Melbourne

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 )

Tried to sponsor a Numbat for you all, but something is b0rked. Some other day I guess.

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 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.

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!

Mickey wishes you all a Merry Christmas as well

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.

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'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.

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!

Omg. How fun is an epilator when it's not your own hair?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Merry Christmas, gang! 🎅🎄

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.

Merry Christmas everyone 🎄

Merry Christmas @melbaboutown@aussie.zone May you get lots of of huggles from Miss Melba Cat. oxoxox

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.

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!

Rejoice, all ye DTers, for in a little less than two hours, you shall be free of Christmas songs for another 11 months.

sent all them Christmas messages in the morning, and now everyone's awake replying them

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 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 everyone and have a good night. Luv you all. 😘

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

here's the cookies I made for xmas. They turned out ok.

spoiler

Cricket's not looking super likely tomorrow, boo.

I will be having Waldorf salad for breakfast lunch and dinner all week.

Wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas!

Decided to cut up the lamb and cook the portion I cut off.

So easy in the airfryer and flipped midway.

Was so delicious!

Santa will be here any minute, track him here. https://www.noradsanta.org/en/map

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.

Breakfast 🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍈🫐🍓🍇🍉🍌🍒🍑🥭🍍🥥🥦🥑🫛🍆🍅🥝🥬🥒🌽🥕🥐🍠🫚🥔🧅🥯🍞🥖🥨🧀🧇🥞🧈🍳🥚🥓🥩🍗🍖🫓🍕🍟🍔🌭🥙🧆🌮🌯🥗🍲🍜🍝🥘🍛🍣🍱🥟🦪🍥🍘🍚🍙🐠🍤🪼🦀🐙 🍗🥮🍢🍡🍧🍰🧁🥧🍦🍨🎂🍮🍭🍬🍫🥜🌰🍪🍿🍯🥛☕️🍵🍺🍶🥤🧋🧃🥂🍷🥃🍸🍹🧉🔋

Merry Christmas! 🎅🏻🎄🎁