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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 18 points 5 months ago (4 children)

Ted Cat and all the the Seagoons say Merry Christmas 😘😘😘

Here is Ted helping with cooking

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[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 15 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Merry Xmas everyone! From human and furball

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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 15 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 14 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Merry xmas all.

Off to Anglesea today to my cuzzes farm which I've never been to. They've recently done it up and apparently they have four (4!) horses.

I plan on patting a horse.

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[–] TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 13 points 5 months ago (2 children)
[–] Duenan@aussie.zone 11 points 5 months ago

Merry Christmas to you too and everyone.

Merry Xmas ❀️

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 13 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I got my nephew a remote controlled fart machine. He keeps sneaking it under adult seats and setting it off, the grown ups are being good sports and playing along. The kids are in fits of giggles. It's a happy game that I think the kids will remember throughout their childhoods. It's very wholesome. ❀️

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[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 12 points 5 months ago (3 children)

Came down with food poisoning or gastro or something, so didn't see the fam today. Will do that on the 27th. Spent the morning drinking water, and then when my bowels were thoroughly cleaned out, I went for a walk with my partner.

We did end up getting Macca's because I wanted a coffee frappe, which was worth it lol.

The cat is very very happy were home, he's been very playful and snuggly.

All in all, rather chill. And nothing wrong with that ^other than the overwhelming hatred I have for myself for being a disappointment to my family and my dad^ but that's Christmas time for me anyway πŸ€¦πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

Glad you’re feeling better, but please don’t feel bad about not seeing family. If you’re sick, you’re sick, and it’s much better staying home than sharing the germs around

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[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 12 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Merry Christmas everyone! My your day be happy and free of any unplanned combustion or entrapment.

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[–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 12 points 5 months ago (3 children)

This year’s gift. Just what I needed.

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 9 points 5 months ago (2 children)

I'm not sure if I want to give it a biscuit or yeet it out the window

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[–] Eagle@aussie.zone 12 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Pepper says Merry Christmas from her wrapping paper fort.

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[–] indisin@aussie.zone 11 points 5 months ago

Did not account for quite that many snack breaks and so I'm a few mins off with my Die Hard timing. But happy trails, Hans!

[–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 11 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (2 children)

Back home after train delays. Kind of glad I went for the lazy option driving to and fro the CBD, much less lugging around heavy dishes in the heat and thanks to the wonderful city trees my car stayed nice and cool all day. Barely any traffic, zero stress. The first song that came on when I was about to enter the city was Bill Withers' Lovely Day. I can never get the full "daaaaaaaaaaaaay"... But it was great vibes.

Lunch was alright and I'm glad I left when I did. So many loud obnoxious kids on the ride home. Right. Just need to push myself to get the pots and crap out of the car, vacuum the house, pack... and disengage. C'mon me, one last push. We are almost done with being in GO mode

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[–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 11 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Merry Christmas πŸŽ„! On the train to the 'Rat and it's lovely seeing quite a few on board with gifts and food. I even saw someone on the way to southern cross pushing around a pram with an Esky in it πŸ˜‚

I'm also chuffed that my sneaky plan to drive to the CBD and park near the station (all day free street parking on a PH!) worked - although plenty others had the same idea as me on Little Collins St, that was full up, lucky I got a park on Collins just 3 minutes walk.

Downside of today is I packed my headphones and forgot to bring the adapter and I'm kicking myself. Luckily it's quiet in this carriage... I have to get used to the modern world and their stupid headphone-jackless phones.

E: families piled on around Rockbank. Oh well, I can live with it for now...

[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 11 points 5 months ago

Merry Christmas! Have a great day ❀️

[–] briongloid@aussie.zone 11 points 5 months ago (2 children)
[–] Baku@aussie.zone 14 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I hope the lack of a Christmas tree in the title doesn't upset anyone. I thought hugs were more appropriate - enjoyed by everybody, family/friends to spend time with or not.

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[–] indisin@aussie.zone 11 points 5 months ago

Merry Christmas! πŸŽ„ ❀️ πŸŽ„

[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 10 points 5 months ago

Merry Christmas!! Sending you all my love and good vibes!

[–] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 10 points 5 months ago

Happy Christmas y'all

[–] tombruzzo@aussie.zone 10 points 5 months ago

Merry Christmas everyone. Be sure to put on Paul Gilbert's album Twas if you want some more exciting Christmas music

[–] Baku@aussie.zone 10 points 5 months ago

Had a Spotify playlist on earlier that was spitting out all the hits. INXS, Cold Chisel, Goanna, Icehouse, etc. Very good

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 10 points 5 months ago

Every year my mum has different salt & pepper shakers on the table. This year they were Melbourne themed:

Ps. Forgot to ask her about them. Probably older than me.

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 10 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Yeah now i need a nap but I'm being good and going to the gym first because I'm a fucking masochist (I promised myself i would go this morning and I didn't)

Edit: Fed the extended cat family, ordered a kebab and time for a nap.

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 10 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Look what I got! A Gudetama squishy lamp

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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 10 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (3 children)

yay, i just discovered that apple forced all my music onto the cloud, goodbye all my special release and international albums and live tracks

if i can find them

I s'pose I will have to play my Beach Boys xmas album on yt

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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 9 points 5 months ago (1 children)

hey everyone, I hope you have all been having a good day 😊

I came home and found Ted hadn't eaten Bill so that was good. πŸ˜‡

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[–] TinyBreak@aussie.zone 9 points 5 months ago (1 children)
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[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 9 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Bah humbug πŸ˜ΊπŸ–€

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[–] calhoon2005@aussie.zone 9 points 5 months ago

Merry Christmas good people.

[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 9 points 5 months ago

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate!

[–] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 8 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Fuck that was a lot of food

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[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 8 points 5 months ago (6 children)

I paid $35 for 2kgs of cherries to take to a mates place.

My mother would be so disappointed lol

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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 8 points 5 months ago (1 children)

watching other people cook is agony

inefficiency drives me cray

[–] Baku@aussie.zone 10 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Lol okay Gordon Ramsay

Don't come to my kitchen, I take 10 minutes to make 2 minute noodles

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Merry Xmas everyone! Hope you all have a good day, however you spend it πŸŽ„πŸ₯‚

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 8 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Good lunch.

Didn't get to pat a horse but had a good tug of war with one of the doggos 'clyde' sort of a collie cross. I was very impressed by his enthusiasm. Clyde didn't realise that I'm not one to let go of the stick. He did well but I won.

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[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 8 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Yo Happy BD JC πŸŽ‚

And Merry Pudding Day 2 da rest of youse. πŸ’•

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[–] bacon@aussie.zone 8 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Be careful when typing seasons greetings. It’s Happy New Year not Happy New Tear.

[–] Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 7 points 5 months ago

I mean, there could be tears… (Right now just looking at the traffic makes me want to shed a few… πŸ˜­πŸ˜‚)

[–] Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 8 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

DDT Fam, Merry Christmas or Merry insert your preference here.!

I hope everyone has a lovely day, no matter what you are doing.

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 8 points 5 months ago

I've been up four hours and don't even care.

Merry Christmas ya filthy animals

[–] Baku@aussie.zone 8 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I did end up skipping roast and all the classic Chrissy things. But somebody dropped by, and I was gifted a small blow up pool and some solar powered fairy lights which is very dope. Blew and filled it up today, probably not gonna go for a dip til the morrow though

Apparently one of the Indian restaurants near my house is open, so I'm thinking I might take a quick shower then nip down for lunch. They're very nice there, and their food is affordable. Tbh I don't really like roasts (except for roast chooks, but I don't have the patience to cook those), so I'd take a curry over a roast lamb any day of the week

When hottest 100 day comes, I reckon I might pull up my speaker and have a lazy day in the pool listening along. The only thing I'm worried about is that my hallway and every entrance is carpeted, so if I need to go for a funny run or want to grab a drink, I'll have to towel off outside and wait til I stop dripping. Might need to buy some kind of tarp to put down or something

[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 7 points 5 months ago

Mr Woof's not going to be happy, it's not looking like it will be cool enough for a walk this evening. And obviously it will be too hot tomorrow too.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)
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[–] Baku@aussie.zone 7 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (2 children)

Zooper doopers magic review: the green toffee apple tastes identical to how it did when it was brown. The creaming soda one tastes the same as icky raspberry to me, definitely the least fave and probs gonna sit in the freezer til I eventually throw them our

That's all I've tried so far. Will report back with lemonade and grape when it gets hot

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