I was supposed to go to a funeral today but when I got up this morning I just didn't have it in me to go. Mr P was going so I said he could represent our family. I seem to be reaching some kind of depressing events threshold. They were all going out drinking afterwards at one of the shittier local hotels π¬ definitely count me out, would rather stay home than deal with drunken people today. Especially people who had already started squabbling about money barely a day after she died. I felt a bit guilty though, especially seeing as I'd taken the day off work to go, so I had a go at repairing the dishwasher and succeeded! Am kind of enjoying having a day off that's not a public holiday.
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Do you guys think this a good idea or bad idea? I sprinkle bird seed and then she sits and watches them through the door.
I think she be a fine tiger loaf
I made the mistake of putting Cat TV on last week. One of the cats is now so transfixed that the child cannot play roblox without his character being attacked. It's funny, but I am slightly concerned that she might harm the TV... your method seems safer and involves less screen time which is bad for our younguns.
It says here that it's enrichment for cats so I think it's a good idea. https://www.thevetshed.com.au/blog/enrichment-for-cats/4266
I think it's lovely, it's like Cat TV. πΈπΊ
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Crumpets have been made, now to rest the rest of day watching telly.
does anyone know where I put the corkscrew?
It's stuck with its magnet half way down the garbage chute
If you understand this, we're cool.. cool cool cool.
The cat is sitting on it of course
She is currently curled in her favourite hanging basket. Obviously I can't wake her up to check but it seems highly unlikely she would have stolen the corkscrew and managed to carry it up there. She's only little and has no teeth for gripping such things.
Dad: Into the wine bottle... got a swiss army knife in a drawer somewhere?
Cork was pushed into the bottle. Alas I have no swiss army knife. I have a suspicion I may have overzealously decluttered it thinking it was a spare.
with the screwdriver
I have checked both the cupboard which collects random tools that should mostly be outside and the pegboard storage areas where screwdrivers are and there is no corkscrew βΉοΈ
it's in the cutlery drawer
My cutlery sits in a pot on a shelf. I did check the shelf it is on and the one above it (which houses the teapot). No corkscrew βΉοΈ
Second drawer down.
not in any of the drawers. I checked each one about 4 times.
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some howling wind there
I braved the elements and brought my bins in. It's quite warm out there.
Is it? I know it was quite warm overnight last night, 15 was the low I think.
This morning wasn't too bad but the chill from the wind got to me eventually.
About to go outside for a little bit, it's all grey and overcast, I'm not sure what to wear.
Well it wasn't cold but I was only out there for one minute. When I came back in I asked Google the temperature and she said 18Β°c.
Just came back from outside, wasn't too bad though I still wrapped a scarf for bizarre reasons around my neck.
Won't last for too much longer I suspect, I see rain on the radar coming.
Look at it go!
But why...? What's the benefit of having a wifi connected washer? So you can put the load through again from bed when you realise you forgot to hang it out?... Wouldn't you still have to add detergent....I don't understand
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On a cross-town trip to prahan. Love it when the trains all line up so well
I had to catch 2 buses then a tram a couple of weeks ago and it lined up so well going to my destination (max 5 min wait time for each) but sucked on the way back because it would've been a 10 min wait for the tram and 25ish for each bus so I ended up doing bus then tram then walk
On my way back now, and yeah, it doesn't line up that great on the way back. But I think I'm a bit luckier where I am, just because I'm going from the Inner North to the Inner South, so I'm not really in a place where busses are required. Just trains, or if I really wanted to extend the trip, I could take two trams.
Busses are, by far, my least favourite type of public transport lol
My cooking attempts with chicken drumsticks for the last few days have sort of failed.
I don't know if I can be bothered getting flour today as this would make it my 3rd trip down to the shops.
Was going to attempt a batter using only cornstarch and egg with some heavy seasoning tonight and see how that goes.
This is for an air fryer as well.
following Thorn's tips next time buy tempura batter mix.
If you want crispy chicken use cornflakes. Put them in a bag and crush them then add all your flavours with the crumbs. Lather your drumsticks up with yogurt, mayo or egg and roll the drumsticks in it. Airfry
If you can't get flour, or want a crispier drumstick, panko bread crumbs are also good to use. Your batter sounds like it would be sticky enough to make sure the bread crumbs stick. Least, that's the result of my partner's experiments to make fried chicken at home :D
I make a popcorn chicken type thing with a bunch of spices in cornflower and it tastes pretty good. I go really heavy on the salt because I find it nicer super salty, but that's just me being weird. Mix some cayenne pepper in if you have it, adds a nice taste and a bit of kick!
Would recommend mixing the batter with ICE cold water or even shaved ice for extra crispy finish. This is essentially a tempura batter that you are planning. Drumsticks tempura! The batter may well burn in the airfryer even on lowish heat, as the drumsticks will take MUCH longer to cook than the batter. Would recommend par-cooking the chooklegs in the microwave in moist heat, then battering them for the airfryer.
Go into the office, come home with the sniffles.
Stupid dirty infected denizens.
Iβve been fake taking extra shots from my puffer because of filthy looks on the bus. Really not sick people, this cough is my normal.
So many people out sick at the moment. I woke up with a sore throat and Iβve hardly been out and wear a mask.
There's a bout of covid going through my office for the past few weeks. Mine isn't covid (tested 3 times already) and probably not the flu (had my shot a couple of months back). Most likely just some head cold virus thingy that is more annoying than anything.
Been coughing for 3 weeks. keept getting dirty looks from colleagues. Was thinking I should wear a sign that says "dont worry, its just daycare germs. So long as I dont lick your eyeballs you wont catch it".
After my xmas bout of whatever-the-fuck-virus I had a lingering cough for like 6 weeks. Went into work and had to keep explaining that I'm not sick, and not contagious. I understand the trepidation though. Still too many nuffies that think going into work while actively sick is some sort of show of strength.