Last night we went to Ravenna Gorge Christmas market, not too far from Freiburg. It. Was. AWESOME. It’s under a train viaduct thing that gets lit up in various colours. It was so atmospheric and fun, we really enjoyed it. Highly recommend if you’re in Germany at Christmas market time.
Germany at Christmas is magic. I spent an amazing Christmas in Nuremberg about 20 years ago. Snow, Christmas lights, Tannenbaum's, glühwine.... So so nice. Enjoy
Sitting here contemplating flipping a coin as to whether I'll go for an overnight road trip border adventure but realised I need to get out of this apartment so the answer is already Go.
I had never heard of this one. Seems like a good way to spend an afternoon. I won’t be able to attend unfortunately which is a shame, I’m looking for a smallish antler rack.
Didn’t take any pics. One place had a flying lizard specimen which was tempting. The oddest was probably the teapots with bits of ex-fox for handles and spouts. Interesting, but no thank you.
Spent the day in the sun, and despite taking precautions I've made myself sun sick... Smothering myself in aloe and climbing into bed with an ungodly amount of water.
Ted Cat has good days and bad days. He still bites sometimes. ( and not nips either 😬) but generally he's a lot calmer and I think a bit happy His fur is growing back nicely, into a cat mullet . I'll try to get some pics :)
Yeah, after repeated soaking and washing these blankets still smell. They really let that shit get baked in there. I may also be looking at a new pet pram.
Feeling understimulated but lazy and my hand hurts from scrolling. I don't want to practice real art stuff. I just want to shitpost and trace memes. Bored.
I bought a really nice mud cake to bring along to the neighborhood Christmas party tonight. I just stare at it occasionally and think about keeping it all to myself now.😭
I think I made a mistake with my pie. I had a tart dish where you can remove the bottom, but I thought it was too small so I went and bought a glass pie dish. I put the biscuit base direct on the glass and now I’m worried it’s going to be stuck. I should have put down baking paper first. Worst comes to worst, dessert will be a deconstructed pie.
Over the last couple of hours I've applied butter (salted cow butter) to my face and forearms as something of an experiment. I've got a couple of excma spots in of each of my elbows, which is rare for me. I'll update in near future!
or canola beacuse it's cheap or coconut oil which I used to use for massage at the request of a client with skin sensitivity (to Turnley's Massage Cream).
Oh hey bot good to see. I have a little hack for you. Next time you're at a Christmas party and everyone is enjoying karaoke using Spotify through the the telly (I don't know how it happens. I go out for a smoke and magic happens) and the lyrics aren't synced, open it on your phone and tap on the lyrics a couple of times and the music then syncs to the lyrics and you'll be an accidental hero like Steven Bradbury. You are welcome.
Sadly these days not very often if at all but if I did when I used to go out to the comedy festival I’d budget for dinner, transport and a drink or two.
Over 40: Meal transport and a few beers $80-$100. Heavy drinking or drugs will easily add hundreds. I can't remember the last time I went out or bought drugs. I think I bought some ket about four years ago. I don't know where to buy drugs from anymore.
If we’re doing a big dinner out, maybe once every 4-5 weeks on average, and probably around $30-50 each. If we go out for a casual dinner, it’s closer to $30-40 pp.
Just got asked by a random woman to help pay $25 at a nearby glasses store... she claims to have no cash, no card, and... no phone? Also asked for my phone number so she can pay me back $30. Also she talked slow.
Carried a handbag and a shopping bag containing a small amount of clothing.
98 Comments
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 17 pts · 2y
pizza worked.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Looks like something from a fancy restaurant, you missed your calling
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
yum, that looks incredible
what temp is your oven, it looks very hot
and the base looks delicious an fairly thin. How long does it take to cook?
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
This was @ 250c preheated for 30 mins to get it up there.
Wish I had a proper pizza oven :(
It was in there for about 12mins
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Out damn. That looks amazing!
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Uber me a couple slices thank you
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Fuck that looks good!
the_procrastinata@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
That looks so delicious!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 2y
I have the new Ted Cat photos. :) he has a slow eating bowl otherwise he inhales his food ::: spoiler spoiler
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here he is in his mullet glory , it's just growing back like that, a big dark stripe growing down his back 🤭 ::: spoiler spoiler
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melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Now I'm thinking of him and Bill Cat looking like the human Bill and Ted. Bill Cat with long shaggy metalhead hair and Ted Cat with a mullet
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I'm trying to get some pics of Bill and Ted together. They are excellent to each other now. 🤗😸😸
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
So fluffy!!!
the_procrastinata@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 2y
Last night we went to Ravenna Gorge Christmas market, not too far from Freiburg. It. Was. AWESOME. It’s under a train viaduct thing that gets lit up in various colours. It was so atmospheric and fun, we really enjoyed it. Highly recommend if you’re in Germany at Christmas market time.
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
the_procrastinata@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Yeah, it makes me sad that Australian decoration is so tacky and overdone.
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Totally. I'd love to see Xmas in Europe next year.
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Germany at Christmas is magic. I spent an amazing Christmas in Nuremberg about 20 years ago. Snow, Christmas lights, Tannenbaum's, glühwine.... So so nice. Enjoy
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
That is fucking gorgeous.
bull@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
Sitting here contemplating flipping a coin as to whether I'll go for an overnight road trip border adventure but realised I need to get out of this apartment so the answer is already Go.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Do it! Flip the coin and you’ll find out
bull@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
It's a little late for that, I just arrived after my 3.5 hour drive here. Out of curiosity I did flip the coin before I left and it said don't go.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Ah ok. Well if you flipped the coin and it said don’t go but you go anyway then you already made your join and the coin flip just confirms it.
Outlier1031@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
Carol and the end of the world on netflix is a such a sweet and life-affirming show. Highly recommend!
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
I'm in trouble for daring to use a laptop on my lap. Don't I know laps are for cats?
Cendana@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 2y
A cat is technically a laptop.
After all they sleep on top of your lap right?
Duenan@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Gah! Just found out something I purchased 3 days ago went on sale literally hours after I bought it.
Can’t do much since it’s a digital product but it has left me a bit sour.
On the bright side it was worth it for full price so it takes the edge off at least.
6368_39162@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Curiosity Expo! Will I come home with a taxidermied warthog or a steampunk muppet hat?
baconmash@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Yes
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I had never heard of this one. Seems like a good way to spend an afternoon. I won’t be able to attend unfortunately which is a shame, I’m looking for a smallish antler rack.
6368_39162@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
No actual antlers to be had. Plenty bad art with them…
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Let us know what your favourite curiosities are there if possible. Maybe a photo or two to share with the class?
6368_39162@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Didn’t take any pics. One place had a flying lizard specimen which was tempting. The oddest was probably the teapots with bits of ex-fox for handles and spouts. Interesting, but no thank you.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Never underestimate how a simple meal of toast and peanut butter.
Feels heavy in my tummy.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
🥂
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
☕️
bananafungus@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Spent the day in the sun, and despite taking precautions I've made myself sun sick... Smothering myself in aloe and climbing into bed with an ungodly amount of water.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Ted Cat has good days and bad days. He still bites sometimes. ( and not nips either 😬) but generally he's a lot calmer and I think a bit happy His fur is growing back nicely, into a cat mullet . I'll try to get some pics :)
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I need twenty pics ASAP. The presidents life depends on it
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Yeah, after repeated soaking and washing these blankets still smell. They really let that shit get baked in there. I may also be looking at a new pet pram.
Feeling understimulated but lazy and my hand hurts from scrolling. I don't want to practice real art stuff. I just want to shitpost and trace memes. Bored.
What are these Hot Take days?
Taleya@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Hot take Thursdays (i think?) are basically just rant time
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
neurospice@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 6 pts · 2y
Baku@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
I'm making mini cheesecakes because why not?
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I bought a really nice mud cake to bring along to the neighborhood Christmas party tonight. I just stare at it occasionally and think about keeping it all to myself now.😭
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
It'll go lovely with a bit of cream wouldn't it?
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Combine the cheesecake and mud cake for the ultimate taste sensation.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Ooooo. Mud cake, cheesecake, mud cake. Like a sandwich. Shut up.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Hope you enjoy!
Need some help deciding if I should eat noodles with gyoza or make a giant pot of beef bolognaise for pasta for the next good few days.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I'd say the bolognese because it's perfect weather for it. Noodles and gyozas are for times when you can't be stuffed.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Pasta it is then!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
👍
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Anyone else find Xmas stressful
Cendana@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y
And tiring as well. I've definitely lost sleep, yes.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
It’s a massive undertaking for me and would certainly like to wind down some aspects of it. Mainly the cooking parts .
Baku@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I splurged on Valhalla Old English Toffee ice cream from Leo's. Truly excellent decision, spectacular ice cream.
tone_212@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I think I made a mistake with my pie. I had a tart dish where you can remove the bottom, but I thought it was too small so I went and bought a glass pie dish. I put the biscuit base direct on the glass and now I’m worried it’s going to be stuck. I should have put down baking paper first. Worst comes to worst, dessert will be a deconstructed pie.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
it should be ok. Just be sure to use a very sharp knife when you cut it and use a spatula to get the bits out
Duenan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Warner out for a duck :/
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
🦆
Marnus copped a nasty one on the pinky.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Ya and is now out too :(
the_procrastinata@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Sounds about right. He’s either brilliant with 4s and 6s all over the place or out for >10.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Yeah. Sort of like an all or nothing player which can be frustrating because of the lack of consistency on average.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Over the last couple of hours I've applied butter (salted cow butter) to my face and forearms as something of an experiment. I've got a couple of excma spots in of each of my elbows, which is rare for me. I'll update in near future!
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Imma hunt you down and lick you butter boy
6368_39162@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Olive oil might have been a better choice. Doesn’t go rancid as easy.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Makes sense
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
or canola beacuse it's cheap or coconut oil which I used to use for massage at the request of a client with skin sensitivity (to Turnley's Massage Cream).
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Oh hey bot good to see. I have a little hack for you. Next time you're at a Christmas party and everyone is enjoying karaoke using Spotify through the the telly (I don't know how it happens. I go out for a smoke and magic happens) and the lyrics aren't synced, open it on your phone and tap on the lyrics a couple of times and the music then syncs to the lyrics and you'll be an accidental hero like Steven Bradbury. You are welcome.
Baku@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I've been on decaf for three weeks now and I gotta say my gut has never been better. Sads.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
It’s pretty common. Definitely can make me want to relieve myself way more often.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Hungry. Want foodz.
Edit: have now had foodz. Crisis averted.
baconmash@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Breakfast 🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍈🫐🍓🍇🍉🍌🍒🍑🥭🍍🥥🥦🥑🫛🍆🍅🥝🥬🥒🌽🥕🥐🍠🫚🥔🧅🥯🍞🥖🥨🧀🧇🥞🧈🍳🥚🥓🥩🍗🍖🫓🍕🍟🍔🌭🥙🧆🌮🌯🥗🍲🍜🍝🥘🍛🍣🍱🥟🦪🍥🍘🍚🍙🐠🍤🪼🦀🐙 🍗🥮🍢🍡🍧🍰🧁🥧🍦🍨🎂🍮🍭🍬🍫🥜🌰🍪🍿🍯🥛☕️🍵🍺🍶🥤🧋🧃🥂🍷🥃🍸🍹🧉🔋
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Have too many celebrations to attend this weekend. So could I please have 2 extra days and a potful of coffee please.
baconmash@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Apologies. Time is not available for purchase at this hour. We have substituted your order with coffee 🫖🫖🫖
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I keep being told that time is money. How then does this work? Thank you for the coffee.
baconmash@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
We don’t take money at this establishment.
6368_39162@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Kir Royale and an omelet please
baconmash@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
🍹🍄🧅🥚🥚🧈
6368_39162@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Merci
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Something with eggs today please.
baconmash@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
🍳🍳🥓🌭🍄🍅🥔🥞🍯☕️
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I'll take some sisig please, with a runny egg yolk on top
baconmash@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
🍳
🐷🐤🧅🌶️
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Quick question for the over 30's crowd:
How many times a month would you go for a big night out, and roughly how much do you spend?
Trying to sort my budget out. Fun Saturday night activity lol
I just realised I'm spending a shitload (upto 5x) the norm on nights out. Time to tighten the belt a bit.
bull@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
I'm 40 and I'd have to try to remember which year was the last time I went for a big night out
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I'm a year older and I'm going out every weekend trying to live out my wasted youth lol
indisin@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
That's the plan for 2024. Just gotta be reasonable with the amount of drinking. Don't want to get health issues.
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
0-1.... As little as possible. Shit's expensive these days hey
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Sadly these days not very often if at all but if I did when I used to go out to the comedy festival I’d budget for dinner, transport and a drink or two.
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Over 40: Meal transport and a few beers $80-$100. Heavy drinking or drugs will easily add hundreds. I can't remember the last time I went out or bought drugs. I think I bought some ket about four years ago. I don't know where to buy drugs from anymore.
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I only drink, but it adds up fast with transport included. Last time I spent about 350 and it was eye opening the next day lpl
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
I've worked in bars and pubs, drinking in them really doesn't appeal to me.
the_procrastinata@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
If we’re doing a big dinner out, maybe once every 4-5 weeks on average, and probably around $30-50 each. If we go out for a casual dinner, it’s closer to $30-40 pp.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Once per month. Maybe About $80
Cendana@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 2y
Just got asked by a random woman to help pay $25 at a nearby glasses store... she claims to have no cash, no card, and... no phone? Also asked for my phone number so she can pay me back $30. Also she talked slow.
Carried a handbag and a shopping bag containing a small amount of clothing.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
yeah, not that smart but smart enough to learn some simple scams
Cendana@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 2y
What do you mean by that 😅
fullkitwanker@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I think they meant that they're not that smart but smart enough to know that that's a simple scam?
Cendana@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 2y
Oh I see, I couldn't tell whether it's me or the girl not knowing the simple scam part lol.
She was probably by drugs though. My wife ended up buying for her a meal instead and declining the repayment.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
#Worldle #694 4/6 (100%) 🎉⭐⭐⭐🪙📐 https://worldle.teuteuf.fr
Marsupial@quokk.au · 1 pts · 2y