With the help of a friend who re-did my resume, and their insistence. I've applied for my dream job whose applications closed today. I wouldn't have done it without their help. Thank you friend.
You can do it! Remember, worst case scenario is you get some application/interview practise. Well done on getting the job-search ball rolling, and I’m sending all the good vibes for you!
I'm not quite as morose after a good night's sleep and a good breakfast. My ears are still not popped though. Tried the Valsalva manoeuvre, swallowing water, sucking on a lolly and using steam but no dice...
E: the cat has trapped me so I guess I'll just be stuck here for a while.
I have decided that what I really want to eat right now is a parmigana lasagne. Layers of chicken schnitzel, with tomato sauce, ham and cheese between them, topped with bechemal sauce, sprinkled with cheese and baked until golden. Obviously to be served with lots of perfectly hot and crispy chips.
Had a first date with a really lovely girl this weekend.
We both had fun and she made sure to tell me so and spoke about catching up again in the future a few times.
I waited a day to ask if she wanted to hang out next weekend and she says that she’s super busy that weekend, sorry. No suggestion of when she might be free or anything.
Am I reading too much into it thinking maybe she’s not interested? I just took what she said at face value and went with it but part of me wonders if she’s just not interested but wants to be polite.
Any suggestions? I don’t want to come across as needy or anything like that.
You’d think if she was interested she would suggest another time.
Bit weird because we’ve been talking a bunch both before and after but I haven’t really said much other than suggesting we play a game we both like and she kinda brushed that off too saying she was hungover.
Lots of exclamation points in her texts and excitement, just how she was on our first date.
Today she’s been a bit low on communicating but yesterday (day after our date) she was pretty talkative. I’m willing to put it down to being her being hungover today as I’m trying to trust people again!
Yesterday immediately after the date (midnight or so) she was the one to initiate conversation and thank me for having her around and say that she had lots of fun, etc. I suggested that we play a game together at some point and she sounded really keen, lots of exclamation points and was pretty emphatic about it.
I should say this is the second time I’ve met her (first was through a meet up group) and so we’ve been talking for a few weeks now and she’s kept a pretty high interest level from my point of view at least until today when I asked her out again.
I was supposed to take her out for dinner for the date but she suggested that she just came around instead which worked for me. At the very least I know she’s comfortable around me but yeah just a bit unsure how to handle it.
I think you might be reading too much into it. From what you've said, she definitely is keen on you. I understand you're anxious (I'm a super anxious person as well) but give it some time, just keep talking to her without pushing to meet and maybe she'll bring it up! She probably had a bad day or is hungover or whatever, there's probably 100s of reasons why she wasn't as talkative. Give it some time, hopefully it works out for you mate! Keen to hear updates!!
I guess we just keep talking organically and if a second date happens it happens.
Alternatively I could be more direct with her say tomorrow when she’s not hungover and see what she says.
I do like the idea of being direct about it all. We’re grown ups after all.
EDIT: As fullkit and yourself have suggested I’ll just let things roll and not read into it at all for now. See where the conversation moves to next and see if she suggests anything!
i'm really ancient and it's been my experience that good relationships, good matches and love are rare. Too many settle for OK or loneliness. Don't. If you find someone who is worth it fight for it. hugs and good luck 😘😘😘
weight loss is slowly but surely happening, further, if I stop all consumption of bad sugars like sorbitol I'll probably deflate like a balloon 💨 😂 which means my jeans will fit better 👍
Yay go for it! Watch out for other hidden sugars in foods too, like tomato sauce, yoghurt, pasta sauces, salad dressing and bread. Things I like, dammit!
One lorikeet in the tree was chasing another lorikeet and making dancing wing flaps and trying to hop on the other lorikeets back. Spring is in the air.
Toxicity usually occurs from use in herbal remedies. Symptoms can be delayed days to weeks after ingestion and may include acute liver disease and gastroenteritis; enlarged liver and spleen, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea
It did work to some degree but I still had to scrub bits off with a plastic spoon. I did actually take it outside to soak.
The second one I have is soaking in hot water with a cup of washing powder which is what I normally do but I'm leaving it overnight which I have never done. As ugly as it might look I'll be foiling them.
"Hot" I say, convictionless, to my reflection
That I'm winning the battle against self-rejection.
This body's not mine, it's just plain and average.
I'm just a mind, soaked in alcoholic beverage.
From between my seams, loose threads, and stuffing
Spills free my dreams, force smiles, I'm only bluffing.
The Sunday Blues have got me down hard and fast,
Another coffee should help this anxiety last.
I have really awful mustard and tomato sauce it'll be sprinkled with dried shallots and maybe adorned with jarlsberg. Probably going to put some tomato in too (proper tomato) it's half used and staring at me.
e: really good hot dog. Little crunchy onion things are now a thing.
I'm cooking for 17 people in a weeks's time (!).. SIL's fam bam is coming over for bro's and wife's wedding I just heard this today. I don't have a commercial kitchen.
Rent a big fridge for a week. Hot pot is an option. Maybe two or three hotpots with different flavour profiles. Or a bbq (immersion in Aussie culture). Satay sticks or similar. Party pies and potat caks! Anything that can be prepped ahead of time.
Borrow a few slow cookers? Easy to do a 2.5 - 3 kg chunk of pork in each of them, do some amazing pulled pork creation at the other end of it. Don't need a special kitchen or any magic catering considerations.
You can likely do lamb/beef just as easily, but pork is my go-to for crowd cooking.
The cling film bit works on ovens too. Only thing I would say is that if the enamel of the stove is cracked or chipped, then ammonia will make a bad situation worse.
My stove top is glass with the enamel coated metal (that's what I think they are) drip trays. That kitchen would have reeked of ammonia. Very powerful shit.
I'm not going to pretend I cleaned out the whole kitchen every night in my bachelor days. But early in our relationship when divvying out basic chores I agreed the kitchen would be clean every morning.
There wasn’t enough room to space them out properly and I kept losing where I put individual seeds after patting them in so I gave up and kind of randomly sprinkled. I can thin them later. Though I hate doing it.
Right now I’m kind of just getting things done sloppily and rushed or they won’t be done at all
Ugh, I think I actually do have a cold, not just my ear refusing to pop. Maybe that's why the cat's been sitting on me literally almost all day.
Got around to watching Barbie. I laughed, I cried, I sat in thought. I don't care that it was anvilicious, it was a great bit of fun. The musical sequences were a lot better than I expected. But I really don't think Ryan Gosling looked the part, it was very distracting...
Don't know what I have, but I was on the mend then it came back with a vengeance. Looking like I'll miss more work over it. Sucks, I already have two teams of developers waiting for me to finish last week's backlog.
Mask making is moving forward slowly but surely. All components obtained, patterns made, pieces are being cut. To make 1 mask I cut 6 pieces of fabric!
I've been dashing around doing laundry, and tidying (not that the place looks that much better for it!) Then decided we needed to go shopping so the Minipeelers decided we were going to Broady. (They had Schnitz and other treats on their minds I think). I wanted to try the Choice rated Aldi laundry powder (it was actually very good, I did another load of washing when I came home) and dishwasher tablets (haven't tried them yet). We also did Schnitz, Kmart (Eldest needed shorts for school), Coles (Miniest likes a cheese that is only sold there, the Great Ocean Road Extra Tasty, and parbake mini croissants are also her lunchbox addiction), EB Games (Eldest wanted to give Skyrim a go). I've walked for hours, then got home and remembered I hadn't done my exercises today, so I did those. Miniest wanted to make guacamole (to go with the baguette she also wanted because she rarely meets a bread she doesn't like) so we did that. Now I'm resting before sorting dinner out. I tell ya, I don't feel like cooking that's for sure, but it'll be sausages so nice and simple.
I fry them in my cast iron pan because I like standing there and slowly turning them while my brain does something else. It's a bit like meditation for me in a way.
Wwdits before commencing landscaping. Cloak of duplication, top tier ep. Kayvan novak knocks it out of the park impersonating his costars and Nadja comes in at the end with a big steel chair to steal the show.
"Has living in America made you into a big wet pussy?"
If I ordered 6 Schnitz parmigana meals delivered to work, stacked them to create my parmigana lasagna dish and ate them at my desk do you think anyone would say anything? I would have enough chips I could share a couple of those with my co workers, that should settle down any complaints, right?
Let it set and make slices? But the plan is to create a ludicrously tall pile of cheese and sauce covered parmigana and gorge myself immediatedly on it in its entirety. I was willing to forgoe the cheese sauce topping to make said gorging faster, extra waiting seems counter productive.
Side question but is the Schnitz Parma alright? Minipeelers only eat the plain schnitzel and chips.. every single time we eat there (it's their fave place at the moment). I've been working my way through the salads and wraps but eyeing off the Parma. We were there again today 😂
For anyone with a music streaming service I guess, I would highly recommend an artist radio based on a woman called Honi Gordon. She has (had most likely) some amazing pipes, and the algorithm works afterwards for a very classy whimsy evening.
154 Comments
Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 15 pts · 2y
With the help of a friend who re-did my resume, and their insistence. I've applied for my dream job whose applications closed today. I wouldn't have done it without their help. Thank you friend.
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Best of luck! 🤞🏻🍀
Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Thank you. I'm scared
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
You can do it! Remember, worst case scenario is you get some application/interview practise. Well done on getting the job-search ball rolling, and I’m sending all the good vibes for you!
baconmash@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
hi scared, you are brave
Outlier1031@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Good Luck. Fingers and Toes crossed for you!
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
You got this! 💪🏻
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Good luck 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Good luck !!🍀
StudChud@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
You got this!! 💜💜💜 eeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I hope you get it then you can shower us with even more tinned fish!
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
You've got nothing to lose! Good luck🤞
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 2y
I'm not quite as morose after a good night's sleep and a good breakfast. My ears are still not popped though. Tried the Valsalva manoeuvre, swallowing water, sucking on a lolly and using steam but no dice...
E: the cat has trapped me so I guess I'll just be stuck here for a while.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 2y
I have decided that what I really want to eat right now is a parmigana lasagne. Layers of chicken schnitzel, with tomato sauce, ham and cheese between them, topped with bechemal sauce, sprinkled with cheese and baked until golden. Obviously to be served with lots of perfectly hot and crispy chips.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Erotic.
6368_39162@lemm.ee · 5 pts · 2y
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
hasteee@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 2y
Had a first date with a really lovely girl this weekend.
We both had fun and she made sure to tell me so and spoke about catching up again in the future a few times.
I waited a day to ask if she wanted to hang out next weekend and she says that she’s super busy that weekend, sorry. No suggestion of when she might be free or anything.
Am I reading too much into it thinking maybe she’s not interested? I just took what she said at face value and went with it but part of me wonders if she’s just not interested but wants to be polite.
Any suggestions? I don’t want to come across as needy or anything like that.
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 2y
hasteee@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I thought it sounded like being brushed off too.
You’d think if she was interested she would suggest another time.
Bit weird because we’ve been talking a bunch both before and after but I haven’t really said much other than suggesting we play a game we both like and she kinda brushed that off too saying she was hungover.
Might just have to leave it.
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Have you been talking recently? How's she sounding via texts n such?
hasteee@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Lots of exclamation points in her texts and excitement, just how she was on our first date.
Today she’s been a bit low on communicating but yesterday (day after our date) she was pretty talkative. I’m willing to put it down to being her being hungover today as I’m trying to trust people again!
Yesterday immediately after the date (midnight or so) she was the one to initiate conversation and thank me for having her around and say that she had lots of fun, etc. I suggested that we play a game together at some point and she sounded really keen, lots of exclamation points and was pretty emphatic about it.
I should say this is the second time I’ve met her (first was through a meet up group) and so we’ve been talking for a few weeks now and she’s kept a pretty high interest level from my point of view at least until today when I asked her out again.
I was supposed to take her out for dinner for the date but she suggested that she just came around instead which worked for me. At the very least I know she’s comfortable around me but yeah just a bit unsure how to handle it.
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I think you might be reading too much into it. From what you've said, she definitely is keen on you. I understand you're anxious (I'm a super anxious person as well) but give it some time, just keep talking to her without pushing to meet and maybe she'll bring it up! She probably had a bad day or is hungover or whatever, there's probably 100s of reasons why she wasn't as talkative. Give it some time, hopefully it works out for you mate! Keen to hear updates!!
hasteee@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Thanks mate, from what you and Pilk have said better off just playing it cool and letting it flow.
I’m all for that, just wanted to make sure I wasn’t actually getting a solid no.
Yep, I’m a worrier. Guilty as charged.
I’ll post updates as they roll in.
Love you guys and thanks!
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Pilk@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Seems to me like you're giving up way too easily.
Don't do that before you decide to ask a much more direct question about your status together. There is literally nothing to lose.
"Hey, I'm not sure if you're still keen to hang out again. I'd like to, what are your thoughts?"
Edit: And just read your other comments. It's still way too early. You're overthinking it. Don't listen to the DT's resident pessimist.
hasteee@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
OK thanks Pilk, I’ll keep that in mind as well.
I guess we just keep talking organically and if a second date happens it happens.
Alternatively I could be more direct with her say tomorrow when she’s not hungover and see what she says.
I do like the idea of being direct about it all. We’re grown ups after all.
EDIT: As fullkit and yourself have suggested I’ll just let things roll and not read into it at all for now. See where the conversation moves to next and see if she suggests anything!
hasteee@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
So I asked what you suggested and she just wants to be friends. Time to move on. Thanks for your advice.
Pilk@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Well I am sorry to hear that. It's good to know for sure though. On to the next one :)
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
If you really like her make the effort and don't give up.
hasteee@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Aww seagoon that's sweet of you. I do. I'd describe her as a keeper for sure.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
i'm really ancient and it's been my experience that good relationships, good matches and love are rare. Too many settle for OK or loneliness. Don't. If you find someone who is worth it fight for it. hugs and good luck 😘😘😘
indisin@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
weight loss is slowly but surely happening, further, if I stop all consumption of bad sugars like sorbitol I'll probably deflate like a balloon 💨 😂 which means my jeans will fit better 👍
Baku@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Who knew that eating less means losing weight? 🤯
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Yay go for it! Watch out for other hidden sugars in foods too, like tomato sauce, yoghurt, pasta sauces, salad dressing and bread. Things I like, dammit!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I have hardly any of those foods premade or with sugar, for me sugar is biscuits and lollies.
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
One lorikeet in the tree was chasing another lorikeet and making dancing wing flaps and trying to hop on the other lorikeets back. Spring is in the air.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
💗
Baku@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
AldiSaturdaySpecials@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
bananafungus@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Neighbour is blasting emotional breakdown bangers while drilling something in his shed...
StudChud@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
He's just working through some stuff
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
No holes in that argument.
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Baku@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
hasteee@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Finally indeed!
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
Such a blanket statement.
I will close the door
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
poor puns are my xlr
(That one was a stretch)
DolphinLundgrin@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Dont worry, this storyline isn't cannon
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
So my 7 year old randomly said to me earlier it'd be much cooler if you did - cue stupid goggles from me that she didn't understand.
6368_39162@lemm.ee · 7 pts · 2y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
What happened to the good old teatowel whip?
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
What’s the criteria for winning nerf war.?
6368_39162@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Oh funny 😄 no, haven’t battled for dishes but I have been known to construct booby traps using nerf guns.
Open the door and POW! right in the FUPA..lol.
6368_39162@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y
Nath@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
It's my turn. It's always my turn.
6368_39162@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 2y
WeatherproofMonkey@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
The day has just started and the tram is already 20min late . How is this even possible ?! 🤯
Baku@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
That's Melbourne!
StudChud@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Post-dinner snack of cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and salt. Now my stomach is ACID AHHHHHHHHH
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I might be feeling the same way after eating pears and oranges for dessert.
Hope you don’t feel too bad after it all.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
the echiums have decided it's spring
Bee machine.
Don't be fooled by its beauty:
Toxicity usually occurs from use in herbal remedies. Symptoms can be delayed days to weeks after ingestion and may include acute liver disease and gastroenteritis; enlarged liver and spleen, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I wonder if the honey from that plant is safe?
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Yea I wonder.
Reminds me of 'mad honey'.
AldiSaturdaySpecials@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
pikachu js is so cool
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
So just to recap
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It did work to some degree but I still had to scrub bits off with a plastic spoon. I did actually take it outside to soak.
The second one I have is soaking in hot water with a cup of washing powder which is what I normally do but I'm leaving it overnight which I have never done. As ugly as it might look I'll be foiling them.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Hoi DT. We are in need of ideas for a fancy dress. The theme is wide ranging. Someone from 80s, 90s, 00s.
There are two teenage girls going who would like to be in theme together (as in a pair) e.g. Kurt Cobain/Courtney Love.
Edit: Dressing as male is not an issue, dressing as two female characters might be more comfortable.
Bear in mind they would need to be recognizable by kids the same age so nothing too esoteric
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Marty McFly & Doc Brown
Edit - 80s theme obviously
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Sid and Nancy
Liam and Noel Gallagher
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Kath and Kim
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Bill and Ted.
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I was thinking about this movie (Bogus Journey actually) earlier today. The payoff at the end is just so great...
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
scene for reference
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
love that movie 😊
Granny S. Preston makes me lol every time
Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Frodo and golem
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Madonna and Cyndi Lauper. John Travolta and Uma Thurman from Pulp fiction. Axl Rose and Slash.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
John and Uma another strong contender! Thank you!
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Gawd they were 3 fast moving decades.
Too many.
Can't
Eagle@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Buffy and Faith.
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Paris Hilton + Nicole Richie
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
The Paris and Nicole is really strong! Thank you!
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
No worries! I loved all the other suggestions, but was thinking, easy (to find an outfit/wigs etc.) and for girls and recognisable/relatable.
Hope it all works out well!
Pilk@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Britney and JT double denim
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Thank you Nice try but that was rejected already 👎
StudChud@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
"Hot" I say, convictionless, to my reflection
That I'm winning the battle against self-rejection.
This body's not mine, it's just plain and average.
I'm just a mind, soaked in alcoholic beverage.
From between my seams, loose threads, and stuffing
Spills free my dreams, force smiles, I'm only bluffing.
The Sunday Blues have got me down hard and fast,
Another coffee should help this anxiety last.
Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I really like this one
Taleya@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
https://youtu.be/EuRjmzz6qL0
bull@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
I have made a grievous error.
"regular or spicy, sir?"
Me, the idiot: "ooo spicy please!"
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I can’t view this mp4 lol. What is it?
bull@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Ah it's the animated version of this
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Oh snap! The shweddy balls chick lol. I don’t know why I can’t view mp4 files so thank you.
Baku@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Oh It’s a jerboa thing. ? Thank you.
Baku@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I visit r/hotpeppers (extremely US dominated) a fair bit just to see how and what the cool kids are growing.
I would not order spicy in the US.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
I haven't eaten all day who wants a hot dog.
I have really awful mustard and tomato sauce it'll be sprinkled with dried shallots and maybe adorned with jarlsberg. Probably going to put some tomato in too (proper tomato) it's half used and staring at me.
e: really good hot dog. Little crunchy onion things are now a thing.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
thanks for the offer but no, just some plain yoghurt for me and then it's off to bed
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Nigh nighs.
The hot dog offer will never expire :)
Baku@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Of course! There are 7 more hot dog experiences remaining.
Baku@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
indisin@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Can I request a hot dog with all the toppings and extra crunch onion things?
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I'm cooking for 17 people in a weeks's time (!).. SIL's fam bam is coming over for bro's and wife's wedding I just heard this today. I don't have a commercial kitchen.
fack
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Rent a big fridge for a week. Hot pot is an option. Maybe two or three hotpots with different flavour profiles. Or a bbq (immersion in Aussie culture). Satay sticks or similar. Party pies and potat caks! Anything that can be prepped ahead of time.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
ooh these ideas will consume me. potat caks though. That is an excellent idea.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
How many meals will there be and do you have to cook on your own?
suggestions
giant pot of soup. quiches and pies, salads, chocolate mousses, vanilla/strawberry mousses, cheese and fruit board
Nath@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Borrow a few slow cookers? Easy to do a 2.5 - 3 kg chunk of pork in each of them, do some amazing pulled pork creation at the other end of it. Don't need a special kitchen or any magic catering considerations.
You can likely do lamb/beef just as easily, but pork is my go-to for crowd cooking.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
BBQ
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Hey guys while perusing r/CleaningTips I came across this video.
https://youtu.be/gPSRdHkZC10?si=dUE_tySqIrhld0X-
I hope it helps.
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Please note the drip tray is mission brown
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It's in the shower with the exhaust on. I'm giving it 3 hours. Stay tuned.
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
The cling film bit works on ovens too. Only thing I would say is that if the enamel of the stove is cracked or chipped, then ammonia will make a bad situation worse.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
My stove top is glass with the enamel coated metal (that's what I think they are) drip trays. That kitchen would have reeked of ammonia. Very powerful shit.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Have to say with 1.4m views that's a lot of clean stove tops out there.
Nath@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Am I unusual by cleaning it every night?
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
hrmm..
I think a lot of us secretly regret not cleaning it every night :(
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
No need to show off now Nath. Hahaha.
Nath@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I'm not going to pretend I cleaned out the whole kitchen every night in my bachelor days. But early in our relationship when divvying out basic chores I agreed the kitchen would be clean every morning.
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
No. Wipe down after each use is basic imo. From a bacteria-eria-logical standpoint. Maybe a chemical clean once a week.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I've only ever used ammonia for smelly drains but I'm willing to give it a go.
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
It'll work. The combo of paper towel and cling film is really really effective.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
There wasn’t enough room to space them out properly and I kept losing where I put individual seeds after patting them in so I gave up and kind of randomly sprinkled. I can thin them later. Though I hate doing it.
Right now I’m kind of just getting things done sloppily and rushed or they won’t be done at all
Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Zucchini and mackerel sauteed in butter garlic and chilli, finished with fried eggs
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baconmash@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
beep
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
boop
baconmash@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
beep
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
💩
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Ugh, I think I actually do have a cold, not just my ear refusing to pop. Maybe that's why the cat's been sitting on me literally almost all day.
Got around to watching Barbie. I laughed, I cried, I sat in thought. I don't care that it was anvilicious, it was a great bit of fun. The musical sequences were a lot better than I expected. But I really don't think Ryan Gosling looked the part, it was very distracting...
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Look.
Ken didn't do a whole lot.. you know.. since the early 60's.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
He's had 40 careers, including space captain and spy!!
Nath@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Don't know what I have, but I was on the mend then it came back with a vengeance. Looking like I'll miss more work over it. Sucks, I already have two teams of developers waiting for me to finish last week's backlog.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Mask making is moving forward slowly but surely. All components obtained, patterns made, pieces are being cut. To make 1 mask I cut 6 pieces of fabric!
Baku@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I've been dashing around doing laundry, and tidying (not that the place looks that much better for it!) Then decided we needed to go shopping so the Minipeelers decided we were going to Broady. (They had Schnitz and other treats on their minds I think). I wanted to try the Choice rated Aldi laundry powder (it was actually very good, I did another load of washing when I came home) and dishwasher tablets (haven't tried them yet). We also did Schnitz, Kmart (Eldest needed shorts for school), Coles (Miniest likes a cheese that is only sold there, the Great Ocean Road Extra Tasty, and parbake mini croissants are also her lunchbox addiction), EB Games (Eldest wanted to give Skyrim a go). I've walked for hours, then got home and remembered I hadn't done my exercises today, so I did those. Miniest wanted to make guacamole (to go with the baguette she also wanted because she rarely meets a bread she doesn't like) so we did that. Now I'm resting before sorting dinner out. I tell ya, I don't feel like cooking that's for sure, but it'll be sausages so nice and simple.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Do you bake or fry your sausages? ( I bake because it is zero work )
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
I fry them in my cast iron pan because I like standing there and slowly turning them while my brain does something else. It's a bit like meditation for me in a way.
Taleya@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Wwdits before commencing landscaping. Cloak of duplication, top tier ep. Kayvan novak knocks it out of the park impersonating his costars and Nadja comes in at the end with a big steel chair to steal the show.
"Has living in America made you into a big wet pussy?"
Baku@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
StudChud@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
What We Do In The Shadows; tis a TV show :)
Baku@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Taleya@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Gonna dig me a hooooole
Gonna put a sleeper in iiiiiit
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
If I ordered 6 Schnitz parmigana meals delivered to work, stacked them to create my parmigana lasagna dish and ate them at my desk do you think anyone would say anything? I would have enough chips I could share a couple of those with my co workers, that should settle down any complaints, right?
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I would buy them and take them home. Then get a lasagna tray and make the lasagna. Let it set and then you can make slices of it!!
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Let it set and make slices? But the plan is to create a ludicrously tall pile of cheese and sauce covered parmigana and gorge myself immediatedly on it in its entirety. I was willing to forgoe the cheese sauce topping to make said gorging faster, extra waiting seems counter productive.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Side question but is the Schnitz Parma alright? Minipeelers only eat the plain schnitzel and chips.. every single time we eat there (it's their fave place at the moment). I've been working my way through the salads and wraps but eyeing off the Parma. We were there again today 😂
baconmash@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Breakfast 🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍈🫐🍓🍇🍉🍌🍒🍑🥭🍍🥥🥦🥑🫛🍆🍅🥝🥬🥒🌽🥕🥐🍠🫚🥔🧅🥯🍞🥖🥨🧀🧇🥞🧈🍳🥚🥓🥩🍗🍖🫓🍕🍟🍔🌭🥙🧆🌮🌯🥗🍲🍜🍝🥘🍛🍣🍱🥟🦪🍥🍘🍚🍙🐠🍤🪼🦀🐙🥠🥮🍢🍡🍧🍰🧁🥧🍦🍨🎂🍮🍭🍬🍫🥜🌰🍪🍿🍯🥛☕️🍵🍺🍶🥤🧋🧃🥂🍷🥃🍸🍹🧉🔋
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
One of everything except the hotdog please.
baconmash@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍈🫐🍓🍇🍉🍌🍒🍑🥭🍍🥥🥦🥑🫛🍆🍅🥝🥬🥒🌽🥕🥐🍠🫚🥔🧅🥯🍞🥖🥨🧀🧇🥞🧈🍳🥚🥓🥩🍗🍖🫓🍕🍟🍔🥙🧆🌮🌯🥗🍲🍜🍝🥘🍛🍣🍱🥟🦪🍥🍘🍚🍙🐠🍤🪼🦀🐙🥠🥮🍢🍡🍧🍰🧁🥧🍦🍨🎂🍮🍭🍬🍫🥜🌰🍪🍿🍯🥛☕️🍵🍺🍶🥤🧋🧃🥂🍷🥃🍸🍹🧉🔋
Force_majeure122@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I guess that means I'll get the hotdog 🤷♂️
baconmash@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
🌭
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
yummo!
baconmash@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
☕️
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Thank you B!
6368_39162@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y
baconmash@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
🍵
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I'm still hungry, can I grab another round?
baconmash@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
What would you like?
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
All the things please. Plus extra chips.
baconmash@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍈🫐🍓🍇🍉🍌🍒🍑🥭🍍🥥🥦🥑🫛🍆🍅🥝🥬🥒🌽🥕🥐🍠🫚🥔🧅🥯🍞🥖🥨🧀🧇🥞🧈🍳🥚🥓🥩🍗🍖🫓🍕🍟🍔🌭🥙🧆🌮🌯🥗🍲🍜🍝🥘🍛🍣🍱🥟🦪🍥🍘🍚🍙🐠🍤🪼🦀🐙🥠🥮🍢🍡🍧🍰🧁🥧🍦🍨🎂🍮🍭🍬🍫🥜🌰🍪🍿🍯🥛☕️🍵🍺🍶🥤🧋🧃🥂🍷🥃🍸🍹🧉🔋🍟🍟🍟🍟🍟🍟🍟🍟🍟
6368_39162@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 2y
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
I like the decor. Don’t usually venture out that way, but might be worth a sticky beak in the future.
6368_39162@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 2y
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I feel like taking a day off tomorrow.
I wonder if it’s easy enough to get a doctor’s certificate through Telehealth appointment just because I’m fatigued and need a day’s extra rest.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
It's so easy. "Mental Health day" is really all you need to tell the doc :)
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I’ve never tried that before.
I don’t go to the doctors much so I haven’t ever been just a day off.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Instant Scripts - $19 for a med cert, just list depression and anxiety, not enough sleep/insomnia, and general unwellness as the reason.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Thanks.
For now I’ll use one of my cert free days off since I have no money free at the moment.
I’ll keep that in mind for next time!
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Stat Dec.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Last time I got one of those i had to pay for one and fake a migraine.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
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calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
For anyone with a music streaming service I guess, I would highly recommend an artist radio based on a woman called Honi Gordon. She has (had most likely) some amazing pipes, and the algorithm works afterwards for a very classy whimsy evening.
Honi Gordon on YouTube Music
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Thanks. 😊 I listen to every single music recommendation on the DT, it seems it's the only way I can find new music.
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Right on. Hope you like it.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
!alternativenation@lemmy.world
Taleya@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Ok look, i grew up with a cat. We've had three for years. I'm well used to the sad inevitability of scootch trails.
It's when they start next to the human toilet i get nervous.
Cendana@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 2y
baconmash@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Mr.milothechonk on insta has to be the most entertaining cat account. So good!!
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y