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It's Friday 07/10/2026. Hey, What's Going On! (lemmy.world)
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My father in-law got me a Weber Kettle grill as an early birthday present. I assembled it yesterday and plan on using it today for some burgers. It's being baptized by a thunderstorm right now.

Lana and Hazel snuggling with me.

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[–] Lexam@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

No, just a random one. I have never been to IKEA, even though we have one here. I keep meaning to go to try the swedish meatballs.