Thank you Thornbury Witch for hosting us today! It was so lovely to have lunch with you and everyone! You're awesome and the Christmas tree pesto bread was amazing!!
Merry Christmas to you all! I worked up until Xmas Eve, we did a deep clean of the factory for end of year. My feet were throbbing and my biceps were burning! Then yesterday went shopping for the last minute stuff, wrapped gifts, prepped food, made cheesecake. This morning we did the presents, I cooked lunch, ate cheesecake and then bailed on going out to rellys this afternoon in favour of a couple of hours sleep! Must've needed it. My kids and ExMrP saw the effort I made and they all thanked me privately and individually for making Christmas. I did it! I know a few days ago I was stressing about my workload (you guys were really supportive 🥹😘) but once I vented and got over my own performance anxiety I fucking rocked it 😎 And then crashed lol.
I love that your efforts were acknowledged, you are such an amazing person for pulling that off, but also knowing you needed some time out. Merry Christmas, Peeler, you're so great!!
It's great to hear you were able to pull off Christmas so well and that everyone noticed. It's the little acknowledgements like that which make all the difference
Working night shifts is great for Christmas jumpers, there have been lots at work. My thermostat's running a bit hot these days so I've stuck with the t-shirt/antler headband combo myself.
Had a great time at Thornbury Witch’s xmas event. My first time meeting anyone from the DT (including from the Reddit days) and it was so nice for this little corner of the internet to come to real life in the way it did.
My kids are obsessed with intergalactic by the Beastie boys so the present from their great grandfather was a collectible action figure set of the robot and the octopus. It was great to hear them say it was their favourite present when they opened it
Merry Christmas everyone. I'm currently at a chemist warehouse getting drugs because one of the kids seems to be a bit sick. Typical Christmas stuff now I'm a parent. Everyone enjoy yourselves today whatever you do
They did indeed. Mind you, I did insist that they wait until the christmas tree was removed from the oven before they started devouring it. All up, it was a very nice afternoon with good conversation - we ended up not bothering with the board games. I enjoyed the afternoon very much.
Santa brought me seven whole hours of sleep for Christmas! Now I'm well placed to stay up all night eating. Hopefully he'll also bring us a peaceful night free of any major Christmas disasters.
As far as I know I'm not autistic. But I imagine it would feel like when you walk into a chemist warehouse and they have those TVs playing at the end of every isle and they're all playing the same thing slightly out of sync. They all have volume on as well so you don't know which one to focus on and it adds so much aural clutter to an already visually busy store.
Nah, that's adhd. Asd is like a monitor on the wrong frequency and it follows you everywhere and you can never stop noticing it. Also no one else can hear it and they don't get why you're losing it.
Have you come across the YT channel called the Financial Historian? Nicely acid wit with respect to present day politics. Super fun and very informative - I've been binging. I never realised that Sun Tzu (of Art of War fame) was in fact an accountant. Or at least as close as you could get in Ancient China.
Food and presents were a hit. All the other people were really nice other than a few of the usual bad'uns. I ignored those ones mostly.
All the kids are growing up so much and are good kids. 🙂
Everyone was surprised I brought a huge trifle. It seems the cousin called husband to tell me to bring dessert and make trifle ( only because he likes my trifle.) Dessert had already been organised. I made trifle for 20 people. Cousin thought it was funny. I'm pissed at him but happy other people had some and liked it. There was still 3/4 left.
I'm trying to buy myself a Christmas present and the LG website is not being very cooperative. Happily autofilling the address but then telling me the postcode is invalid. Very rude.
All the sugary things please. If you have them a couple of candy canes that I can ignore while I eat everything else, before giving in and sucking on the end and slowly turning it into a hard point while I contemplate the feasibilily of terrorists hijacking a plane with a sharpened candy cane.
Thank you Thornbury Witch for hosting us today! It was so lovely to have lunch with you and everyone! You're awesome and the Christmas tree pesto bread was amazing!!
Love you and wishing you all a Merry Christmas!!
It was a pleasure Spud. We'll def have to do this again sometime. Enjoyed meeting your partner too.
::: spoiler but first, beach...
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Oooh I love it!!
very nice 🙂
Merry Christmas to you all! I worked up until Xmas Eve, we did a deep clean of the factory for end of year. My feet were throbbing and my biceps were burning! Then yesterday went shopping for the last minute stuff, wrapped gifts, prepped food, made cheesecake. This morning we did the presents, I cooked lunch, ate cheesecake and then bailed on going out to rellys this afternoon in favour of a couple of hours sleep! Must've needed it. My kids and ExMrP saw the effort I made and they all thanked me privately and individually for making Christmas. I did it! I know a few days ago I was stressing about my workload (you guys were really supportive 🥹😘) but once I vented and got over my own performance anxiety I fucking rocked it 😎 And then crashed lol.
I love that your efforts were acknowledged, you are such an amazing person for pulling that off, but also knowing you needed some time out. Merry Christmas, Peeler, you're so great!!
It's great to hear you were able to pull off Christmas so well and that everyone noticed. It's the little acknowledgements like that which make all the difference
You are amazing. 😽
Happy Christmas!
I won't make it but it's rool nice of you to host.
I'm tied up too but it's so nice of you to host it :)
Merry Xmas! Everybody have a wonderful time
Merry Christmas!
Happy Christmas everyone 😘
Merry Xmas! 🎄
Happy Christmas to everyone in this beautiful space ❤️
Lovely to meet a couple of you guys for the first time, and a couple again! Thanks Witchy for hosting, and the amazing spread 😍
Jingle jumper is a go. I have...maybe three days a year when I can wear this stupid thing 🔔 🔔 🔔
💯 🤘
Here is Boyo's ugly Halloween jumper which gets about the same AirPlay
I love it
It love-enly spits at you 🦙
Oh the little noses. Love it
That's hot and I unironically love it!
My brother and his lot have these jumpers. It might just be cold enough in south Gippsland toady for them to wear them!
Gotta get me one of those!
Working night shifts is great for Christmas jumpers, there have been lots at work. My thermostat's running a bit hot these days so I've stuck with the t-shirt/antler headband combo myself.
When Christmas is too hot for a jumper, I also have an equally obnoxious button down shirt covered in candy canes
Had a great time at Thornbury Witch’s xmas event. My first time meeting anyone from the DT (including from the Reddit days) and it was so nice for this little corner of the internet to come to real life in the way it did.
Sounds wonderful. Wish I could have been there.
Merry crisis everyone
Merry Chrysler!
Merry Cuntmas!
Make me spit my coffee 😂😂😂
Hah! Bumhug
On befores for today. Turns out I can pleat (sort of) gyoza at 1am whilst fairly inebriated.
Bout to cook will they HOLD and will they be EATEN or ATE.
Tune in to find out ...
Gyoza report?
There are clamp tools out there that help you close them off if you ever want to make more for yourself
Merry Christmas everyone.
With a special shout out to YarraByte, you've been doing a great job. Enjoy your day off!
My kids are obsessed with intergalactic by the Beastie boys so the present from their great grandfather was a collectible action figure set of the robot and the octopus. It was great to hear them say it was their favourite present when they opened it
Absolutely awesome Xmas lunch ❤️❤️❤️
Have a ripper day everyone 🥂
You too mate 🥂 hope it's uneventful except for drinking and singing
Cheers 🍻
Merry Christmas everyone. I'm currently at a chemist warehouse getting drugs because one of the kids seems to be a bit sick. Typical Christmas stuff now I'm a parent. Everyone enjoy yourselves today whatever you do
Merry Xmas everyone, whether it's a big one or quiet one. This place is an absolute oasis ❤️❤️❤️
🎁📦🐈
Merry Christmas Gibson and the cat herder. I am so grateful for this place too. Have a great day
Old photo but they got a special breakfast and they'll get a fancy dinner lol
And Gibson will get catnip. Plenty of catnip.
Merry Xmas! 🎄
Merry xmas!
The big question is: Did the orphans behave themselves at your table @TheWitchofThornbury2?
They did indeed. Mind you, I did insist that they wait until the christmas tree was removed from the oven before they started devouring it. All up, it was a very nice afternoon with good conversation - we ended up not bothering with the board games. I enjoyed the afternoon very much.
Pat on the head for everyone.
I didn't swear too much!!
I'm proud of you!
Merry Christmas all. 😽
Merry Humbug everybody! Enjoy your excessive foodness and piles of crumply cat cardboard. Sasha will be around later to eat naughty children 🐅
Christmas was bountiful.
I have procured
Santa brought me seven whole hours of sleep for Christmas! Now I'm well placed to stay up all night eating. Hopefully he'll also bring us a peaceful night free of any major Christmas disasters.
Even better, I tell other people to fight fires while I sit comfortably in the office 😁
As far as I know I'm not autistic. But I imagine it would feel like when you walk into a chemist warehouse and they have those TVs playing at the end of every isle and they're all playing the same thing slightly out of sync. They all have volume on as well so you don't know which one to focus on and it adds so much aural clutter to an already visually busy store.
Nah, that's adhd. Asd is like a monitor on the wrong frequency and it follows you everywhere and you can never stop noticing it. Also no one else can hear it and they don't get why you're losing it.
quiz of the carols
9/10 tra la la la la la la la laaaa
6 for me
6/10 crew too
6/10
7/10
I shame my festive kin
6
I got all the really old ones ...lol
7/10
Idk what y'all are doing this Christmas morning but I just read a really cool article about tardigrades and our efforts to adapt their survival superpowers for human use: https://bbc.com/future/article/20250917-harnessing-the-superpowers-of-the-most-resilient-life-form-on-earth
Have you come across the YT channel called the Financial Historian? Nicely acid wit with respect to present day politics. Super fun and very informative - I've been binging. I never realised that Sun Tzu (of Art of War fame) was in fact an accountant. Or at least as close as you could get in Ancient China.
I have not! I just subscribed though and I'll check it out soon
They are the coolest things. Look like caterpillars in puffer jackets
Food and presents were a hit. All the other people were really nice other than a few of the usual bad'uns. I ignored those ones mostly.
All the kids are growing up so much and are good kids. 🙂
Everyone was surprised I brought a huge trifle. It seems the cousin called husband to tell me to bring dessert and make trifle ( only because he likes my trifle.) Dessert had already been organised. I made trifle for 20 people. Cousin thought it was funny. I'm pissed at him but happy other people had some and liked it. There was still 3/4 left.
I made a new friend in the new doggo. 🙂
I'm trying to buy myself a Christmas present and the LG website is not being very cooperative. Happily autofilling the address but then telling me the postcode is invalid. Very rude.
Ho Ho Ho
🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🎅🏻🛷🎁
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Merry Christmas baconmashbrownsugar
Merry Christmas!
All the sugary things please. If you have them a couple of candy canes that I can ignore while I eat everything else, before giving in and sucking on the end and slowly turning it into a hard point while I contemplate the feasibilily of terrorists hijacking a plane with a sharpened candy cane.
🍭🦯🍭🦯🍰🍪🍩🍭🧁🍦🍫🥥🍬🍯🍡🍨🍧🍮
Something for the big man and the reindeer
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🌾🍎🥕🍬
🎁🐟
Thank you Bacon Claus. Merry Christmas.
Got any mince pies?
🍒🍓🫐🍇🔪🥧🥧 Merry Christmas!
Barbequed Santa belly with a misseltoe salad please
🔥🎅🏻🥓🍃🥗
Thank you chef, Merry Christmas 🎁
Merry Christmas!
Coffee, a reindeer sandwich and a lump of coal please chef.
☕️🍞🦌🍞◼️
Ooooh crunchy! The antlers are particularly yumm.
May I please have a pavlova and a deep fried elf?
A deep fried elf?
What a tasty workplace accident
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::: spoiler won Whamageddon this year :::
I give my thanks to COVID 19 for knocking me out for most of December, and my Bluetooth earphones 🙏🙌
Got done at work last week, by a car in the car park even!
That's nasty 😭
By avoiding going to shops (or anywhere, really!) I have completely avoided all Christmas music.
I have survived. Christmas done. Hope everyone had a great day. Sounds like ThornburyWitches do was a success!
Hope you all have had a wonderful day!!! Sounds like Witchy's event was a hit, how lovely of you to host!!
We had a family lunch with Boyo and now I want to gossip soooo bad but am aware I can't say anything to anyone in my IRL sphere!!