Rein in the Clowns
Jun. 9th, 2025 01:00 pm![[syndicated profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/feed.png){kind=small}
cakewrecks_feedWARNING: Parents, there be funny business ahead!
Bakers, will someone please get a handle on these clown cakes?
"Woo woo woo!"
Wait. Let me rephrase that.
What I mean is, I'm seeing a lot of funny business lately...
Don't tell me this candle placement wasn't intentional.
(But do feel free to share a burning pee joke. That'd be hilarious.)
...and at some point we just have to ask SWEET MERCY WHAT IS THAT CLOWN DOING?!
Keep it up, Chuckles, and someday you'll be juggling one less dancing dog, if you catch my drift. (You know, tripping the blue elephant? Cooling the cream pie? Honking the big shoe?)
Hey, Bozo! Get those hands where I can see 'em!
Look, I'm all for romance, but did the Wizard display teach us nothing?
And I'm not sure these censor dots are the solution, either:
Though I suppose it does beat the alternative. [shudder]
Thanks to Dominique G., Jeny F., Kara P., Ibo, Melanie T., & Robin M., who are, suspiciously, all smiles.
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P.S. Is your life boring? Does your soul yearn for adventure? Are you waiting for the universe to send you a sign?
Then here:
The Yodeling Pickle
Also the universe says "hi."
(Listen, if you can't think of anything to do with an 8-inch plastic yodeling pickle, then I can't help you.)
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And from my other blog, Epbot:
Monday 09/06/2025
Jun. 9th, 2025 01:04 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
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3_good_things_a_day2) All kinds of yummy vegetables and fruit
3) The sun has broken through the clouds, it makes such a difference
Apartment update: furniture
Jun. 8th, 2025 06:39 pmfeuervogel(I went to IKEA 6 times in the last week, I think. I am SO done.)
My cute, retro-look fridge was delivered, and I got it plugged in and running. It's 144 cm tall (shorter than me, slightly) and has a top freezer with a door rather than the more typical bottom drawer freezer. I don't like them! It's hard to put cookie sheets or any sort of baking thing I need to freeze first in them.
I also installed clip-on blinds in the large, south-facing windows. We're not allowed to drill in the window frames, but they sell blinds that attach with clips that go over the top and bottom of the frame, so I got a few of those.
Saturday, Ricki and 2 derby friends came over and built my bed and desk, and after they had to leave, Ricki and I built the last 2 pieces of furniture. So I'll be able to occupy the place once the kitchen is installed (after I get back from the US).
Today I went over to the new apartment to break down the assload of boxes into smaller pieces that will fit in the mailbox-sized paper bin (they open to a vault below the street; I have no idea how that works). A lot of the previous boxes only got sort-of broken down, and I own a box cutter (more like a craft knife, really, and I didn't think about it until this morning, of course; having it over there for the last week would have made my life easier). So they're currently stacked up in my new apartment waiting to be taken down at some point when the vault has been emptied. (I think I filled it a lot.)
The main reason I went over was to meet with a guy from TaskRabbit to get an estimate on the kitchen install. He thinks it'll be a full day's work :| but I have no confidence in my ability to do it correctly myself, so I'll happily pay someone to do it for me. (I'm not even thinking about moving again for at least 5 years, if not 10. Moving is a huge pain in the ass.) And since I was paying him for an hour's work for just the consultation, he connected the one lamp I have installed.
The movers are coming July 11; I will probably spend the entire previous week (except when I'm at the new place waiting on the kitchen) putting everything into boxes. I've already started the task, but it's hard when you're still using a lot of the things.
I have an electricity contract and an internet contract. I'll get more lights and figure out a washer and vacuum when I get back. I have a few washers, vacuums, and toasters faved on Saturn that I can decide on later. Or go look at in person and then decide.
And in 2 days, I go to the US for 3 weeks. This timing is not great!
Sunday Sweets: Boredom Busters
Jun. 8th, 2025 01:00 pmcakewrecks_feedBored? How can you possibly be bored? School's only been out three weeks!
Well, why don't you read a book?
(By Charm City Cakes)
You said you wanted to finish the Harry Potter series this summer. You can borrow my copies.
(Spoiler alert: Voldemort did it.)
(I am SO funny.)
Weren't there some songs you wanted to download? You could do that.
(By Queen City Bake Shop)
Oh, you already did?
Well, we could play Scrabble.
(Submitted by Ainsley B., and made by Cake Central user ToniRod)
No, I don't always win. Besides, everybody knows "syzygy" is a word.
Well, do you want to go on a bike ride?
(By ozcake)
They're both flat? Uh, when were you going to tell us?
OK. Fine. Ummm, do you want to help me make cookies?
No, sorry, we're out of chocolate chips.
Oh, I know, why don't you call some friends and go swimming?
(By Short and Sweets)
You could all have a picnic in the backyard afterwards,
(By My Two Sweetie Pies)
...and then we could set up a tent and you can have a sleepover.
(By Hilary Rose Cupcakes)
I'm sure you didn't actually hear wolves howling last night. It was the neighbor's dog. And the backyard is fenced.
No? Well, what about a movie? Does a movie sound good?
(By Cakes by Roselyn)
No, it has to be rated PG. We talked about this...
Look, I've given you a lot of fun options, and you've said no to all of them. I guess I can always find you some chores to do! I need help transplanting those seedlings.
(Submitted by Danette T., "sprout" toppers made by mimicafe Union)
And when's the last time you cleaned your room?
(By Mary Lazarides)
Well, at least make the bed. And see if you can find the dog's leash. And, Sweetie, Christmas was six months ago. Maybe it's time to put away the reinbear?
Sweetie? Where are y...?
Are you playing Minecraft again?
(That's 1,025 individually placed squares. WOW.)
Ok, but just thirty minutes. Then, your room!
Happy Sunday!
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And from my other blog, Epbot:
Sunday 09/06/2025
Jun. 8th, 2025 09:11 amlhune posting in 3_good_things_a_day2) Dinner at my parents where hopefully the “music” will not be heard indoors
Edit because of the weather ^^
3) Went to a plant/flower fair in another park and enjoyed a lovely drink in front on the manor in the sunshine
PostSecret on CBS Sunday Morning
Jun. 8th, 2025 12:03 ampost_secret_feedThe post PostSecret on CBS Sunday Morning appeared first on PostSecret.
Saturday 07/06/2025
Jun. 7th, 2025 11:36 amlhune posting in 3_good_things_a_day2) I already did most of my to-do-list including the clean bedlinen for tonight
3) Yummy soup for lunch
Expectation Vs. Reality
Jun. 6th, 2025 01:00 pmcakewrecks_feedSometimes, you have a specific item you want replicated in cake.
You know, like a camcorder.
(Really?)
(Oh. Ok. Really.)
Well, no problem. They can do that!
That's one for the record books.
And with all the company picnics out there, you know bakers can freehand logos like nobody's business:
See? Just like nobody's business!
Or how about trying an entire building?
It's all in the airbrush.
Enough business, though. What do you say we loosen things up with something a little... sexy?
Mrow.
Uh...
Well, on the bright side, at least the baker was generous with the serving sizes!
Because anything less would have been a waist.
Thanks to, Emily C., Bridey, & Anony. And hey, you know what they say! "A moment with these hips on your lips, and your hips...I mean, your LIPS...no. Wait. Look. There's an old saying in Tennessee. Or was it Taiwan? Anyway. Fool me once, shame on..uh...look, you can't get fooled again, is what I'm saying. Sooo. Yeah.
[dramatic eyebrow lift]
Strategery.
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P.S. In case this post wasn't painful enough:
Exceptionally Bad Dad Jokes
There are a lot of "dad joke" books out there, but this one has awesome ratings AND the word "spiffing" on the cover, so it's a clear winner.
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And from my other blog, Epbot:
Friday 06/06/2025
Jun. 6th, 2025 10:26 amdark_kana posting in 3_good_things_a_day1) I'm feeling better. But I'm going to hold myself to my day of prescribed rest
2) I'm hopefully gonna finish a crochet project today
3) very early night in. I want to be able to enjoy my weekend at a Nerd/sience festival...
Because Patience and Kindness are Overrated
Jun. 5th, 2025 01:00 pmcakewrecks_feedI didn't think it'd been that long since my wedding reception, but apparently I'm already behind the times. Used to be, folks just clinked their glasses any time they wanted the happy couple to kiss.
Now I see bakers are taking it a step further:
And then some.
Don't see it? Here, let me zoom in:
Now, cue the music, DJ! It's time for the groom to DANCE.
Thanks to Heather C. for finally finding a wedding wreck to rival "faith, hope, thrust."
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P.S. You probably know The Holderness Family for their song parodies and silliness (the Thriller one did me in, omigosh), and now they wrote a book!
Everybody Fights, So Why Not Get Better At It?
It's getting all rave reviews, definitely worth checking out!
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And from my other blog, Epbot:
Thursday 05/06/2025
Jun. 5th, 2025 09:37 amdark_kana posting in 3_good_things_a_day1) I thought I just had a cold, but apparently I have the flu. So 3 days rest. Means also sleeping in while hubby brings our daughter to school,
2) lots of tea,
3) and lots of reading inbetween naps
Save The Cakes
Jun. 4th, 2025 01:00 pmcakewrecks_feedDid you know that, every day, thousands of cakes go unpurchased?
It's true. These shunned desserts sit lonely and unloved on bakery shelves...
...only to eventually be shipped off to the day-old bread outlet.
But it doesn't have to be this way.
For a reduced price, you can help these poor, unwanted cakes find a place where they will be loved, cherished,
...and eaten.
That place being your belly.
Yes, your contribution can help provide loving tummies for rejected wrecks!
And just think: for the price of a candy bar, you can help turn these stale, unwanted, frosting-slathered sugar bombs...
...into a continuous sugar-high for someone else's hyperactive children.
And really, isn't that what we all want?
So please, visit your local bakery today, and save the cakes. For our future. For our children. And, for the love of Betty Crocker, tell them to stop making cupcake cakes while you're there.
I really can't take this kind of thing much longer.
Thank you.
Thanks to our "generous" "sponsors" Carly R., Garrett B., Jill B., Cheryl, Sabra L., Rasha H., and Dan & Christine M.
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P.S. Hey, it's hot out there. Your car needs a sun shade. So if you need one anyway, why NOT turn your car into a Pixar character?
:D
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And from my other blog, Epbot:
Wednesday 04/06/2025
Jun. 4th, 2025 10:06 amlhune posting in 3_good_things_a_day2) Time to read
3) Delicious tea from whittards
Tae Kwon "DO'H"
Jun. 3rd, 2025 01:00 pmcakewrecks_feedApproach, students.
You have come to me asking that I be your guide along this tale of Wreckage, but first I should mention that little Kyle here is taking Tae Kwon Do:
I should also probably stop calling him "little" Kyle.
After all, he could be earning his "Black Blet:"
(Presumably by doing step aerobics.)
Or, he might look like this:
(And wouldn't that be a boot to the head?)
Or - OR - he might know 6-year-old Mercedes here:
And, shoot, that's one little pistol I aim to avoid.
(I hear she's got a hair-trigger temper.)
Thanks to Heather H., Heather D., Liz M., and Kelsey E., for today's round of bullet points.Now, let us rejoin the mind to the body and meditate upon this wisdom.
Nyaa nyaa!
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And because I believe we should all celebrate our accomplishments:
I Got Out Of Bed Today Tee
More colors and styles at the link!
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And from my other blog, Epbot:
Tuesday 03/06/2025
Jun. 3rd, 2025 11:17 amdark_kana posting in 3_good_things_a_day1) a day at the office with all the colleagues. So lots of talking and laughing ^^
2) yum leftovers for lunch
3) a very lazy evening planned :D