Revisiting some older sci fi novels, starting with Arthur C. Clarkes, Rendezvous With Rama.

I don't drive an EV, I don't particularly want one. Though I am excited to see that Tesla is being smashed in sales worldwide.

Sydney's New Year fireworks are just a vanity exercise for Mayor, Clover Moore and a waste of millions $$$$.

youtube.com/watch?v=cgJE... RIP...John Lodge

Happy New Year, Sydney! 🇦🇺

my favorite tiktok trend

I will never be able to forgive South African born Elon Musk for the damage he & DOGE did to our government. He is clearly a racist elitist who does not care about less fortunate people. I will therefore never buy a Tesla or any other product from a Musk company. Repost if you agree. #BlueCrew

I made salsa to go with fish tacos. Just enough jalapeno to give a slow burn.

I'm reading a novel, doesn't matter what it is. Let's say it's sort of US political. One chapter intro starts talking of "A dark cloud that would envelop America in its murky folds." It then continues saying that America wouldn't be harmed by outside threats, but destroyed by an enemy within.

Good morning BlueSky world. It's 6am in Sydney. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

Looking forward to cooking tomorrow for Christmas. Large breakfast with bacon, egg, mushrooms, grilled tomato, baked beans, black pudding, toast or fried bread. Then a late afternoon Christmas dinner meal with Turkey, roast potatoes, mixed veg, gravy. Followed by Christmas pudding.

I just cooked a Jamaican style coconut curry with vegetables and large prawns.

Mmmm, Almond Roca.

Monday early pm here. Time for a snack lunch. Aged Comte, crackers, olives, pickles, caper berries and whatever else that I find in the fridge/pantry.

If you are after an interesting read, try Zoë Ferraris 3 murder mystery novels. Set in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where she lived. Finding Nouf or sometimes titled, depending on where published, Night of the Mi'raj. City of Veils. Kingdom of Strangers.

What an amazing analogy of life under Trump!

I support my football team because it is my city of birth. No matter how crap they play at the moment, I can't not follow them. It's ingrained.

Very excited about my visitor for Christmas. My nephews rescue greyhound is staying for 2 nights from Christmas Eve. So we will have him for Christmas Day. He is a lovely boy, ex racing dog.

Locally made alcoholic Ginger Beer.

A mixed selection of beer for Christmas.

Just found these at my local liquor shop...😛

Sydney, Australia. We have 42.2⁰C today, 108⁰F.

The only difference is the language and location.

Albo, you're actively eroding Australian democracy with your secrecy, putting the needs of lobbyists before the needs of your voters. Disgraceful. You should be shown the door. theaimn.net/the-shadow-c...

Please share this far & wide so it gets to anyone who needs to hear it A puppy is not a Christmas present. They’re a 15-year commitment, not a seasonal impulse. Don’t buy a puppy this Christmas! #NoChristmasPuppies #DogsDeserveBetter #ResponsiblePetOwnership

There has been a mass shooting in Sydney. At least 10 people killed at our famous Bondi Beach.

Trying to empty the pantry and freezer before Christmas, so it was spaghetti and meatballs tonight.

I can hear kookaburras.

@houserepublicans.bsky.social @senatorjohnthune.bsky.social This is your “leader” that you would do anything for including had over America so he can BANKRUPT just like he has other businesses. This is the GOP party perfect picture of you ALL.

Duck in red Thai curry tonight with Asian veg, rice.

I made a trifle.

Wordle done today in 2 guesses

open.spotify.com/track/50EmUG... What could be better than a Cocteau Twins Christmas song.

Just remembered another book that I read when at school. Apart from all of the usual, Lord of the Flies, 1984, Animal Farm and various John Wyndham, there was also Jerome K Jeromes, Three Men in a Boat. Don't know why I suddenly remembered that.

Another 40⁰C+ day today. There is a total fire ban and some parts of the state already have bushfires.

The Epstein coverup will go down as one of the greatest scandals and miscarriages of justice in U.S. history. Everyone involved with Epstein’s victims or with the coverup needs to be prosecuted and go down in shame. It does not matter if they are GOP or Dems! Repost if you agree. #BlueCrew

Sydney weather....... We have 40⁰C here today.

Just finished reading (again), "Let the Right One In." So tonight will be the original Swedish version of the movie, followed by the US version. Both are equally as good though I prefer the Swedish version.

Wordle in 3 moves.

open.spotify.com/track/5QXmDu... I thought we would have an Hawaiian Christmas next.

open.spotify.com/track/341h4V... Last Christmas song for today.