• Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone
    11·
    7 days ago

    I’ve decided to turn off the alarm for tomorrow morning. Still going to bed shortly, but after this morning’s migraine, I’m going to sleep in a little.

    Goodnight guys ❤️

  • fullkitwanker@aussie.zone
    11·
    7 days ago

    Yours truly got two dates (one maybe Saturday and the other Sunday) this weekend. Super excited for Sunday one as I like her but not too sure on Saturday 😊

    We’re planning a garden visit followed by drinks at a board games cafe on Sunday!! Should I get flowers? What do I wear?!! I’m nervous now 😪

  • Thornburywitch@aussie.zoneEnglish
    9·
    7 days ago

    Have just heaved a packet of sausages, some curry paste, a shittonne of vegetables and the last leftover can of the cider into the slow cooker. Dinner will be ready at 8 ish. Dunno what you’d call it - bangers & hash stew maybe? Melbourne coddle? Kept back some parsley & lemon zest & garlic for stirring through at the last minute.

    The crisper drawer is now empty. Note to self - buy more grog.

    • Duenan@aussie.zone
      3·
      7 days ago

      Saving your post incase I ever dare to try the tiny slow cooker that was given to me but haven’t had the courage to use yet due to lack of experience.

      • Thornburywitch@aussie.zoneEnglish
        4·
        7 days ago

        Mine is only 5 litres. Two quarts in old money. It’s a very old (but still functional) original crockpot. I think I got in back in 1982 … has seen a lot of use since. My only complaint is that the crock part is not removable, so I have to be vigilant about washing it up so the electrics don’t get compromised. Modern ones are much easier to deal with - just put the insert in the dishwasher.

        • Duenan@aussie.zone
          1·
          7 days ago

          I inherited one from my dad. It looks pretty small and is heavy as well but it does come in two parts.

          I’m not sure how many litres mine might be. Could be 5 as well?

          • Thornburywitch@aussie.zoneEnglish
            1·
            7 days ago

            Measure with the next empty milk carton generated in your household. 5 litres is pretty small - only just holds a smallish chicken. Does chicken pieces pretty good though. Living alone, I don’t need anything much bigger than that. When the boyos and my late partner were in the house, I used it for like the meat part of the meal only, and did the rest on the stovetop or in the oven. The beautiful thing about a slow cooker is that it’s almost impossible to burn anything in it.

            • Catfish@aussie.zone
              1·
              7 days ago

              Bringing up half memories of a pressure cooker. Small heavy bell thing on the top vent. And bloody Keens curry powder.

      • CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone
        4·
        7 days ago

        Oh Duenan, the slow cooker is the best gadget ever in the kitchen. Whatever you cook on the stove, you can do in the slow cooker. Hmu when I’m sober. The slow cooker is my forte and I’m sure a lot of people here are the same.

  • MeanElevator@aussie.zoneEnglish
    7·
    7 days ago

    Gym session this evening and had some young dude call me ‘sir’.

    I was puzzled until my son informed me that the young bloke was probably scared of me.

    Perhaps I should learn to smile more.

  • Bottom_racer@aussie.zone
    8·
    7 days ago

    Made it down the bellarine today.

    Almost time for the sunset solstice cold swim!

    Also lemon tree just refuses to settle down, picked so many a few weeks ago and it’s still going like mad poor thing is tilting:

  • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
    6·
    7 days ago

    My aunt and uncle have been clearing out some old alcohol they weren’t gonna drink.

    There’s buttscotch schnapps, vodka, two bottles of Jaegermeister (one with shit glasses), and some gin (which I have turned into a gin and tonic with cucumber).

    Oh, and Kahlua, Sambuca, and Galliano. And my other aunt got me a lovely exxy bottle of wine with glasses as well.

    I don’t think I’ll need to buy alcohol for a long while.

  • just_kitten@aussie.zoneбългарски език
    6·
    7 days ago

    Happy Friday cobbas. I got up on time this morning and decided to rug up and WALK to work at 7:45am - and feeling really proud of myself! It’s only 2kms and almost a straight line basically. Unsurprisingly, I feel a whole lot better than I would’ve today given the amount of work that’s turned up on my plate. I will definitely be doing it again, great way to roll some exercise into the day, like I used to before I had a licence and car.

    Back home and had the energy to put together a kung pao chicken with mock meat. Still got a fair bit of pep in my step which is unusal. Putting together my to do list and this weekend will involve a whole lot of Adult Responsibilities. I was gonna catch up with a friend to break it up but they’ve got the 'vid so I wonder what else I could do instead (that doesnt involve a screen) so I don’t feel like the weekend is all work and no fun.

  • TinyBreak@aussie.zone
    17·
    7 days ago

    Had the first couples counseling the other day. It was interesting. Forced to be diplomatic for lack of a better word we were articulating points that sort of surprised each other I think. The therapist also had me figured out in no time at all “Shit childhood, yeah?” “yep” “Parents didnt love each other?” “Nup”. Guess I’m not the first she’s seen.