Pinking shears are super fun.

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Crafty Christmas coming up! @drkknits @knitdra @Yarna_ @knitterjp @mrs_sockvictim http://t.co/a8OtsTeJ

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On our way to @dothedip for dinner. Highly anticipated… hope it lives up to my expectations!

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Best hotdog I’ve had in 10 years in Australia. (@ The Dip (Good God)) http://t.co/BQJS1FZ2

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@DoTheDip Seriously, best hotdog this expat has had in 10 years of living in Australia. PB&J dessert was great too!

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@eileenDCoE I actually said to @the_snook that we’ll take you there next time you’re in Sydney. 🙂

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@gilmae My antibiotics were based on the assumption it was strep throat, since my first symptom was sore throat. Bronchitis came later. 🙁

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@knitterjp @drkknits @yarna_ @mrs_sockvictim @randomknits Are we wrapping these up? Or just bringing them as is?

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@mrs_sockvictim @knitterjp @drkknits @yarna_ @randomknits OK be prepared. However bad Dr K thinks her ornament is, my wrapping is WORSE.

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Okay, all frocked up. Bring on sparkly vampires and deep-seated pregnancy-related body horrors.

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Sparkly vampire pr0n. (@ eVent Cinemas) http://t.co/QZbqs5SS

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Went for my first run in 2 weeks and survived! Took it very easy. Lungs are still weak, but I’m not coughing much. Fresh air was nice!

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@stkilda Nah, I just did the math. Would need to average 31.5km for the next 4 weeks. That’s too much too soon. Dammit! Oh well…

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@Soma377 I was a little disappointed it wasn’t a dachshund.

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@Soma377 😀

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Oz: if you would just get on board with Halloween, we could get rid of fancy dress Xmas parties! (Just passed gaggle of AWFUL flappers.)

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@drstip Ha! Is yours tonight? I think theirs was Gangster themed though, as I saw some dude in dodgy vests and hats too.

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@mpesce Wow. We looked at one right near there four years ago that went for like $750k.

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RT @William_J_Young: Customer orders Affogato in Coogee, describes it to puzzled waiter: with ice cream, espresso on top. Here’s what he …

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@jannism DUDE, he’s gonna be in the Hunger Games movies! (They’re the next Twilight. Trust me, next year Lenny Kravitz will be unavoidable.)

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@jannism Teen trilogy about future dystopia where attractive young people fight to the death on TV. And there’s a love triangle, of course.

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@jannism http://t.co/PMigmx3U

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@jannism Basically. At least the main character is a chick and she gets to DO STUFF and BE A BADASS though, not like Bella.

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@drkknits @kunaal84 He’s been busy this morning, I think. 🙂

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RT @knitterjp: Farewell Grotto Capri http://t.co/OqypddCb It will be a challenge to remove that facade // NOOOO! I’m glad I got to go once.

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RT @Fake_Dispatch: BREAKING: When some one tells you that you can’t have Christmas without Christ, remind them you can’t have Thursday w …

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@drkknits @kunaal84 No, he was legitimately super busy. I imagine he’ll chime in soon. 🙂

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@SallyPompom Huh. No, didn’t know that. But I made Korean food last night, so I celebrated inadvertently. 🙂

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@gilmae I’m at that stage. Day 12 here. Antibiotics do nothing.

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@AusVintageGrrl @zephyrama Maybe things have lightened up a bit. You can certainly swear a *little* bit more than you could 10 yrs ago.

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@randomknits I think I saw that @miss_reecie was selling that at Fabric-a-Brac, maybe??

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@toastman I feel that way sometimes too.

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@Opheli8 Uh, Season 3 I think? Pretty sure.

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@imdominating Wait, what? Levi, you mean, or somebody else?

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@imdominating OH! Ha. Totally misread it. I get it now. I’ve never had a grown up car!

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Time lapse video of @the_snook’s Fauxvember ‘tache: http://t.co/emdGmLpd. You can still donate! http://t.co/PrwNHmrf #movember

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@Krister_RtNP @the_snook I argued the same! I love a good moustache. 🙂

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@drkknits @kunaal84 Whaddaya reckon: Twilight Sunday morning at 10am at George St cinemas? Or Saturday better?

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@drkknits @kunaal84 I don’t think Sunday arvo either, as I’m not sure what time Knitters Tea Party will finish.

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People who bitch about the disagree button will be 2nd against the wall when my revolution comes. 1st of course, are the actual disagreers.

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I dragged that sucker out behind the shed and shot it. You’re welcome.

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@chrisgander Ew. But whatever it takes to get dudes to NOT pee in public is all right by me. HATE public urinators!!

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@the_snook YOU CAN SEE THE MONKEY STEALING THE PEN. http://t.co/6swCGBsM (cc @kunaal84)

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@drkknits @kunaal84 It looks like a muppet. Super cute.

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Today I learned: Throaties are red but they taste of licorice. Throaties LIE.

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Dinner tonight: Butternut Squash Soup with Star Anise and Ginger Prawns. YUM. http://t.co/2mpOCj1n

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@imdominating HA! I love the Buffy bar. Hmm, need to get myself one for Christmas, I think! 🙂

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@drkknits Ha. I worked on mine last night. I’m not actually knitting mine! Couldn’t be arsed.

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@drkknits The instructions just say: “knit, crochet or make a christmas decoration”. You know my pathological need to be different. 🙂

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@drkknits Nah, I decided to play with felt and buttons. Basically doing these: http://t.co/c1wcICeP

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New obsession: tinted lip balm. Scored some Burt’s Bees yesterday on the recommendation of @gadgetgirl70.

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@brittanieshey I have made this several times: http://t.co/6gZo3KZl. Made it last night, in fact! Eating it again for lunch today. 🙂

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@zephyrama Same reason the women on Sex and the City always wore them to bed. American TV doesn’t like nipples.

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My head is KILLING ME. And now I’m scared to take paracetamol… http://t.co/A4e5jy1j

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RT @Y7News: Two men found after weeks lost at sea http://t.co/dUTWZO8h // But was there really a tiger in the boat? (cc @the_snook)

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@drkknits I have lost the ability to read anything but summaries, historical fantasy, and vampire smut. I blame Twitter and you, mostly.

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@drkknits @witty_knitter Bless you ivory tower academics and your ability to parse scientific texts! I’m drugging up then…

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@witty_knitter @drkknits I’ve pretty much had 6-8 per day for the past week. That’s what’s making me hesitate. And I can’t do ibuprofen. 🙁

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@mrs_sockvictim That’s ibuprofen. Can’t take it. Tears up my stomach.

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@drkknits @witty_knitter Ahhhh… I still feel crap, but now when I cough it doesn’t feel like my head’s going to pop off. #thydrugsarequick

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@indefensible You have just crushed my inner 16-year-old’s SOUL.

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@mrs_sockvictim Nope, not a bit! And I always spot mistakes. I think you’re good. 🙂

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Realisation: the antibiotics are doing nothing. This is the flu. (Another night of < 5 hrs sleep due to coughing and sore throat.)

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It’s times like this I could kill my parents for smoking during the 80’s. My lungs are crap.

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@DanielleWarby I tried the Game for Cats with mine. One played for like 30 seconds, the other not at all. But I do have pretty dumb cats. 🙂

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@the_snook Ew.

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@knitterjp Thanks. Ventured outdoors for the first time in 48 hrs and survived. Hopefully getting better.

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A curious side effect of this illness: over-consumption of silly vampire books. Four Sookie books down… (Yes, @drkknits, #4 was THE BEST.)

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Haven’t left the couch all day. @the_snook is a very good nurse though.

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@kunaal84 Twilight Fail Round 2. I’m still sick, and @drkknits is going to stay home. We know you’re crushed.

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@drkknits @kunaal84 “Crunching noises” and possible seizures? I CAN’T WAIT. http://t.co/qSKEazIE (cc @randomknits)

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@carbocommander Welcome back! You and @carbolicious should be sure to follow @the_snook. 🙂

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Antibiotics knocking me out. Supposed to go to @Kat13v’s big party tonight, but I’m not sure I’ll make it… 🙁

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RT @ebertchicago: The writer of “Twilight” tells all about the sex scene, the birth scene, and whether it’s a “uterus” or a “baby.” http …

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@alyshajane David Jones Food Hall has a selection of American foods. And the Blue Plate in Neutral Bay is doing T’giving dinner tonight!

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@Epaulette Heh. Nah, I don’t know anybody who actually makes egg nog. It’s just sold pre-made in US stores. But I’m not a big fan myself…

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@alyshajane “Sugar Fixx” candy shop in Myer Food Court also has some American lollies and sweet things…

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@alyshajane Last tip: usafoods.com.au. Not useful for day-of purchases, but good for ordering things in advance!

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Happy Thanksgiving! Invited over my adopted brothers @kunaal84 @lemon_lime @j_griego. Lots of fun! http://t.co/u8bf2mIu http://t.co/VREBHPov

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After the feast, the Settlers of Catan battled it out. I won! (Kinda.) http://t.co/rEibiMO0

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Fifth day of horrible sore throat. Yeah, I’m going to the doctor.

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@the_snook You haz bicycle! You should ride in the rain like a bad ass!

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@grannyg_in_nz Whaaaa? No way. I say “cape-let”. Cap-a-lay sounds like something you say to be funny, like Target = Tarzhay. 🙂

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Doc diagnosed strep throat, gave me antiobiotics, and told me to go home. So here I sit with the cats once again. This week sucks.

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