I am so glad I gave myself a pep talk and booked a solo restaurant lunch today. Was going to do a solo picnic but that would not have worked. Was so anxious about being the weirdo on their own but no-one cares and I have a lovely little treat. And it's walking distance so no wet roads to deal with.
It's pizza and tv and web surfing for me 😸 No being baited by haters, no name calling at me under people's breath. Would have been nice to see the kids tho and the young generation.
also, the Phantom Furry Toe Tickler struck again this morning while I was asleep. This is a case for Seagoon!! ( It was Ted Cat )
Jeez there were a few d & m's though.. Things be rough out there for a few of those exteneded family people. relationship stuff.. I hope they work it out. I am not equipped to help with that correctly. I think that showed but thats okay.
Was meant to go to Seymour to camp with the fam this Christmas; I bailed last night because the forecast looked bad, and I just can't be fucked sitting around in the wet lol
Looks like more rain for all of us is coming, so I don't feel so bad, it was the right decision.
Now I have the cat purring and drooling on me, making biscuits; he seems very, very happy I am here to be his bed lol
Wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas!
::: spoiler Mickey wishes you all a Merry Christmas as well
:::
PSA: as of just after lunch, the DDT now has an official numbat. See post from @Catfish@aussie.zone below. The name 'Nimrod' has been suggested. I like this, but I'm sure there are other names we could consider.
I'm glad I decided not to stay overnight at my parent's place and can sleep in my own bed tonight. It's a lot of driving for one day, but at least I will get a good night's sleep.
I've stayed overnight for two nights because it's a fair drive, but wish I'd only stayed one - I'm pretty desperate to head home because honestly I haven't even been back in Melbourne for a week since being interstate for 13 days. And I am definitely hitting my limit of toddler/child-centred family interactions
Well, I got the dog walk in before the rain started but it looks like it will be a long wet drive to Christmas lunch this year.
I wish everyone in the DT a happy and safe Christmas day.
Remember drive to the conditions if out on the roads, check your gas BBQ connections for leaks before lighting it, and don't use gas or charcoal BBQs in an enclosed space. Plus remember knives are sharp and to keep your fingers out of the way when chopping vegetables or carving the turkey. (does it show that I work in Emergency Services? 🤣)
I got the lawns done (and the neighbours nature strips) trimmed just before it started raining.
They are going to come back nice and thick this time for next week.
The grass is definitely growing strongly at the moment. The neighbour's gardener (who normally does my nature strip as well) would probably have been coming today if it was not Christmas. Not sure when he will be coming next, but I have been gifted my parent's battery powered mower that they no longer use, so it is still long on Friday I will be able to give it a cut then. Weather and work will stop any chance of doing it sooner.
Dragged my sorry self out of bed to haul ass. Didn’t want to be on the road when it really comes down with the rest of Melbourne. Definitely made the right choice.
Gonna do the sad sappy thing, avert ye eyes if it makes you squick.
Just thinking about what can be the difficult nature of relationships especially between families/relatives and whatnot.
The weather obviously doesn’t lend itself to the best of spirits, but if what you have is good, maybe savour it that little more today, if it’s average, maybe if you have it in to lean into patience/kindness a little more.
And for I suppose the rest we all have our own stories/narratives as others do and we can only control (for lack of a better word) our own little spaces. Protect them if need be and be kind to yourself.
/eof-squick
Have a great day everyone! Stay dry, safe and full!
Looks like the garden got some decent rain overnight for Christmas.
I did wake up at one point overnight and could hear a strange noise and was worried the rain had done some damage or something, then realised the cat was snore-purring and all was well.
Mr Woof successfully kept all intruders out of the house overnight. It is possible that Santa made it into the chimney and gifted the possums who live there with some fruit.
A happy Christmas to those of you who celebrate, hugs and care to those for whom it is a tough day, and a nice quiet day to those for whom it’s just another Monday. Take care out there, wet roads and family stress can make it a tough day to drive or travel. Pats to the pets, and watch out that they don’t eat anything they shouldn’t. If you have to work, may your shift be easy and pass quickly, and I hope you’re getting sweet extra cash.
Here’s a picture of the Ravenna Gorge Christmas Market to enjoy.
Merry Christmas to those who choose to spend the day by themselves and those who spend Christmas alone due to other reasons.
For those who struggle this time of year, just relax in your favourite comfy chair and favourite warm blankey and listen to the rain. You can make it through to Wednesday…
Cancel the plans for a picnic down by the creek today. But my house plants are having a lovely time out in the backyard getting some gentle rain and soft light. Might even go so far as to repot them tomorrow.
I'm back from the pudding lady's house. We brought little dog with us because I wasn't going to leave him at home with that weather. He doesn't travel well that's why I have to wrap him like a burrito to stop him from trying to take over the driving. I am covered in fur.
Everybody fed him. He does not like the meringue or strawberries from the pav but happy to lick the cream. We are tired now and are snuggling on the couch.
Hope you all are having a delightful day! I did a family lunch with the bf's family, probably the first "family" Christmas I've had for near 15 years. It was nice, but I'm happy to be back home, in my Christmas PJs and having a glass of wine.
You lot are rad, thank you for being such a lovely space.
Not only do I have a big old coldsore, I also slipped twice this morning while trimming my beard... I will be in the very very back of the Christmas photos hiding my shame.
I swear my dad has significant stock invested in Big Breakfast. Will not stop bugging me to eat something every time I stay over as if I couldn't stand to miss a couple of meals lol We'll be having Christmas lunch in a couple of hours, dad! Just relax!
Merry Christmas to all of you who celebrate, and happy holiday of your choice!
I was invited to a friend's family lunch, which was lovely, but between driving through the worst of the weather and only knowing him and his wife (and her only slightly) I am drained.
Still, everyone was lovely, I got to cuddle their new baby, and between all the food I ate, took home and bought for the solo Christmas that was originally planned I'll only have to buy milk and petrol for a week.
Christmas lunch of tomato onion and breadcrumbs, steamed asparagus, mint peas, spinach and zucchini, cauliflower cheese, crispy baked taters, carrot and parsnip and chimichurri steak. Phwoaaaar
Solo christmas for me this year and loving it so far. Just made my self a huge breakfast of scrambled eggs with cheese, coriander and mexican spice mix and a bit a soy sauce for flavouring, a ton of bacon and bubble n squeak. Lunch is probably going to be Chicken nuggets with some sweet and juicy grape tomatoes. Dinner will be hungarian inspired hamburger patties, chips and corn and peas on the side. My day will be filled playing Star Trek: Birth of the Federation ( with TNG on in the background) and possibly Arkham knight later tonight. To all the others having a solo xmas, make the most of it, do what you enjoy, eat what you enjoy and cherish the serenity!
I’m staying at home solo today as well. Going to busy myself with a coffee and a Devon toasted sandwich then later on I’m going to figure out how to cook the lamb I bought and if I should maybe cut it up in half and cook over several days instead.
My online friends are busy... sigh. I do have things to entertain myself with if only I had the motivation. Things are feeling a bit stale.
One thing I don't like about this time of year is the way it's so all or nothing. Dealing with overstimulating crowds or very isolated. Lots of shopping and then everything shut. Lots of spending and then things are tight. Heaps of food and then diets. A frantic rush vs inactivity. I feel like there should be smaller more frequent holidays broken up through the year so everything isn't thrown so out of whack at the end. (I'm not even Christian.) That might force them to be shorter though and make it hard for people to get together.
Having hot tea with my dressing gown over pjs. Trying to decide if rewatching Buffy will hold my interest.
Having grown up overseas I definitely see what you mean about it being all or nothing in places like Australia. I liked how it was where I grew up, none of the public holidays had the same stop-the-country effect so you could easily enjoy them alone or with others.
Now that you mention it it’s much the same. It’s either dead quiet or super busy, there’s no happy medium of feels like and probably why I feel overwhelmed when I’m not in the mood to be trapped inside with an entire family who is loud.
Thanks for asking. 🤗 Not so bad at all. Maybe it's a false alarm. I'll take a test tomorrow. Even so, staying home was the right thing, too many at risk people in the fam.
It's nice and warm (hot earlier) but also pretty muggy. Probably would have been a good idea to go somewhere to swim and wash the sweat off but we've just been walking around the harbour instead.
I think you're right. I had to look up why helicopter ships would need take-off ramps though because they were very noticeable and found this gem on Wikipedia:
The ski-jump ramp of Juan Carlos I has been retained for the RAN ships, although is not intended for use.[24] The Spanish use the ramp to launch Harrier jet aircraft, and although operating STOVL aircraft was decided against early in the Australian procurement process due to cost and detraction from the ships' main role, redesigning the ship to remove the ramp would have added unnecessary cost to the project.[33] The retention of the ski-jump has prompted multiple recommendations that fixed-wing aircraft be operated from the ships (primarily envisaged as a flight group of F-35B Lightning II STOVL aircraft).[24][34][35][36] The RAN has maintained that embarking Australian-operated, fixed-wing aircraft was not under consideration, although has conceded that cross-decking with other nations' aircraft could possibly occur.
A Christmas Carol, this one with Fredric March and Basil Rathbone and other huge movie stars of the time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih5NNa6PEvA Music by Bernard Herrman 👍
Trying to decide if I want to play Harvestella, Mario Kart, D4, watch a Christmas movie, do a puzzle, a paint by numbers or just continue to pointlessly browse online.
146 Comments
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 15 pts · 2y
I am so glad I gave myself a pep talk and booked a solo restaurant lunch today. Was going to do a solo picnic but that would not have worked. Was so anxious about being the weirdo on their own but no-one cares and I have a lovely little treat. And it's walking distance so no wet roads to deal with.
Cheers all
Pilk@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
Also doing solo lunch today. I looked at the menu again and I am so excited.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
🥂
Baku@aussie.zone · 15 pts · 2y
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Glad to know you had a good enough experience in the end, good on you for going a bit beyond your comfort zone :)
bull@aussie.zone · 14 pts · 2y
Finally home! I got to bring home all of the leftover meat so imma have turkey, pork and ham sammiches for like a week. Time to nap forever goodbye.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 14 pts · 2y
Looks like covid is keeping me home.
It's pizza and tv and web surfing for me 😸 No being baited by haters, no name calling at me under people's breath. Would have been nice to see the kids tho and the young generation.
also, the Phantom Furry Toe Tickler struck again this morning while I was asleep. This is a case for Seagoon!! ( It was Ted Cat )
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Thanks, I hardly feel sick at all but I'm taking no risks with other people's health, especially the new mom and baby in the fam.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
oh no.
Also wishing you a speedy recovery
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Damn, you caught it? Wishes for speedy recovery
Edit: Oh, I forgot about my own joke
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Get well soon!
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Oh no. Sorry you got the 'rona. Enjoy the quiet tho
Duenan@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Oh damn. I hope you feel better soon.
Pizza and tv sound as awesome today.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 2y
Tried to sponsor a Numbat for you all, but something is b0rked. Some other day I guess.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Officially unb0rked by going to the zoo rather than the other site. Congratulations, you now have a part share in a Numbat. Merry Humbug!
Pilk@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Should we give it a name?
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Yes.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Not sure you can ‘officially’, but for here go nuts
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I'd suggest Num-num, but with this crowd it's too easily mistaken for Nom-nom. Which is probably inappropriate.
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Nimrod the mighty ant hunter, finest of numbats
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
And the wearer of the finest santa hat in all numbathood.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 2y
I survived xmas.
Hooray.
Jeez there were a few d & m's though.. Things be rough out there for a few of those exteneded family people. relationship stuff.. I hope they work it out. I am not equipped to help with that correctly. I think that showed but thats okay.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
A congratulatory chillo for you for traversing such complicated landscapes with skill and awareness. 🌶 🥇
StudChud@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 2y
Was meant to go to Seymour to camp with the fam this Christmas; I bailed last night because the forecast looked bad, and I just can't be fucked sitting around in the wet lol
Looks like more rain for all of us is coming, so I don't feel so bad, it was the right decision.
Now I have the cat purring and drooling on me, making biscuits; he seems very, very happy I am here to be his bed lol
Wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas!
::: spoiler Mickey wishes you all a Merry Christmas as well
:::
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Definitely the right call. Merry Christmas Spud and Mickey
StudChud@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Merry Christmas to you Old Greg! Have a Bailey's in a shoe for me! Lol!
Love your username wayy to much haha
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
🍶👠♥️
I might just do that
Taleya@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Our cats are full of smoked mackeral and nipped out of their tiny little gourds
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Merry Christmas! We’ve missed you around here!
Also good call, the weather isn’t looking that great for a camp unless you’re really into it.
It’s amazing how your cat manages to be comfortable in the most uncomfortable of positions for sleeping.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Very good call, I just drove through that area and it was bucketing down. At home with Mickey sounds like a much better option.
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 2y
PSA: as of just after lunch, the DDT now has an official numbat. See post from @Catfish@aussie.zone below. The name 'Nimrod' has been suggested. I like this, but I'm sure there are other names we could consider.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I vote for Pudding or Custard.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 2y
I'm glad I decided not to stay overnight at my parent's place and can sleep in my own bed tonight. It's a lot of driving for one day, but at least I will get a good night's sleep.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I've stayed overnight for two nights because it's a fair drive, but wish I'd only stayed one - I'm pretty desperate to head home because honestly I haven't even been back in Melbourne for a week since being interstate for 13 days. And I am definitely hitting my limit of toddler/child-centred family interactions
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 2y
Well, I got the dog walk in before the rain started but it looks like it will be a long wet drive to Christmas lunch this year.
I wish everyone in the DT a happy and safe Christmas day.
Remember drive to the conditions if out on the roads, check your gas BBQ connections for leaks before lighting it, and don't use gas or charcoal BBQs in an enclosed space. Plus remember knives are sharp and to keep your fingers out of the way when chopping vegetables or carving the turkey. (does it show that I work in Emergency Services? 🤣)
Salvo@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
I got the lawns done (and the neighbours nature strips) trimmed just before it started raining. They are going to come back nice and thick this time for next week.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
The grass is definitely growing strongly at the moment. The neighbour's gardener (who normally does my nature strip as well) would probably have been coming today if it was not Christmas. Not sure when he will be coming next, but I have been gifted my parent's battery powered mower that they no longer use, so it is still long on Friday I will be able to give it a cut then. Weather and work will stop any chance of doing it sooner.
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 2y
Merry Christmas DDT Fam! 🧑🏻🎄
Dragged my sorry self out of bed to haul ass. Didn’t want to be on the road when it really comes down with the rest of Melbourne. Definitely made the right choice.
Gonna do the sad sappy thing, avert ye eyes if it makes you squick.
Just thinking about what can be the difficult nature of relationships especially between families/relatives and whatnot.
The weather obviously doesn’t lend itself to the best of spirits, but if what you have is good, maybe savour it that little more today, if it’s average, maybe if you have it in to lean into patience/kindness a little more.
And for I suppose the rest we all have our own stories/narratives as others do and we can only control (for lack of a better word) our own little spaces. Protect them if need be and be kind to yourself.
/eof-squick
Have a great day everyone! Stay dry, safe and full!
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 2y
Looks like the garden got some decent rain overnight for Christmas.
I did wake up at one point overnight and could hear a strange noise and was worried the rain had done some damage or something, then realised the cat was snore-purring and all was well.
Mr Woof successfully kept all intruders out of the house overnight. It is possible that Santa made it into the chimney and gifted the possums who live there with some fruit.
the_procrastinata@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 2y
A happy Christmas to those of you who celebrate, hugs and care to those for whom it is a tough day, and a nice quiet day to those for whom it’s just another Monday. Take care out there, wet roads and family stress can make it a tough day to drive or travel. Pats to the pets, and watch out that they don’t eat anything they shouldn’t. If you have to work, may your shift be easy and pass quickly, and I hope you’re getting sweet extra cash.
Here’s a picture of the Ravenna Gorge Christmas Market to enjoy.
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 2y
Merry xmas to everyone, and especially those who are spending the day by themselves. I hope you make the best of the day :)
Salvo@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Merry Christmas to those who choose to spend the day by themselves and those who spend Christmas alone due to other reasons.
For those who struggle this time of year, just relax in your favourite comfy chair and favourite warm blankey and listen to the rain. You can make it through to Wednesday…
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
My day was playing with the cat, making music and now it's time for video games. Hope you had a good one 🙂
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 2y
Omg. How fun is an epilator when it's not your own hair?
Nath@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
... Googles "epilator"
Oh! It's the hair pull-outy thing the girls use. It has a proper name!
Um, no. Using these is not fun. Causing pain to my wife is like one of my least favourite things on the planet.
bull@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
Merry Christmas, gang! 🎅🎄
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Merry Christmas Bull. Merry Christmas dt. 🎄🎅🎁🍺🍺🍺🍺
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
lol, you beat me to it
Merry Christmas. 🤗
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Merry xmas!
Baku@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Merry Christmas Baku. May you have a great day. 🎅🎁🎄🧑🎄🎀🎉
Baku@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
That's beautiful Baku. Merry Christmas.
You're a good lad
Baku@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
Cancel the plans for a picnic down by the creek today. But my house plants are having a lovely time out in the backyard getting some gentle rain and soft light. Might even go so far as to repot them tomorrow.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
Merry Christmas @melbaboutown@aussie.zone May you get lots of of huggles from Miss Melba Cat. oxoxox
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Thanks, I'm sure she'll deliver. Merry Xmas to you as well
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 2y
I'm back from the pudding lady's house. We brought little dog with us because I wasn't going to leave him at home with that weather. He doesn't travel well that's why I have to wrap him like a burrito to stop him from trying to take over the driving. I am covered in fur.
Everybody fed him. He does not like the meringue or strawberries from the pav but happy to lick the cream. We are tired now and are snuggling on the couch.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
Christmas sunrise pretty + a RAINBOW. 🌈 May that be a good omen for everyone's day.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
Hope you all are having a delightful day! I did a family lunch with the bf's family, probably the first "family" Christmas I've had for near 15 years. It was nice, but I'm happy to be back home, in my Christmas PJs and having a glass of wine.
You lot are rad, thank you for being such a lovely space.
ReadEverything@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
Merry Christmas everyone 🎄
bananafungus@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 2y
Not only do I have a big old coldsore, I also slipped twice this morning while trimming my beard... I will be in the very very back of the Christmas photos hiding my shame.
bacon@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
sent all them Christmas messages in the morning, and now everyone's awake replying them
wscholermann@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
bull@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
I swear my dad has significant stock invested in Big Breakfast. Will not stop bugging me to eat something every time I stay over as if I couldn't stand to miss a couple of meals lol We'll be having Christmas lunch in a couple of hours, dad! Just relax!
bacon@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
I can confirm that your dad donates regularly to our establishment.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Partner and I made a pork belly roast, crackling came out great! Devoured before pics could be taken.
Now we're having gin and tonics with cucumber, very merry christmas!
oztrin@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Merry Christmas to all of you who celebrate, and happy holiday of your choice! I was invited to a friend's family lunch, which was lovely, but between driving through the worst of the weather and only knowing him and his wife (and her only slightly) I am drained.
Still, everyone was lovely, I got to cuddle their new baby, and between all the food I ate, took home and bought for the solo Christmas that was originally planned I'll only have to buy milk and petrol for a week.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 2y
Rejoice, all ye DTers, for in a little less than two hours, you shall be free of Christmas songs for another 11 months.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
On the bright side Groundhog’s day is on!
Taleya@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Christmas lunch of tomato onion and breadcrumbs, steamed asparagus, mint peas, spinach and zucchini, cauliflower cheese, crispy baked taters, carrot and parsnip and chimichurri steak. Phwoaaaar
Bring your plates, folks, fill 'em up.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
I think I’ll order this for breakfast tomorrow 😻
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Cor, that sounds great
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
One National Geographic subscription.
Two books
One backpack
One hideous (beautiful) Christmas jumper with bells on so I jingle when I move
Two new shirts
One Collingwood 2024 calendar
I feel I've done well
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Merry Christmas everyone and have a good night. Luv you all. 😘
Outlier1031@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
Solo christmas for me this year and loving it so far. Just made my self a huge breakfast of scrambled eggs with cheese, coriander and mexican spice mix and a bit a soy sauce for flavouring, a ton of bacon and bubble n squeak. Lunch is probably going to be Chicken nuggets with some sweet and juicy grape tomatoes. Dinner will be hungarian inspired hamburger patties, chips and corn and peas on the side. My day will be filled playing Star Trek: Birth of the Federation ( with TNG on in the background) and possibly Arkham knight later tonight. To all the others having a solo xmas, make the most of it, do what you enjoy, eat what you enjoy and cherish the serenity!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 2y
here's the cookies I made for xmas. They turned out ok.
::: spoiler spoiler
:::
bacon@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Breakfast 🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍈🫐🍓🍇🍉🍌🍒🍑🥭🍍🥥🥦🥑🫛🍆🍅🥝🥬🥒🌽🥕🥐🍠🫚🥔🧅🥯🍞🥖🥨🧀🧇🥞🧈🍳🥚🥓🥩🍗🍖🫓🍕🍟🍔🌭🥙🧆🌮🌯🥗🍲🍜🍝🥘🍛🍣🍱🥟🦪🍥🍘🍚🍙🐠🍤🪼🦀🐙 🍗🥮🍢🍡🍧🍰🧁🥧🍦🍨🎂🍮🍭🍬🍫🥜🌰🍪🍿🍯🥛☕️🍵🍺🍶🥤🧋🧃🥂🍷🥃🍸🍹🧉🔋
Merry Christmas! 🎅🏻🎄🎁
Nath@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Oh wow. I'm getting off to a bad start if bacon is serving breakfast before I get to bed!
Tree populated. Presents charged and ready to use. treasure hunt prepared. First wave of dishes washed. Santa sacks filled and distributed.
Better sleep a few hours if I can!
bacon@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
🛌
Nath@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Minimum required sleep attained.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Three large Easter eggs please
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
🪺
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
I'll have one of everything that is not toast please. And a very Merry Christmas to the server.
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
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Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Merry Yule! One of every second thing and a lot of coffee please.
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
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Catfish@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Venison stew please
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
🦌🍲
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Rudolph tasty
eatham@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
I'll have the tree happy Christmas
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
🎄
Outlier1031@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Ended up treating myself to a big indian feast from punjabi curry cafe for dinner. It is most definitely hitting the spot
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I is going to be so hungover tm for this family luncho but I promised myself I is NOT putting my foot in it. If it's topical.. I'm not interested.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
You can do this! I believe in your capacity to focus on the food and not any dangerous conversations.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Have to admit on this day I genuinely look forward to the washing up part just for the social escape heh.
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Cricket's not looking super likely tomorrow, boo.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Aww crap. Is it going to rain tomorrow?
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Up to 10mm, showers increasing & storms. Not ideal cricketing weather.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
There's still bbl though.
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
There's something special about Test cricket on Boxing Day though. BBL's great and I'll watch that but it's not the same.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
That's true. Remember last year when the Sydney test got washed out? Now it's our turn.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Santa will be here any minute, track him here. https://www.noradsanta.org/en/map
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
How good are sandwiches made with leftover Christmas lunch meat for supper? I'll answer that. Bloody delightful.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I will be having Waldorf salad for breakfast lunch and dinner all week.
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
would you like to supplement that with Rudolph salad
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
That would be lovely thank you. 🦌🥗
Duenan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I’m staying at home solo today as well. Going to busy myself with a coffee and a Devon toasted sandwich then later on I’m going to figure out how to cook the lamb I bought and if I should maybe cut it up in half and cook over several days instead.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
Decided to cut up the lamb and cook the portion I cut off.
So easy in the airfryer and flipped midway.
Was so delicious!
Catfish@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
And now there is blood everywhere from Boyo stabbing himself with his new spoon carving chisels.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Dammit, I didn't think to mention chisels in my safety message. Maybe next time I should be more generic about sharp objects....
I presume your lack of freaking out that it is not a serious injury and all is well?
Catfish@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Messy but not serious. Got to use the rainbow gaff tape as we seem to only have miniature bandaids in stock. 😺
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Ooh. Found The Hogfather on Prime video. My favourite Christmas watch
dumblederp@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
It's on youtube for free too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrCjpnghSWw ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89hLpif18RA
maniacalmanicmania@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Saved me having to find something to watch. Thank you, a very pleasant present indeed.
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Oooooh
Baku@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
It's all good.
Until someone loses a hand.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
My online friends are busy... sigh. I do have things to entertain myself with if only I had the motivation. Things are feeling a bit stale.
One thing I don't like about this time of year is the way it's so all or nothing. Dealing with overstimulating crowds or very isolated. Lots of shopping and then everything shut. Lots of spending and then things are tight. Heaps of food and then diets. A frantic rush vs inactivity. I feel like there should be smaller more frequent holidays broken up through the year so everything isn't thrown so out of whack at the end. (I'm not even Christian.) That might force them to be shorter though and make it hard for people to get together.
Having hot tea with my dressing gown over pjs. Trying to decide if rewatching Buffy will hold my interest.
just_kitten@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Having grown up overseas I definitely see what you mean about it being all or nothing in places like Australia. I liked how it was where I grew up, none of the public holidays had the same stop-the-country effect so you could easily enjoy them alone or with others.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Now that you mention it it’s much the same. It’s either dead quiet or super busy, there’s no happy medium of feels like and probably why I feel overwhelmed when I’m not in the mood to be trapped inside with an entire family who is loud.
Eagle@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
It's Amends type weather, I say go for Buffy!
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
Merry Christmas all!
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Tinyest’s first?
Baku@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 2y
This just came up on my yt feed - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-PtHbEHQiYU God(s) is good.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
heavy rain!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
How you feeling mate?
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Thanks for asking. 🤗 Not so bad at all. Maybe it's a false alarm. I'll take a test tomorrow. Even so, staying home was the right thing, too many at risk people in the fam.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Hmm another coffee or a glass of wine?
maniacalmanicmania@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
What did you end up having?
Duenan@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
Neither as of yet. I got distracted and started to go through some boxes where I stored some stuff.
maniacalmanicmania@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
If you're still going through boxes pour yourself another glass of wine.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I was actually just seeing what I had in storage.
I’m going to do both. A coffee and a red wine but I’m being out the big guns today with coffee.
The Unicorn!
maniacalmanicmania@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 2y
I don't have any coffee pictures but here's one I just took of some kind of warship on Sydney Harbour. Merry Xmas.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Nice photo, how’s the weather up there in Sydney?
Just had some coffee, oh my god it’s so nice. Been awhile since I’ve tried that blend. I’m in heaven now.
maniacalmanicmania@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
It's nice and warm (hot earlier) but also pretty muggy. Probably would have been a good idea to go somewhere to swim and wash the sweat off but we've just been walking around the harbour instead.
Outlier1031@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Looks like one of the new Canberra Class Landing Helicopter Deck ships. Largest vessels ever put into service by the Australian Navy
maniacalmanicmania@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I think you're right. I had to look up why helicopter ships would need take-off ramps though because they were very noticeable and found this gem on Wikipedia:
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
both in the same mug
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Update. Decided to go coffee using my a big gun blend I have.
Then I’m going to have a red after.
Blend I’m using is called The Unicorn.
Posted a little bit below to another reply.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Not sure red wine would mix into coffee well but however I had had blends of coffee which have been infused with wine varieties before.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 2y
A Christmas Carol, this one with Fredric March and Basil Rathbone and other huge movie stars of the time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih5NNa6PEvA Music by Bernard Herrman 👍
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
This one had the most beautiful music of all the shows so far.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
On to A Christmas Carol #7
It's hard to improve on Charles Dickens' dialogue. It's that good and all the shows use it.
"There's more gravy than of grave about you"
Every movie or radio staging chooses their own Carols for titles.
I like radio plays, I have a good imagination and can construct the scenes in my mind.
Nath@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
We listened to the audiobook one Christmas Eve, it's also quite good.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
And now for Laurence Olivier as Scrooge, 1953 radio play.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Trying to decide if I want to play Harvestella, Mario Kart, D4, watch a Christmas movie, do a puzzle, a paint by numbers or just continue to pointlessly browse online.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I’m personally doing Quantum Break at the moment but was almost going to pull out Master Detective Archives Code Rain.
Hmm maybe play Harvestella?
TinyBreak@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Mario wonder here tonight (cheers Mrs B for the Chrissy present!)
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 2y
A Christmas Carol #8. This one with Albert Finney and art work by Ronald Searle. 🤗