Mr Snook and the 9pm fireworks.
Author: Kris
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I jumped on a giant bean bag.
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Blues Point is HEAVING! 9pm fireworks about to start…
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New Year’s Eve in Sydney. Try not to be jealous.
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Meet Tiffany!
Bring on 2012!
I know I’ve been quiet lately. Big things are happening, but I’ve been enjoying the past week’s vacation too much to sit in front of a computer. One thing we’ve been doing is looking at bicycles. We checked out Cheeky Transport in Newtown, and then yesterday we visited Atelier de Vélo and Clarence Street Cyclery. At Clarence Street, we discovered it was the last day of their Christmas sale… and they happened to have a great deal on a Trek 2012 7.4 FX WSD bike. Four hours later, I was riding it home! The Snook came to meet me and we did a slow 8K through the CBD to the Rocks and then home again via Darling Harbour. It’s been a while since I rode a bike, and I’ve never ridden such a fancy one before. It’s going to take some practice!I suppose I should mention why I got the bike. This is the really big news: I got a new job. A couple weeks ago, a friend and former colleague called me up with an offer to join him at Sitback. I met with the company founders, visited the office, and chatted with some employees. There was no interview as such; they were trying to sell me on the idea of coming there. (Very flattering!) I’ve been in my current role for three years, and I’ve been wondering if it’s time for a change. This was the perfect opportunity. I gave notice at my current role before Christmas, and I finish up on January 20. Then I start at Sitback on the 23rd! I will be their sole Business Analyst, writing specs for all the exciting projects they’re working on. One very cool aspect of the job is that the offices are down in the Rocks not far from the Snook’s office at Walsh Bay. We’re going to be able to commute together! That’s why I was excited to get a bicycle. The ride is fairly short – only about 4.5km – but it’s a lot faster on a bike than on the bus. I’ll miss my weekly workout at Spudds, of course, but I’m hoping to still get over there for the occasional evening class. Luckily some of my new colleagues are sporty and apparently we’ve got gym access there as well. I can’t wait!
Needless to say, I’m very excited for all the new changes coming in 2012!
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New frock for New Year’s Eve. Red shoes, red lips.
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Shared today on Twitter
@drkknits @mrs_sockvictim @knitterjp @knitdra Oh, I’ve already paid for it. 😛
@imdominating Holy crap. Well done!
Coffee and bicycles? Awesome. (@ Atelier de Vélo) http://t.co/Gqr3mUTt
I just unlocked the Level 2 “Fresh Brew” badge on @foursquare! In it to win it! http://t.co/IfhcDj3J
Bike shopping in the city… http://t.co/ZeTaq5Nl #pose @Gap
Discovered Clarence St Cyclery has good sale on… so, I got a bike! It was more than last car I bought. (Granted, Renault Encores = cheap.)
@supercres I pick it up at 5pm. Pics are definitely forthcoming. 🙂
This is the bike I got: http://t.co/PdiwUuaB
@makarakarn @bowenvale321 It’s this one: http://t.co/w20QoQnk. Picking it up at 5pm!
@randomknits The ones with basket and streamers were like $400 more and weighed a TON. I decided to be practical.
@gilmae I think I can put one on later if I want… 🙂
@venks79 Thanks! Going to pick it up now and have a practice ride. 🙂
My new bike! I need to give her a name… http://t.co/rs7GYd8X
@jezfletcher I didn’t! I hadn’t even planned on buying a bike today, much less a blue one. 🙂
@jezfletcher There may have been a psychological component. But this model only came in blue…
Yes, I think “Tiffany” is a very good name for a blue bicycle. (Brilliant idea from @gadgetgirl70!)
Many thanks to Penny & Claire at @thecyclery and Mike at @atelierdevelo for helping today. LOVING my new Trek 2012 7.4 Fx bike!
@witty_knitter @SandraHW Yikes! Hope she (and you) are okay!
WTF. Loud bangs in Chippo again. Gunshots? Repeatedly tonight. Always in groups of 2.
@richbuggy That is the simplest explanation, I agree. Just a little loud and scary!
Pacey Witter Hotness Restrospectfug: http://t.co/wmojoXqB. You’re welcome. (cc @imdominating)
Excerpt from The Winds of Winter: http://t.co/wY1KcSkv (cc @drkknits)
Outcome of yesterday’s 8K bike ride: my butt is SORE. Guess I’m going to have to get used to it…
@bowenvale321 Thanks. Any tips for must-have bike commute essentials? So far I’ve just got helmet & lock. Snook has tire pump already…
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My new bike! I need to give her a name…
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Shared today on Twitter
Beer, burger, cricket, sunshine… (@ Camperdown Hotel (HQ)) http://t.co/3C140Tzm
@blakkat We did that this year and haven’t regretted it a bit!
@nehadk @DDsD My Mom (in the US) is on an iPhone, so I can send her free SMS from mine. Also a ton of apps (for other platforms) that do it.
@Mecca_Espresso Heya, are any of the Syd CBD coffee bars open tomorrow? I need a caffeine fix!! (cc @randomknits @gilmae)
@Mecca_Espresso @atelierdevelo Sounds great! Thanks for the quick reply. 🙂
Um, anybody know what that giant loud bang we just heard in Chippendale was??
Homemade “Boathouse Snapper Pie” courtesy of @the_snook. Took a lot longer to make than eat! http://t.co/K0V4DVpT
@codepo8 I wouldn’t have guessed you were one of those “Bro-ny” guys!
@misswired Whoa! That was a couple hours later tho, so probably unrelated.
I really should know better than to look at the Destash thread. But if I don’t, then @mrs_sockvictim will own ALL the Felted Tweed!
