nah, Hank was the best. Karen's is good, but Hank's is better.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (2 replies)

I grew up with Carpenters, one of those bands that were daggy so no one admitted they loved them, but everyone did love them.

they have the sweetest love songs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaOyoVS-IAI ( that really is beautiful )

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

I'm at an age where I have no shame regarding music. Give me the cheesiest, daggiest shit and I'll embrace it.

Nath@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

As a kid who who was into computers in the 80's - a period where that was social suicide, my music tastes were the least of my problems! ๐Ÿ˜†
The 80's meant I was late to the party, but my music was mostly what my older siblings played and my sister loved The Carpenters.

Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y (4 replies)

Hi everybody

Taleya@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y

Hi doctor nick!

mysticgreg@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y

, and welcome to today's episode of...

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

G'day

bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

Hello Mother.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Ted Cat tells me it's breakfast time.

Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

mrrrrUHP!

imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y (1 reply)

::: spoiler severance not really spoiler "Fetid moppet" might just be by new favourite insult Along with "shambolic rube" from last week of course

I like to think that some writer just collected ideas for insults for the last three years and is now just letting loose. :::

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

Show is really busting out amazing phrases. The utterly creepy way in which that line was delivered, lighting and all, is living in my head rent-free

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y (7 replies)

Severance episode 2 release day ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐Ÿง‡ ๐Ÿฅš ๐Ÿ can't wait to see what this week brings. I've read the theories a thousand times now

SituationCake@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Same! The opening scene on S2 E01 was so good, I knew instantly that as much artistry had been put into season 2 as season 1. Love everything about this show. The story, the mystery, the filming, the aesthetic is ๐Ÿ’ฏ, actors are brilliant. And the social commentary, oof. Leaves you with plenty to think about.

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

From the sound of the reviews where people have been given advance screenings of the full season, it seems like they've been able to keep up the quality, which is amazing given the major delays including the writers strike and so many other things.

imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (4 replies)

Same-same! Some of the theories are wild. Really looking forward to finishing work, making something yum for dinner then curling up with a gin and watching it

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y (3 replies)

Someone dead-set suggested that

::: spoiler this doesn't even make sense as a spoiler Miss Huang is an innie who was Irving's daughter and he's refining her brain :::

which was probably one of the most unhinged ones out there lol. Definitely a symptom of brain going wild, unable to wait...

Just got back from all my errands and pretty ready to curl up and watch it now, but think I'll go do one more errand and watch it closer to nighttime.

imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y (2 replies)

::: spoiler actual possible spoiler but likely just unhinging

Did you read the one arguing that Rebeck is a goat? Because I laughed out loud then I read it and by the end I was like "YES GOAT!!!"

I can find the link if you want :::

I do really enjoy having these tiny points of conversation and connection around art that's not connected to all the ....waves hands..... the unhinged community theories are such a fun part of it all.

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

YES hahahaha that was definitely a "too many days have passed and people's brains are eating themselves" kind of thing - I genuinely couldn't stop laughing when that popped up. Just finished e2 btw and oh boy do I have more questions than answers now...

imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y

Also...s2e2... Good stuff

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y

Good night everyone, sweet dreams ๐Ÿ˜˜

Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y

Legit resident scatterbrain these last two days.

Exhibit A: Left the phone in the scooter parked on the street for a good 20.

Exhibit B: Left the keys in the ignition of then bigger bike and then went out for almost 2hrs.

Brain, TF is wrong with you.

Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y (1 reply)

It is time for rendang

TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

Dang me, dang me, they oughta take a rope and hang me.

Taleya@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y

wooooo slide supports cut down all fancy like (had to do some trimming around the doorframe) to fit in the upper reaches of the laundry cupboard, slide nicely past the doors, now to make up the frame and fit for the actual "drawer" part with poles, then we have a pull out clothesline for inclement weather!

of the things I miss about the old place: The trees, the quiet (were further away from south road) and having a deep carport that meant I could clothesline the washing no matter what the weather

Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Joining beer oclockers a couple hours behind. I guess I'm on Beerstern Standard Time or something. Oh well. ๐Ÿป๐Ÿป๐Ÿป

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

You're still quicker than WA. Cheers ๐Ÿบ

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y (43 replies)

Vanilla slice, lamington, pavlova, hedgehog slice, lemon slice, mint slice, jelly slice? Which Aussie treat would you pick?

PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y (5 replies)

Depends who's making it! The kitchen manager at work occasionally brings in a jelly slice and it's just magnificent. I don't know what she does but it's divine. No lamingtons have ever topped the size and freshness of the ones I used to get in primary school on their annual fundraising lamington drive. I adore hedgehog, but there are too many dry lacklustre examples out there, and I've been frequently disappointed. As for pav, a perfect pav is food of the gods but again, so many meh ones out there. And vanilla slice is frequently an abomination, but a really good one is just... Hey can you guys just hang on a sec? (Inches towards front door) I'll, um, I'll be back in a minute, I've just got to, um, put petrol in the car (dashes out door without car keys)

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (3 replies)

did you know timtams are a pale australian copy of the original French patisserie small biscuit cake

iow, they are all delicious if made well with good ingredients

but I think pavs are most likely to be delicious, pretty hard to ruin fresh cream and fruit

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Tim Tam's were based off the english Penguins.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

really? okay

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

Yeah and Tim Tam was named after a race horse.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

I don't know who's making them but i can assure you all desserts will be tested by me. And they're all๐Ÿ‘Œ

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

Vanilla slice if I had to pick. Prefer the European versions of it though.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (2 replies)

pavlova with cream and fruit

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Preferred fruit?

Pilk@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

All of them, but especially strawberry, blueberries, mango, passionfruit juice

Catfish@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Mint slice

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

Ok I'll have to add this now.

Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (7 replies)

Probably jelly slice but Iโ€™m not sure what it is as I havenโ€™t seen one.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (6 replies)

Ok. Let me explain. It has a biscuit base like a cheese cake. The middle is like a panna cotta (like a really really weak custard made with condensed milk) and jelly on top. When it's done really well, it beats all the rest because it's not sickly sweet.

Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (4 replies)

Oh then thatโ€™s probably not for me.

Lamington but has to have jam in it.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (3 replies)

If you're at a kid's party and a grandmother has made them, give them a go.

Lamingtons MUST have jam.

Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (2 replies)

The panna cotta doesnโ€™t really agree with me.

I donโ€™t like cheesecakes so lamington it is!

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

Fair enough

Catfish@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y

I also don't particularly like cheesecake. Bit then there is Roman cheesecake wich is more a whole baked ricotta as MF is fantastic, but a once a decade sort of thing

LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
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TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Jelly slice. Haven't seen one of those for aaaages. They're yum too.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Yes, yes, yes.

SituationCake@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Both vanilla slice and lamington. Why limit yourself to one. But lamington must have jam.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

Seriously considering making lamingtons this weekend.

Eagle@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Lemon slice, then jelly slice a close second and vanilla third.

calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

No lemon slice?

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

Shit. I'll add it to the list.

imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (3 replies)

If made by my ex-housmate's partner - hedgehog

In the wild (and this might be influenced by the fact I have not had a good one since having to be GF) vanilla slice

Edit: If I have to cook it: Pav. It's my superpower

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y (2 replies)

I've never made a pav because my mum makes good ones.

If you go to a Gotham Doughnuts they do an awesome V which is a donut cross Vanilla slice in GF. I'm not responsible if you choose other GF delicacies while there.

imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Oh awesome. I will add that to my list of places to suss out

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y

I've eaten them. You can't tell the difference. 5/5.

Pilk@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Pavlova in a heartbeat.

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Pavlova. With strawberry and blueberry and kiwifruit. Or passionfruit puree. I don't really like the others and detest lamingtons. No, I guess I'll never get my Australian citizenship...

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Oh hun. You have hurt me deep.

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

I have accepted my role as the village parish

TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (2 replies)

pav

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

What's your preferred topping?

TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

raspberry and strawberry, or passion fruit.

LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (2 replies)
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CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

You can but I was thinking more bakery goodies but this is a game of pretend so why not.

Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Vanilla slice 4 lyfe

Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Vanilla slice by a considerable margin

Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Hedgehawg

Taleya@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Graaaar

mysticgreg@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

-runs and hides-

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y (14 replies)

We're playing all women music tonight.

imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y

May I suggest some Sinead O'Conner? Love love love this https://open.spotify.com/track/2pXbqQOVaI70hfUtflWf7c?context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A0ITyzBRmAMnwt8FwtkSu0d

Or any of this album.

Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

Rave choon time.

Messy in heaven

Eagle@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (5 replies)

Girl power!

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (4 replies)

๐Ÿค˜

Eagle@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Bangles - in your room Janet Jackson - black cat Sam Brown - Stop Joss Stone - super dooper love Madonna - this used to be my playground Melissa Ethridge - your little secret Amiel - lovesong The Sundays - summertime I need to make a playlist.... brb

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Beautiful. We're doing up beat rn. Slower for wind down later on.

underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

I hope there's some Spice Girls in there

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Yes there is.

dumblederp@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Nancy Sinatra - Boots. Bangles - Manic Monday, Blondie - Heart of Glass, Nina Simone - Sinnerman.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

On it.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (1 reply)
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

Sunny Road is a great song! ๐Ÿ–ค

indisin@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
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Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y (1 reply)
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just_kitten@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

Personally I find melatonin is better for making yourself fall asleep earlier on time, rather than fall asleep when it's too late. So for example if you want to start falling asleep at 8pm and you don't feel remotely sleepy that's when you take the melatonin. Better for correcting sleep phases than actually helping you sleep like a sedative. Bad side effects are feeling like crap in the morning and weird dreams... btw I think your dream could be interpreted quite creatively as an allegory about trust and boundaries.

As someone who has been notoriously bad at waking up early and never been a morning person I will say that having a regular job that gets you out of the house will eventually help get you used to it. Money is a great motivator.

PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (3 replies)

Can I add Neneh Cherry and PJ Harvey to your list?

Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Yassss! How could I forget those two! ๐Ÿ–ค

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y (1 reply)

๐Ÿ˜Šโค๏ธ I love this one, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zB0UzHGo4s

imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

That's one of my favourite albums of all time too

Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (4 replies)

Beer o clock

useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 1y

Cheers ๐Ÿ˜€

Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

Cheers!

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Cheers ๐Ÿบ

anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Chin chin ๐Ÿป

TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y

Erk. Monday forecast has upped to 42 deg. Cool change in late evening.

bacon@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y

Going out for a walk soon and I canโ€™t be arsed to login so I am watching the wii version of Sinner Shelton game on Youtube

Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (2 replies)

LOL, this has triggered something. ๐Ÿ˜‚

  • Belly - Feed the Tree
  • Dead star - Deeper Water
  • The Sundays - Summertime
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Oh wow. So good

Eagle@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

Deeper Water and Summertime โค๏ธ

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (2 replies)

So Severance aside I started watching this TV show called The Pitt, which is kind of like prestige/HBO ER in the modern day, ...

::: spoiler no spoilers just comments ... Yes, some of the writing is a bit trite and the format is possibly better watched in one shot rather than weekly (each hour tracks an actual hour in the day of the ER. It's really easy to forget what's going on amidst all the medical lingo). But a lot of the interactions around the seemingly simpler cases are so fascinating. Really tight character work and great acting developing the ensemble cast while keeping some things a mystery to find out later.

And then there's the real heartbreaking tearjerkers - the sibling pair with the elderly dad is absolutely wrecking me, especially this last episode ๐Ÿ˜ญ I keep thinking what those conversations would be like when it's my mum's time to go and I am overcome with grief that it would be so much colder, and harder to forgive her for so much, and without the strong sibling bond... :::

I dunno if I can wait till the end of the season to watch all the rest at once even though that's how I'd prefer to enjoy it. I guess I'll think of it as my weekly Emotional Release Show.

Alright, time to have a break and then get into the mind bending world of Lumon

underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y (1 reply)

I loved ER and this is from the same team (and has Dr Carter!). I'm super keen to watch it but sticking to my "one streaming platform at a time" rule, maybe in a month or two.

just_kitten@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

My recommendation is wait until it's almost finished and then binge a couple episodes a day. Because of the real-time format it makes me really want to watch it all at one go.

(I'm only watching whatever I want on any platform because of this creaky ship with a bottle of rum...)

Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (1 reply)

I missed one:

Bat for Lashes - Daniel

So underrated.

Edit: Billie Holiday. And Janis Joplinโ€™s Summertime.

useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Thatโ€™s a good one. Reminds me of Autolux.

bacon@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (30 replies)

Beep Beep ๐Ÿšš
๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿ‰๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฅญ๐Ÿ๐Ÿฅฅ๐Ÿฅฆ๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿซ›๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ…๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅฌ๐Ÿฅ’๐ŸŒฝ๐Ÿฅ•๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿซš๐Ÿฅ”๐Ÿง…๐Ÿฅฏ๐Ÿž๐Ÿฅ–๐Ÿฅจ๐Ÿง€๐Ÿง‡๐Ÿฅž๐Ÿงˆ๐Ÿณ๐Ÿฅš๐Ÿฅ“๐Ÿฅฉ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ–๐Ÿซ“๐Ÿ•๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ”๐ŸŒญ๐Ÿฅ™๐Ÿง†๐ŸŒฎ๐ŸŒฏ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿœ๐Ÿ๐Ÿฅ˜๐Ÿ›๐Ÿฃ๐Ÿฑ๐ŸฅŸ๐Ÿฆช๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿš๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ ๐Ÿค๐Ÿชผ๐Ÿฆ€๐Ÿ™ ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿฅฎ๐Ÿข๐Ÿก๐Ÿง๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿง๐Ÿฅง๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿจ๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿฅœ๐ŸŒฐ๐Ÿช๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฅ›โ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿต๐Ÿบ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฅค๐Ÿง‹๐Ÿงƒ๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿท๐Ÿฅƒ๐Ÿธ๐Ÿน๐Ÿง‰๐Ÿ”‹

Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (21 replies)

Plate of oysters, some lemon wedges, salt & pepper and a glass of champers please Bacon.

And something to make a noise that annoys the oysters.

bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y (20 replies)

๐Ÿฆช๐Ÿฆช๐Ÿฆช๐Ÿฆช๐Ÿฆช๐Ÿฆช๐Ÿฆช๐Ÿฆช๐Ÿฆช๐Ÿฆช
๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿฅ‚

๐ŸŽฐ

Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Thanks!

indisin@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (18 replies)
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bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (17 replies)

These arenโ€™t yours.

indisin@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y (16 replies)
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bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y (15 replies)

We alone control who gets oysters.

indisin@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
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Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (3 replies)

Pineapple junket please

bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (2 replies)

๐Ÿ๐Ÿฅ›

Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Nom, thanks

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

nom eh

Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Fishermanโ€™s basket please, with all the bounty of the sea

bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

๐Ÿงบ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿฆ€๐Ÿ™๐Ÿณ๐Ÿงœโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿก๐Ÿฆ‘๐Ÿชผโ›ต๏ธ๐Ÿš

Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Could I please have a lighthouse and a giraffe?

bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

๐ŸŒ‹๐Ÿฆ’

Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

Tokyo Vice

::: spoiler Tap for spoiler S2 is insane. Even if this series has taken liberties, how is an immature American reporter banging a Yakuza mistress like theyโ€™re both teenagers? :::