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On my way to the Blue Mountains to visit the Knitters Guild in Blaxland. Weee!
Merrin has a bell to start her meetings! I want a bell!
Great meeting! Blue Mountains group was very welcoming. My “Knitternet” presentation went really well; lots of good questions & discussion.
@witty_knitter Optus want to charge users $10/month to use data they’re already paying for (via laptop tethering). This is a way around it.
And just like that, I’ve reached my daily limit for arguing with racist, homophobic little boys. Sometimes I wonder why I bother!
Normally my handknits get a few comments. But today’s giant Grandpa cardie w/ intarsia map-of-the-world? Not a peep. Maybe they’re scared.
I love it when a plan comes together!
@falkonfly Not Scary! Just daggy. š http://bit.ly/2MFxt
Optus processed unlock request in less than 2 business days! Lesson: get girl to call & work the charm. (Now to procure iPhone 3G Sā¦)
@AusVintageGrrl That’s the plan… Heh heh. (It all hinges upon him being able to find a pre-paid 3GS somewhere. Might be tricksy.)
Harris Farm Broadway’s new deli has chicken breast for $6.99/kg! Also, they’ve hired some cute new guys as spruikers. Shopping WIN.
@AusVintageGrrl Never underestimate what you can find in the dodgy shops of Capital Square, my friend.
@Ezzles Um… Well, people do. And it pays for other people’s salaries. *ducks* I NEVER SAID I WAS PROUD!
@Ezzles Ahhh, we don’t do that one. š
@sharre Knitting flat and sewing is easiest for newbies. Especially the type that are basically squares sewn together!
Hm. Spotlight Search on iPhone doesn’t search text of emails, only to, from, and subject. In case, like me, you were wondering.
I forgot to say – my sore throat didn’t eventuate into anything. I remain free of the Dreaded Lurgy. #temptingfate
Sky is blue! Time for a run.
Standing under a tree. Blue sky was a damn LIE! http://yfrog.com/10kbccj
Just completed a 4.16 km run with @runkeeper, check it out http://bit.ly/Ftig2 #runkeeper
Optus iPhone customers – anybody managed to send MMS yet? I tried a while ago but recipient didn’t get it.
@Bex_the_Femme Sent. Tell me if you get it.
@Dextress YES! Haven’t been able to send or receive myself.
@Bex_the_Femme OOH, PUPPY! I got it!
@Bex_the_Femme Ahhh, so it just took a while! Good, it’s working then.
Managed to send/receive MMS. The sending just seemed to take a little while to arrive.
@justjussi Should work. Search twitter for “iphone vodafone mms.” Other folks have it working.
Heading to the city for knitting at the Grace Hotel. Hope it’s not raining again.
@RTRR Yep, evil Optus. I’m on cheap plan they don’t advertise anymore. Called today to get it unlocked. š
RT @ReDrUmNZ: Free Tethering for Optus AU via iPhone! Hack: http://bit.ly/gpf9y Instructions: http://bit.ly/3G66wI <- Um, worked for me!
@twelveeyes We always take an empty suitcase for Old Navy. Love it! Just watch their wacky (big) sizing. Try everything on.
There are like 40+ homemade peanut butter cookies packed up to go to work today. My team kicked ass this week; they earned it.
@RTRR The real test is whether I can resist. I allowed myself to lick the beaters, but cookies don’t fit with new health kick! š
@redambition He printed me out a graph of the previous three years to shame me. I love my doctor, but that suuuucked.
TweetDeck supposedly available for iPhone now, but it sure as heck ain’t coming up in the Australian App Store. š
Ahh, TweetDeck just appeared in Aussie App Store. Downloading…
@RTRR Nah, but it claims to support it. I only have one account so I haven’t tried it.
An otherwise lovely Greek salad ruined by the balsamic that is now dribbled down my shirt. *sigh*
@RTRR Much better! Got new shoes. I’ve cut back my running; only once so far this week (w/ 2 gym sessions). Will do proper run tomorrow.
@BostonSydney Hey, you’re here now! How ate you settling in?
I feel suspiciously crap. Throat has been sore all day. Please, Mr Lurgy, I thought you were gonna skip me!
Woo! New iPhone OS 3.0 being downloaded right now…
@sharre Ha. Well, I feel partially responsible for sucking some of you in to this iPhone world, so I have to keep you up-to-date!
New OS uploaded with no dramas for me. It adds a couple new apps, like Voice Memo and search. Haven’t used much yet though!
@andrewsayer Nah, mine went through without a hitch at 7.30 this morning.
ARGH. Trying to deal w/ a persistent cynic. How can you go through life ALWAYS assuming the worst of everyone & everything? So frustrating.
@sharre Except he isn’t happily surprised. He WANTS things to work out terribly badly so he’s right. Refuses to accept when they don’t.
@steverunner It happens to everyone who puts him/herself out there. Shrug it off. You have plenty of supporters and fans!
Hooray! Previously sick female co-worker has turned up ready to play soccer, which means I’m off the hook. Phew.
@coach_chris I always liked the idea that the real difference is a race number. If you join a race, you’re a runner no matter how slow.
@noodle_bar Hello! My favorite dish is Yaki Soba with a side of gyoza. Yummmmm….
This “snow in Sydney” business is all a big joke. I’m 10 floors up in East Sydney and I don’t see any. #sydneysnowreport
Anybody know of a good, cheap place in Sydney CBD to get some materials printed/bound?
Me via SMS: “The Internet just died. And we have no meats.” Snook via SMS: “And my bus just rear-ended a Porsche.”
@nocto Rewash. I don’t trust rainwater, especially if it comes off dirty roofs or trees!
@shanea Ugh. If I never see a stupid uni girl wearing black tights under denim cutoffs IN THE MIDDLE OF WINTER again it will be too soon.
Wednesday started with pouring rain and trip to the doctor where I got 2 shots & lecture about my weight. Can’t get any worse, I suppose.
@shanea I have no idea what that means, but congratulations Nerd! š
@justjussi I have a niece that will be PERFECT for. Yay! Lovely dress… Can’t wait to make it.
Ahhhh. It’s only when you get hated by one of your devs that you feel like a real B.A.
@imdominating HAPPY BURFDAY, CUZ!
Oh for god’s sake. They’re going to make me play soccer tomorrow.
@andrewsayer If you are on contract, they’ll do it for free. I looked it up cuz I’m planning to do that myself soon. (Upgrade yay!)
First time at Spudds in a fortnight. I feel wrung out, in a good way. Won’t be able to lift my arms tomorrow though.
Sudden realization: business analyst = stage manager. And just like that, I’m actually using my college degree for something!
Come on, rain! Pour down! (I REALLY don’t want to play soccer.)
@eileenDCoE Got guilted into subbing in for a coed work team. Still hoping my services won’t be needed…
Waiting for train to Milsons Point so I can deliver my knitted outfit to newborn Bryson Burton. Photo forthcoming!
Combination of sleeping baby and sudden downpour precluded pics. But knitted goods have been delivered!
Hahaha… 140 Edward Cullens have been created so far for Sims 3. They do suffer from lack of sparkle though. http://bit.ly/mLTdX
Holy crap. Ice Rink for Winter Festival this week is completely sold out already: http://winterfestival.eventbrite.com/
@misswired There’s some mention of buying tickets at the rink. Don’t know if that was only if any were left over though. But $17 for 45min!
Just completed a 4.24 km run with @runkeeper, check it out http://bit.ly/14dGU7 #runkeeper
Yay! Rest + new shoes + short, slow jog + walk breaks = ZERO shin pain.
Hardcore knitter: grafting toes at 8:20am, then putting socks straight on feet to wear to work. Lovely warm Noro wool socks.
@witty_knitter I debated for 2 seconds, then had a similar reaction to @Bex_the_Femme.
@witty_knitter Hey, good on them. But I’m pretty sure there have been more than that at the ABC Knit Ins.
Guild meeting is going well. About 25 members here, and the Nettles finally turned up!
Woo! #WWKIP has begun. We’ve already passed last year’s total. Gorgeous day. Most of us are sitting outside. Muggles are staring!
Knitters at #WWKIP Sydney. http://yfrog.com/5b98zj
Lunch! Chicken Sanger and beer at #WWKIP day. http://yfrog.com/0vsgdj
Me and @Bex_the_Femme at the end of a very fun #WWKIP Day in Sydney. Final tally was 80 knitters! http://yfrog.com/0pbohtj
Huh. How long has there been a Ferris wheel at Darling Harbour? A bit random. http://yfrog.com/5i46293167j
Some more #WWKIP pics on my Flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dramyjones/
@alyshajane Nah, not this one. I’ve already been to Yahoo’s offices. They’re great though!
The bloody air conditioning is on in here. Luckily I wore a giant jumper.
Belgian Bier Cafe with @shanea, Snook, and @Timmay83’s missus… Beer and sausages were enjoyed.
Preparing for Guild and #WWKIP day. Decided against Feb Lady Sweater in favor of Road to Golden, since I don’t think I’ve shown her off.
@Bex_the_Femme I have one in Feathers you can borrow. š
Anybody know of a good QA contractor available for a couple months? (No recruiters please, want real recommendations!)
I think I officially have shin splints. Run has turned into a walk. At least it’s a pretty day. #fb http://yfrog.com/18lqxj
Just completed a 4.10 km run with @runkeeper, check it out http://bit.ly/EgfXn #runkeeper
@bellsg Oh, I’m there! I assume we’ll all be wearing our uniform of Feb Lady Jumpers? š
Toodledo has been down all day. I am actually experiencing To Do List Withdrawal. This is pretty pathetic. OCD GIRL NEEDS HER LISTS.
Going to skip knitting. Stupid shin is aching, & I think I need to start ice and massage. Will see you all on Saturday for #WWKIP anyway š
@misswired Yeah. Old shoes and pounding on pavement are taking its toll. Time for rest and new kicks, I think.
@misswired It’s the lack of bicycle that’s the stumbling block!
Baking cookies. (Hey, @venks79, you better be recovered for work tomorrow if you want some!)
@venks79 Big box of ’em, all packed up and ready to go. š
Malicious incompetence of 480 drivers worked in my favour. I would’ve gotten on bus w\out the cookies! But luckily jerk didn’t stop. Again.