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Twitter Updates for 11-01-2011

New blog post: Tonights sketchiness – Claire/QD http://www.sci-fi-fox.com/?p=731 01:33:43, 2011-01-11
@AdriOfTheDead "Zombies are my spirit animal" Would make a wonderful T-shirt. *steals* in reply to AdriOfTheDead 01:40:27, 2011-01-11
#mondayconfession I really want a scotch egg. #guiltypleasures 01:48:35, 2011-01-11
@howardtayler http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP6xbbrENAs Cook, eat & be merry! in reply to howardtayler 01:50:07, 2011-01-11
@LupusLondonwolf The only car there built to survive going underwater is the only one that's driven away in time. in reply to LupusLondonwolf 13:54:35, 2011-01-11
On the phone to the bank checking something of concern.. 15:06:05, 2011-01-11
In the workshop, playing with my wood. 16:13:06, 2011-01-11
While dismantling the stairs out front, small boy & mother walked by. "It's a man banging" she says. ¬_¬; 16:26:57, 2011-01-11
I asked if he wanted to know what I was doing & she complimented my hearing. Showed fascinated child what mahogany was & could be made into. 16:28:20, 2011-01-11
We could all do with being more childlike at times. 16:28:42, 2011-01-11
12 stair treads down. All 1-1/8" thick, like the previous mahogany. After trimming back to good, should be 7-3/8" by about 28". #gotwood 16:37:55, 2011-01-11
@TinyTeaDragon *giggles and hugs* in reply to TinyTeaDragon 17:32:03, 2011-01-11
@bobbyllew With his wife now the legal owner of his business, let's hope Mr Green isn't found being unfaithful anywhere, eh? 17:49:11, 2011-01-11
I uploaded a YouTube video — Webcam video Tue 11 Jan 2011 – "Got wood?" http://youtu.be/DrlFgti3BZA?a 19:48:13, 2011-01-11
@pandalion Tell your friends~ ;3 in reply to pandalion 20:26:06, 2011-01-11
@AdriOfTheDead Good luck! :( in reply to AdriOfTheDead 21:24:52, 2011-01-11
Can anyone recommend a really lightweight freeware webcam recorder? 21:42:29, 2011-01-11
@ashens The last one reminds me of filling in my self-assessment tax return. :( in reply to ashens 22:31:07, 2011-01-11
Looking at recording the webcam with VLC.. 22:55:39, 2011-01-11

Twitter Updates for 10-01-2011

New blog post: "Got wood?" Well, yes, rather a lot. http://www.sci-fi-fox.com/?p=727 00:17:29, 2011-01-10
Mmm, late night cheese.. 01:22:47, 2011-01-10
@JezzKitty http://tumblr.com/xos189ka5g in reply to JezzKitty 02:06:52, 2011-01-10
Just called Oyster helpline. My card was automatically fined £4.40 for touching in too many times. #Oyster 10:46:24, 2011-01-10
An incomplete doesn't escalate to the daily cap! It auto-fines you. That seems against the law to me. #Oyster #Innocentuntilprovenguilty 10:47:07, 2011-01-10
Also the off-peak weekend 1-4 daily cap is now £7.30! WTF! I could have bought a 1-6 Travelcard for £5.50 with my network card! #Oyster 10:48:22, 2011-01-10
The helpline lady also didn't know if Network Cards can be applied to #Oyster. I had been told flat NO at the station. She may call back. 10:49:19, 2011-01-10
Being given a £3.50 refund on the #Oyster. Not much for all the delay, hassle & injury. Also says the Network Card *should* be applicable. 10:53:34, 2011-01-10
@LupusLondonwolf Heh, no. Interesting sure, but a net energy consumer. An enabler of bad habits. in reply to LupusLondonwolf 12:31:33, 2011-01-10
@TheLittlestWolf Happy birthday to you LW! in reply to TheLittlestWolf 13:46:29, 2011-01-10
Fill out your self-assessment tax return online! Get logged out automatically while waiting on hold for telephone help! 13:52:31, 2011-01-10
Telephone help that will refer you to the website you couldn't find the answers on already! 13:53:17, 2011-01-10
Huge box for business description can only contain 42 characters. #TaxReturnOnline 13:59:06, 2011-01-10
January 10th, 14:10; Received 14th call asking if I want a upgrade on my phone. They are now averaging one call every 2 days. #Orange 14:11:43, 2011-01-10
I hate these forms. The bureaucratic jargon just starts dancing all over the page. It's physically painful. 14:15:03, 2011-01-10
Trying not to have a screaming panic attack with each new page. 43% done. #TaxReturnOnline 14:22:28, 2011-01-10
I've been on hold for 20 minutes now. Want to rip the phone out of the wall. #TaxReturnOnline 14:53:59, 2011-01-10
"Thanks for waiting. Just so you know, there's lots of help & advice on our website" AND IF I COULD FIND IT THERE I WOULDN'T BE ON HOLD!! 14:55:04, 2011-01-10
Same 30 second sound loop. Plus taped voice that starts with receiver pickup & background office noise to destroy your sense of hope. 14:56:27, 2011-01-10
Also warning is out of date. The final date for my return is January 2010? 14:58:59, 2011-01-10
I filled out last years Tax Return online, so I don't have a physical copy I can find. And I can't see how to view last years. 15:07:13, 2011-01-10
..so how am I supposed to carry over the exact amount of tax loss if I don't know what it is??? 15:07:54, 2011-01-10
Been logged out again while waiting on hold. I need ONE number from last years form, that's it. 15:36:21, 2011-01-10
Got through to someone. Spoke for 30seconds, now on hold again. 15:40:04, 2011-01-10
The number cant be disclosed over the phone or the HTTPS net connection, but can be sent by unsigned 1st class post to arrive in a few days. 15:45:00, 2011-01-10
Apparently on March 15th, Yahoo will be shutting down Yahoo! Video, & deleting ALL user content. 17:07:36, 2011-01-10
@mothdust Oh, THAT sort of bachelor shopping.. in reply to mothdust 17:08:01, 2011-01-10
@eyebrowsofpower Sort of, but I doubt Poundland will stock any raw materials that classy. in reply to eyebrowsofpower 18:35:31, 2011-01-10
@PennyRed Most laptops you should be able to remove the entire keyboard as one unit. in reply to PennyRed 19:22:19, 2011-01-10
Testing a theory. If I type "Porshe 911 drivers are twats" I will be Twitter-followed by a dealership within the hour. #Twitter 20:54:56, 2011-01-10
..That or a 9/11 conspiracy twitter. 20:55:30, 2011-01-10
Please RT & Read: The agonizing last words of Bill Zeller; the destruction of a life because of childhood abuse. http://t.co/7zX8PRs 22:21:03, 2011-01-10
I don't ask for retweets often, so please RT my previous entry. 22:37:02, 2011-01-10
I've subscribed to belo4kaua's channel on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/user/belo4kaua?feature=autoshare 23:00:35, 2011-01-10

Twitter Updates for 09-01-2011

Why did YouTube recommend to me a video on how to make RDX? All my searches for "TNT" generally also include "minecraft". 15:18:42, 2011-01-09
Surprised the video's been on their since 2009. And it does fill a small gap in knowledge on WW2 era weapons. 15:23:15, 2011-01-09
Got out to Liz's birthday do last night. Nice time, chatting & drinking with some folks. 15:40:45, 2011-01-09
Getting home was a POS tho. Oyster fucked up, missed train getting it fixed at the counter. Fucked up AGAIN on nightbus. 15:42:08, 2011-01-09
Nightbus driver told me to use ticket machine since they don't take cash anymore. Then drives away while I'm putting it in the machine. 15:43:04, 2011-01-09
He stops at the lights 30 yards ahead. I run after and fuck up my ankle again. He drives away. 15:43:52, 2011-01-09
Walked toward Liverpool St from TCR in vain hope of catching last train. Didn't, but night bus to Walthamstow accepted the ticket. 15:44:49, 2011-01-09
Used the last of my cash getting a taxi from Walthamstow. Ankle felt like it had glass jammed in the joint. 15:45:29, 2011-01-09
Gotta call Oyster help line. There was £7.70 on there at the start of the day, so should have capped well before that. Can't have run out. 15:46:26, 2011-01-09
Concentrate on good: Went out, had a nice time. 15:47:46, 2011-01-09
@song_in_heart Going to see if I can get an appointment tomorrow. in reply to song_in_heart 16:41:16, 2011-01-09
I'd like to introduce a bi-monthly "Poundland Hacker" challenge. Spend £5-10 at Poundland, make something from it in 2wks. 17:27:40, 2011-01-09
Build it, get it online, get public to vote, win acclaim. 17:31:29, 2011-01-09
99p Shop and other similar ones also count, of course. 17:34:56, 2011-01-09
@twinklestah Adding you too in reply to twinklestah 18:43:12, 2011-01-09
I liked a YouTube video — The Bizarre World of the Bisexual http://youtu.be/t-4w6NqfLAc?a 21:46:33, 2011-01-09
I liked a YouTube video — bandsaw magic http://youtu.be/YXW55S4X9zo?a 22:12:05, 2011-01-09
I liked a YouTube video — Cardboard Warfare http://youtu.be/hE-ZmwATS8E?a 22:24:57, 2011-01-09

Twitter Updates for 08-01-2011

OMG.
This just made me remember; I have a VGA resolution orange plasma display…(YouTube http://youtu.be/RG2DkjPieX8?a) 00:21:55, 2011-01-08
New blog post: Flashing Lights and Balls http://www.sci-fi-fox.com/?p=722 00:26:54, 2011-01-08
@MrCullen The football fans we shared CF with last year were rather more antisocial than the furries. in reply to MrCullen 00:51:39, 2011-01-08
@AlbinoKitsune So does the presence of a straight male to some. But do you want to be around those with that attitude anyway? in reply to AlbinoKitsune 01:06:07, 2011-01-08
@AlbinoKitsune I'm content to remain delicious eye-candy for those that don't mind tho. in reply to AlbinoKitsune 01:07:03, 2011-01-08
@Lizardbeth "micro acrylic fibres" with air pockets.. isn't that just fleece? Albeit with some odd coatings. in reply to Lizardbeth 01:10:45, 2011-01-08
@Lizardbeth And if it generates heat from moisture, does that mean it's self-drying when washed? What chemical gets hot when wet? O_o in reply to Lizardbeth 01:12:48, 2011-01-08
@MrCullen Well not from me. I can't afford to go. Broke. in reply to MrCullen 01:13:21, 2011-01-08
@Lizardbeth Just wondering how many washes it'd last for. Checking the chemicals. Already found the patent online. XD in reply to Lizardbeth 01:25:21, 2011-01-08
Remarkably durable suits!(YouTube http://youtu.be/4bB9w6zS3i8?a) 12:47:06, 2011-01-08

Twitter Updates for 07-01-2011

Seriously, what is it with Twitter's CPU demand? I type something in and CPU usage leaps to 100%! Each letter takes a half-second to appear! 12:40:24, 2011-01-07
I already have to open Notepad, type there and copy & paste it in or the whole machine lags. For a text-box. 12:41:06, 2011-01-07
@mothdust Latest Java, Firefox 3.6.13, Windows XP, 2.4Ghz CPU, 2Gb RAM. And acts exactly the same on the 1.4Ghz PC in the workshop. in reply to mothdust 13:08:35, 2011-01-07
And checking.. yup, typing this in New Twitter is just as bad. 13:09:23, 2011-01-07
Also love the way I can't do ANYTHING in the browser until the text buffer's fully entered itself after a minute. 13:10:53, 2011-01-07
Trying it in Chrome. Yup, is working a lot faster. CPU's only jumping by 10% per keystroke. 13:12:42, 2011-01-07
Crome IIRC has the fastest Java engine of all. It's optimised for it. 13:14:16, 2011-01-07
What is Twitter doing for typing in FireFox that requires more CPU power that 4 YouTube videos & an mp3 playing at the same time? 13:15:26, 2011-01-07
Santander, thankyou for printing the Bank Copy of my card dispute form on the BACK OF THE CUSTOMER COPY. 14:10:39, 2011-01-07
Also I can post or FAX it back to you, but can't email it? What, you don't have a printer? But then the 1st copy of this WAS blank, so.. 14:12:44, 2011-01-07
Tried calling the support line and got a generic Indian call-centre where the guy could only hear me saying "branch" when I said "dispute". 14:14:17, 2011-01-07
And why have I just been charged £37 by my card protection plan when I pay that monthly?? 14:17:24, 2011-01-07
I swear, I was actually going to be PRODUCTIVE today, not sit around trying to stop the bank from fucking my shit up more. 14:22:24, 2011-01-07
Was I just given a tonne of spin? Does having your card cloned mean they can access all the banks internally-stored information about you? 15:05:02, 2011-01-07
I'm still reasonably sure I don't need the Card Protection Insurance, or the Identity Theft Insurance. 15:10:07, 2011-01-07
The latter more than the former, which the bank itself should take care of, right? 15:10:39, 2011-01-07
Mostly I'm just pissed off that my Nan's xmas gift cheque just got eaten by a once-a-year service bill I've used so little I'd forgotten. 15:13:59, 2011-01-07
Ooh, and there's ANOTHER "Would you like to upgrade?" call from fucking Orange! That's 12-13 now. 15:27:52, 2011-01-07
I feel like punching a hole in a wall. 15:28:17, 2011-01-07
If someone actually just asks "aw, whut's wrong?" I will kill them, and eat their organs. 15:32:04, 2011-01-07
Today has been a total fucking wash-out so far. I'm going to grab some coffee and do some wiring. 16:00:54, 2011-01-07
And hey, two puns in one Tweet. Ennesby would be proud. 16:01:26, 2011-01-07
@MrCullen Has been for years in reply to MrCullen 16:58:10, 2011-01-07
Still full of rage, so reconfiguring the workshop a bit. 17:25:40, 2011-01-07
Should really put some wheels on this transformer. It weighs a lot. Also good for 5500v o/c. No, it's not a flyback, mains. 3300v @500mA. 17:27:30, 2011-01-07
Ah, and a reel of Cat 5e gigabit cable. Probably ~500ft left on the drum. 17:32:38, 2011-01-07
@nerdsoup Hmm, "The Cartoons"? in reply to nerdsoup 17:56:58, 2011-01-07
Little help from a silicone gun and some hand cramp, workshop a little less drafty. 18:40:55, 2011-01-07
Smacked head on shelf. Swore lots. Almost smashed things. OW. 19:04:54, 2011-01-07
OW again. Knee. 19:43:37, 2011-01-07
@AdriOfTheDead Or maybe you *have* already seen it?? #IhavenoideawhatImtalkinabout in reply to AdriOfTheDead 20:29:13, 2011-01-07
The workshop wanted to get my left arm a piercing. My left arm was surprised by this. OW. 20:50:35, 2011-01-07
Twitter now hooked into Facebook. Posting on each separately is a pain, and only Twitter gets archived. :P 20:51:51, 2011-01-07
@retallicka The dare? in reply to retallicka 21:20:53, 2011-01-07
@retallicka Ludum Dare in reply to retallicka 21:26:42, 2011-01-07
@retallicka Isn't it monthly? in reply to retallicka 21:33:16, 2011-01-07
@retallicka Looks like more every 3 months of so. Bother :/ in reply to retallicka 21:35:11, 2011-01-07
Path to door is clear again! Fair bit of floor is clear. Happy to leave this for the night now. More tomorrow. Shower & TCP time. 22:16:35, 2011-01-07
Confused by the blinkyblink <3
Have they made any Pirates of the Caribbean…(YouTube http://youtu.be/RG2DkjPieX8?a) 23:57:20, 2011-01-07