Shared today on Twitter

I’m definitely suffering the post-conference slump. 😞


Techies Still Think They’re the Good Guys. They’re Not. | Backchannel https://t.co/5eXBzwZNmL // THIS. (And don’t think Aussie startups are immune either!)


One of the best responses I’ve seen: https://t.co/HP4HAGZnur https://t.co/8M8mwQfRH8


RT @JohnCohen1: Trump robot in the Hall of Presidents looks like a 71-year-old Chucky doll. https://t.co/yLCBmhpNvG


@AshKyd For an organiser, there’s always another conference. #lca2018 coming up in January! πŸ˜‰


@Mandy_Kerr @lynnlangit Thanks. Just the usual “end of a big project” comedown, I think.


@FakeSamRitchie @tinypang I think the point is that they were just egg tarts, NOT COOKIES. πŸ˜›


Incidentally, if anyone would like to put their hand up to help mentor on the day, just let me know! https://t.co/kQeifzQ5qx


If you’re going to #LCA2018, you’re in for a treat. Just working out logistics for the Art + Tech miniconf EXHIBITION. See cool stuff, then learn how folks created it!


@mark_sabbatical That’s the one! Happy to add you to the mentor list. πŸ™‚


@Reidyd It’ll be on Saturday, Feb 3 if that works for you!


@Alegrya We’ve got talks from both a knitter and a crocheter happening! πŸ™‚


@ijayessbe Just sent you an invitation!


@developerjack @glasnt It’s like I’m putting together the AVENGERS OF CONFERENCE SPEAKING or something! Inviting you both to the team. Details coming soon.


@developerjack Whoops. I may have just invited you to be the facilitator. Clicked the wrong button! I’ll get it fixed. πŸ™‚


@developerjack @glasnt She did a YOW event this year! Getting there…


@IngaPflaumer Invited you!


@Mandy_Kerr @glasnt I thought you were gonna organise one in Perth!


@DrRhysPockett @linuxconfau That sucks. πŸ™


@auxesis Check your email!


RT @spokeskitten: I don’t do hexes, but I won’t deny I thought about it https://t.co/yAINfTZIRp


RT @fbz: i put one more batch up: https://t.co/yrt7v44aQK https://t.co/uPYHsucXW9


I cry every time Harry’s “Dad” saves them with the Patronus. 😭🦌


@stowball *pours one out for Homesite*


Just realised how appropriate it was to watch Prisoner of Azkaban while knitting this. #prongslives 🦌 https://t.co/lWZpqUVCML https://t.co/P71oMBj0QD


@TheRealBnut @crankymate Same! I actually got an “o rly?” from TwitterJoel today. Made my week. πŸ˜‚


@mobywhale I think I’ve got enough volunteers for now, but I’ll let you know if/when anybody pulls out. Be great to have you as backup!!


@noopkat I didn’t realise you were home! We would’ve had you as a guest at YOW if we’d known. πŸ™‚


@noopkat Glad the visa thing got sorted with less stress this time!


RT @alexandraerin: “Think of all the technological advancements we’d lose if we stifle even negative ideas like homophobia!”

Alan Turing:…


RT @KirstenMinshall: This is A* bullshit., pay no attention as it will make you 100% miserable.

Instead: ‘Work like the tortoise not the h…


@catehstn @chiuki Thanks to the both of you. Really enjoyed this project!


@pratiba Thanks! I think I’ve got enough volunteers for now, but I’ll let you know if/when anybody pulls out. πŸ™‚


RT @oureric: “I thought the old lady dropped it into the ocean at the end.”

I have been flummoxed by this mystery for 20 years! AN INVEST…


Started my day by churning home-made mango ice cream. 😊 https://t.co/ac4N44JcED https://t.co/Yvw2j9Hm2z


@randomknits SUPER CUTE!


RT @aurynn: This is utter garbage, it is contempt culture and the driver of all that is wrong in our industry. https://t.co/94Z86YTMrm



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