Starting to understand this - well almost. Connections Puzzle #1074 🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟦🟦🟦🟦

They all make three portions. Come on, guys. FOUR judges. It’s not that hard. #masterchefau

That’s not dolmades. They need to be much bigger. My Greek dad would not be impressed. #masterchefau

Connections Puzzle #1072 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟩🟩🟩🟩

Finally we're having some rain. Tasmania is so dry. And while it's bleary out there it's very much welcomed!

But of a mess today. It’ll be good when I actually understand what I’m doing!!! Connections Puzzle #1071 🟦🟩🟪🟩 🟩🟨🟨🟨 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟩🟨🟩🟨 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩

I have no idea how I got there. 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️ Connections Puzzle #1069 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟦🟦🟦🟦

Still trying to get my head around this. Pleased to solve it. Connections Puzzle #1068 🟪🟩🟦🟨 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟦🟦🟦🟦

Rick Stein. A conventional non-viral cook! #MasterChefau

Poh and Kahn look so good together. Matchy matchy ♥️ ♥️♥️ #masterchefau

At least a guest who can cook!! #masterchefau

Seriously, Masterchef has lost it this season. A week full of food prep based on likes and on the judgements of spurious influencers who are questionable based on their credentials & ability to judge flavour & technique. Desperate attempt at trying to attract Gen Z'ers to watch #masterchefau

What is it with his use of MC’s kitchen equipment? Cold oven and luke warm fryer oil. Now killing the taco press! #masterchefau

Andy has such a supercilious look about him when he’s about to get stuck into someone’s dish negatively. Not edifying. #masterchefau

Last night didn’t switch the oven on. Tonight luke warm oil. Sheesh #masterchefau

Missed the start. What is the challenge? Clearly fruit desserts? #masterchefau

Navy will join Pink in the black apron cook. I can feel it already. #Masterchefau

Luke’s looks a mess. #Masterchefau

@bsky.app are you down? Can’t see the timeline.

Sugar-coated fillet steak is a sacrilege. #Masterchefau

Six judges. Two minute slices of spatchcock. How does that work? #MasterChefAU

The spatchcock is now burnt … and ‘bouncing’! 😂 #masterchefau

The New Zealand's national anthem brings strong emotions for me because it's in both Maori and English. Time for us to give similar recognition in our national anthem to our First Nations People. Long overdue.

While we're talking about the multi-million dollar fuel saving advertising campaign, how much fuel is being used for the PM's trips to Singapore and now Malaysia and Brunei? Why not a round trip? #optics

Powerful message to the Tasmanian Upper House today. I signed it too although it didn't make it into the published version. I'm sure there were many more like me. Over to you now LegCo. Let's get rid of this abominable and spurious 'sport'. #politas #auspol

We have snow - taken from my front windows just now!

Stumbled on SisterS series (on Stan) - quite brilliant! Written by the two lead actors, Sarah Goldberg and Susan Stanley about Canadian and Irish half sisters who find each other & what happens as they look for their Irish father. Comedy & pathos intertwined. Loved it. m.imdb.com/title/tt2088...

Hobart current (2pm) temp … after a very cool summer. 😢

Still enjoying @abcnewsbot.bsky.social Sabra Lane reading the weekend TV news in Tasmania. Such a breath of fresh air. I feel like she’s having a conversation with us rather than just reading a news bulletin. A delight to listen to and watch.

Amazing rain in Hobart overnight and so far, today. Hugely needed!!

Can’t understand why burn offs are done on a weekend. A stunning autumn day in Hobart ends with a pall of thick white smoke all over the city, mountain and working its way to the northern suburbs when people are likely preparing for barbecue dinners or finishing off at sporting events. Crazy.

Love our regular weekly shop at Hill St. Some beautiful berries and apples today along with locally grown veg and eggs. And a heads up for Tasmanian Lakker Chocolates (in pic) by Belgian-trained pastry chef and chocolatier Dimitri Smet and his wife, Jae. Unbelievably delicious dark chocolate.

Treat yourself to a beautiful day out and visit Bangor Vineyard in Dunalley, Tasmania. The perfect spot for lunch on an absolutely glorious day.

How good is Sabra Lane reading TAS weekend news on @abcnewsbot.bsky.social? Just love her calm and authoritative tone. Absolute professional.

Vale Jon Kudelka (1972-2026). He was one of the sharpest political cartoonists this country has ever produced. He saw through the folly and cant but never let it dim his own warmth or decency. Thoughts are with his family. You can read his essay on cartooning here: satpa.pe/fZGzqRE

So sad to report that award-winning Australian cartoonist #JonKudelka has passed away. Jon had an acerbic wit and amazing intellect that was reflected in his cartoons and his public commentary. He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Go well, Jon.

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@rogueytwinkles.bsky.social thought you’d like to see my hydrangeas. I’m fortunate the bush is on the side of our garage and not in direct sun so no matter the heat (which isn’t as bad as Melbourne), they survive. Today 26 deg.

Anyone heard from Jon Kudelka recently? His absence from this platform after his regular wry contributions is worrying. Thinking positive thoughts for him and his health challenges.

Bethell has shown how thoughtful, strategic batting pays dividends. Bazball advocates, aka McCullum and Stokes, take note. #Ashes

Why is the Barmy Army allowed to sing Jerusalem at the start of play as the bowler bowls the first ball to a batter? If there was any respect for the game this should be sung leading to the start of each day, or batters should be allowed to stand to one side until the 'anthem' is completed. #Ashes

Mighty effort Steve Smith and big shout out to fellow Tasmanian, Beu Webster!!! Such gritty determination which is what the #Ashes is all about.

Says it all seeing McCullum with a grin on his face and his feet on the desk in the players’ room all morning to put one leg down when the last wicket fell. Arrogance right there. #Ashes

On the grapevine, hearing Font PR is closing down. Becher retiring and Brad doing his own thing. Interesting times. #politas

@bsky.app is asking for verification of age to comply with Australian #socialmedia laws, yet the auto date picker doesn't work properly. Frustrating.

Influence of Cummins. Walks onto the ground. They get a wicket. #ashes

Seems someone decided yesterday's post was cartoon material 😊 #politas

No doubt that with today's event and the rain, it's clear Parliament's lawns need a roof. #politas

That was an innings for the history books. #Ashes #TheAshes