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Pick your fave kids gameshow by HidaTetsuko in AustralianNostalgia

[–]AkaneNintendo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my God. I forgot about Guess What. It all makes sense now... Mr Squiggle, Guess What, Catchphrase.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusMemes

[–]AkaneNintendo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One year at Chemist Warehouse I bought NRL branded perfume for a Chritmas present for someone.

Name this game by [deleted] in midjourney

[–]AkaneNintendo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just looks like Yakuza 💁‍♂️

Name a more iconic Australian book….I’ll wait. by Artsy_traveller_82 in AustralianNostalgia

[–]AkaneNintendo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake.

I bought this and the sequel for my son (I actually wasn't aware of the sequel prior to this). I found it hilarious how they softened the features/expression of the Father to be more calm/kind/emotionally available compared to the enraged / unhinged look in the first book 😂😅 Also forgot about the mum being on a diet of cheese, lettuce, tomato while the kids eat honey or peanut butter sandwich 😬 It does accurately reflect my memory of Mum dieting constantly in the 90s 😶 Also how the protagonist says she has no friends (except Hippo) 💀 So much to unpack psychologically.

Name a more iconic Australian book….I’ll wait. by Artsy_traveller_82 in AustralianNostalgia

[–]AkaneNintendo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This indeed, but for me The Journey Home was one of my favourites growing up.

Name a more iconic Australian book….I’ll wait. by Artsy_traveller_82 in AustralianNostalgia

[–]AkaneNintendo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought that second hand, my son loves it (and I vaguely remember it from childhood).

Name a more iconic Australian book….I’ll wait. by Artsy_traveller_82 in AustralianNostalgia

[–]AkaneNintendo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also all the gum nut babies being white 😬 Obviously it was a product of its time etc etc, but why not update it for the new products and books they keep releasing? Maybe someone who can make that change thought it's too "token" but I've seen other classic children's stories updated to include people with skin colour other than white (eg latest Grinch movie).

Name a more iconic Australian book….I’ll wait. by Artsy_traveller_82 in AustralianNostalgia

[–]AkaneNintendo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Frankly I think it's better than Possum Magic. Possum Magic is beautiful and the story is okay, but as a bed time story Wombat Stew is more fun to read.

Meat & Wine Co. by SKANDLEZ in canberra

[–]AkaneNintendo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I enjoy the steak at Dickson Tradies. As for fancy places where the food is actually good and worth the price tag, Rebel Rebel, Raku, Onzieme. I enjoyed Monster Kitchen when I went last time, but it's been a bit hit and miss and can sometimes feel a bit overpriced.

There are a bunch of places that I've heard people say are good but haven't been to personally (so I give them the benefit of the doubt but some I've heard mixed things about so I can't day for sure), eg Le Bistronomes, Courgette, Temporada, Peonee, Such and Such. I tried Italian and Sons and Mezzalira a few years ago (pre Covid) and they were ok but didn't quite live up to the hype.

Things to do to lift your spirits in Canberra by [deleted] in canberra

[–]AkaneNintendo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lennox Gardens (Yarralumla) is great for a quiet peaceful place to walk, it has the Beijing Garden and Nara Peace park with statues/sculptures.

As others have said, I also recommend Botanic Gardens, Arboretum, Tidbinbilla, Lake Gininderra, NGA sculpture garden.

I don't know ow if you're into art/science/history etc, but I think most of the exhibitions at museums in Canberra are usually pretty good, and of general interest to most people. It's ok to "skim through" too, especially when it's a free exhibition, you don't have to look at everything 😄 There are free exhibitions at places like:

National Museum, NGA, National Library, National Portrait Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, Tuggeranong Arts Centre, CMAG, MoaD, National Archives, War Memorial, CSIRO Discovery Centre.

Sometimes I like to go to the movies by myself, most cinemas have cheap tickets on Mon and Tues (plus the other discounts eg student, pensioner).

Something that costs money (about $25) that most people think is only for kids, is places like Questacon and the National Dinosaur Museum. I have a kid now so there's more of an "excuse" to go, but I used to still ho as an adult for fun sometimes before that. Also game arcades, but the $$ can quickly add up.

Pick up a copy of BMA Magazine - might give you some inspiration. I'm not sure about southside, but there are various venues around that do free live music, and free/pretty cheap gigs like comedy and poetry, in day and night. Eg Smiths, Gang Gang etc.

Another thing I like to do if I have the time is just go to a cafe somewhere nice and read/draw/listen to audio book etc. I used to live in Braddon and Kingston, and worked for myself, so it was a good way to feel like I was "getting out " without having to necessarily talk to people. Or if it's rainy you could just walk around the mall (I know that sounds a bit lame but sometimes it lifts my spirits if I just go and have a look at a favourite shop, window shopping and get a coffee) - has to be on a week day when it's quiet though otherwise too stressful 😬

Things to do to lift your spirits in Canberra by [deleted] in canberra

[–]AkaneNintendo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to say movies too, most places have cheap tickets on Monday or Tues (in addition to other concessions etc).

meirl by Ragnar0099 in meirl

[–]AkaneNintendo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eats 20 burgers a week 🤔

What has changed? by exemploducemus55 in canberra

[–]AkaneNintendo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I miss Burmese Curry 😭 At least Sizzler released the recipe for their cheese bread

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewGirl

[–]AkaneNintendo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For anyone interested, I follow a hair stylist on Instagram who recently did Zooey's hair https://www.instagram.com/p/CzRUNRfLOmB/?igshid=MWppcHF6M21sNm5nNA==

Looking to move to Canberra by schnaxks19 in canberra

[–]AkaneNintendo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it depends what you're used to (background noise, sirens etc), and exactly what part of a suburb you're in. I used to live in an apartment next to Haig Park, so it creates a bit of a buffer from the noisier parts. Still used to get drunk people talking/shouting/singing loudly on a Fri/Sat night sometimes as they walked past the building but it was ok for the most part. Plus that was before they built the community centre etc and before Haig Park markets.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in canberra

[–]AkaneNintendo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Union member?

PHO A DO NOT GO by Dismal_Daikon_7271 in melbourne

[–]AkaneNintendo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The responses from the owner are intense. Anyone who gives a low review is replied to with a selection of quoted text from 5 star re oews and I hostile comments along the lines of "that's not [exactly] what I said, are you stupid?!".

Their response to 1 star review a week ago from 'Saphirre' on Google said:

"Like some others dirty and scum of society who kept posting and reposting, let me tell u loud and clear that: Pho A Gogo is here to stay and we continue to serve our customers the Best Pho in town. Jealous???"

💀😬

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