Month: January 2013

  • Shared today on Twitter

    @drkknits @gilmae I’ve never bothered. Nobody at work uses them and we’re all on Macs. I’ve never had a virus. *knock on wood*


    @drkknits @gilmae No idea. I think if you buy through Apple Store, you can claim ed discount online.


    @witty_knitter @randomknits Wait, what? I’ve used my ANZ card in the US to get cash, no problems.


    @randomknits @witty_knitter Oh, yeah. We just make sure we get out decent amount each time to minimise the fees. I hate traveler’s cheques.


    @drkknits Mine is my email address.


    @drkknits @randomknits @gilmae Oh right. Well, I think I’ve got a USB cd/dvd drive you can borrow if required. I never use it.


    Pre-meeting caffeination. (@ Pompidou) http://t.co/faYfQ4iU


    @drkknits @knitterjp I agree, but sucky thing is that studies show women who ask are seen negatively. Bitchy and aggressive. We can’t win!


    Meetings at Luna Park do have their unique charm! (@ Luna Park w/ @adrianbritton) [pic]: http://t.co/bN4ZNxB8


    @RoseRed_Shoes It was rampant in the office this afternoon. I started giving middle finger in response. 🙂


    Made-Up Kris is still dubious about this whole “performing femininity” thing. #youaskedforit http://t.co/qSYkbgNR


    @drkknits Jealous! Feel free to send through anymore questions.


    @drkknits Heh. I always turn the backlit off because it annoys me. It’s very tomorrow though!


    @twelveeyes I didn’t do much. It’s just weird that so many people commented on it.


    Context for that selfie: several people said today that I looked nice. Not really sure what that means. Do I have to wear makeup every day?


    @twelveeyes Sorry, there was discussion on FB. I forgot to give context. Yeah, on makeup.


    @twelveeyes Yeah. I can’t figure out of they’re just being polite because I’ve made effort, or whether I should do this all the time.


    @twelveeyes Exactly!


    So I’ve been watching Dr Who, and mostly feeling like I don’t get it. But the damn show finally made me cry. I blame @imdominating .


    @drkknits @gilmae @randomknits Gimp? You need a Photoshop clone?


    @goshling @eileenDCoE The Snook is a mega fan. I prob know more of Docs 1-8 than most latter day fans. I just never had emotional connection


    @goshling @eileenDCoE But I just finished David Tennant’s first season. Damn that Billie Piper…


    @brockleyboyo Just working my way thru new series. The one where Billie Piper leaves and she cries on the beach in Norway.


    @brockleyboyo I know. I’ve seen several episodes from last 40yrs (Snook is a fan) but never cared for it. Just going thru new series now.


    This is why we’re not moving back to the Midwest anytime soon. Stay warm, @imdominating! http://t.co/aVODpoFR @wsjphotos


    RT @mumbrella: News Limited to switch on autoplay video from next week http://t.co/QEXrMrjs // Oh FFS time to install Adblock.


    @Alegrya That’s me and every new cable project. WHAT WILL IT DO NEXT? MUST KEEP KNITTING AND FIND OUT.


    @Alegrya I never use ’em. Google “cable without cable needle.” Life changing. 🙂


    @Alegrya I am the ultimate tight knitter, and I can still manage a 6 cross.


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    Made-Up Kris is still dubious about this whole "performing femininity" thing. #youaskedforit
    Made-Up Kris is still dubious about this whole "performing femininity" thing. #youaskedforit

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    Tonight I made @nomnompaleo's Super Porktastic Meatloaf. YUM. +5 for the bacon!
    Tonight I made @nomnompaleo’s Super Porktastic Meatloaf. YUM. +5 for the bacon!

  • Shared today on Twitter

    @Alegrya @AustraKnits I find knitting much, much easier. It’s logical and linear. Crochet can go off in any direction at any moment.


    @Alegrya @AustraKnits Sad truth is that there are much nicer patterns for knitting. Check out Easter Show crochet section. *horrors*


    @Alegrya @AustraKnits Sure. Crochet is much better for making a hyperbolic coral reef. I just never wear them. 🙂


    @aimee_maree Not in my experience. I use Google Apps just fine on my iPhone.


    @aimee_maree Yes. Sitback use Google Apps for email, calendars, etc. I have them all syncing just fine.


    @aimee_maree Possibly specific to Windows Phone. Exchange server provided by Google seems to work fine on iOS.


    @drkknits Hey, it’s MacBook Air Eve! Only one more sleep to go!!


    Just posted a 4.86 km bike – Ride home – a little rainy! http://t.co/RgBd76JP #RunKeeper


    @drkknits Oh no! What happened?! You know that’s gonna make you feel terrible after.


    Dear Internet: What do I need to do to ensure that @smh’s shitty auto-play video never, EVER plays in my browser again?


    @witty_knitter Snookums found me a Chrome extension called Fairfax Video Blocker. 🙂


    @stufromoz @witty_knitter I refuse to give them my personal details.


    @lemon_lime They’ve changed it to not use Flash. Fuckers. Snook just found me a Fairfax Video Blocker Chrome extension tho.


    @gilmae Trying a Chrome extension called Fairfax video blocker. Seems effective so far.


    @witty_knitter Whoa.


    Tonight I made @nomnompaleo’s Super Porktastic Meatloaf. YUM. +5 for the bacon! http://t.co/SwIQNIAt


    @bakevin Haha, congratulations! Clearly the result of epic practice sessions. 🙂


    The 5.6.7.8’s are in town – very cool. http://t.co/faTH5pCe


    Today is my one year anniversary at @Sitback! Very grateful to work with such great people every day.


    RT @JeffreyGoodReq: Reading: Programmer Interrupted http://t.co/S9OsUOOe | Doesn’t affect just programmers! BA’s benefit from flow state too


    @redambition Seriously, this like bad Chick Lit. Don’t listen to her!


    @redambition This is when I’d be playing the “elope” trump card. It’s not her wedding!


    @drkknits Sexy!


    @witty_knitter What is?


    @drkknits The welcome boot up is really nicely done too, as I recall.


    @drkknits @Michael_60 Whadday mean, airport? Do you have an icon in the upper right that looks like this: http://t.co/HnBgyCrf


    @drkknits @Michael_60 Okay. Turn on Wi-Fi and tick the box at the bottom to show status in menu bar.


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    I'm sick. I get it this time every year. It's CABLE FEVER, BABY, YEAAAAHH.
    I’m sick. I get it this time every year. It’s CABLE FEVER, BABY, YEAAAAHH.

  • Shared today on Twitter

    I rode my bike to work this morning. It was momentous. I just hope my stupid knee holds up.


    @drkknits Ooh, such an awesome way to start the week! I wouldn’t be able to wait. 🙂


    @drkknits WTF is this weird app. Are you a knickers-in-a-twist Instagram defector?


    @drkknits Not in goddamn Tweetdeck they don’t. *sigh*


    @drkknits I don’t have new shitty Blue Twitter-owned Tweetdeck. I have the three year old Yellow Awesome Tweetdeck.


    @drkknits IG took them out when Facebook bought them. Facebook hates Twitter, ergo no pics in feed.


    @drkknits You can still have old Tweetdeck. *cough* http://t.co/Pi4w6z8d


    @messicat Yay, I have one too! Add me as a friend when you get logged in. 🙂


    Either @crumpet hasn’t entered her #fitbit data in a while, or else she’s dead. Either way, I’m enjoying the novelty of being ranked higher!


    @drkknits @RoseRed_Shoes I don’t actually use it on mobile; I prefer TweetBot on mobile. But on Desktop, I have all my lists in columns.


    @drkknits @RoseRed_Shoes Mine looks like this. http://t.co/lYHnwrLD


    @RoseRed_Shoes @drkknits I like my Twitter to look like the cockpit of the space shuttle. 🙂


    @RoseRed_Shoes @drkknits We’ll teach you on Monday.


    I’m sick. I get it this time every year. It’s CABLE FEVER, BABY, YEAAAAHH. http://t.co/qd7biQXm


    @knitabulous Ding dong! You’re meant to build up! I still have foot issues from switching to forefoot strike too quickly. 🙁


    @drkknits o_O


    @randomknits You need some help? Because I know a good song. 🙂


    @randomknits Now I gave myself the earworm.


  • Shared today on Twitter

    Costco WIN: $100 spiral cut glazed ham for $30. I cut it up into ten portions for dinners. My hands smell like ham. I don’t mind.


    @randomknits Lovely! I am a big fan of the Sorbetto. Which sleeve pattern did you use?


    @randomknits Cool – same one I used on my Tana Lawn version.


    @imdominating Wow, he looks different.


  • Losing my religion for equality

    Losing my religion for equality – Excellent essay by Jimmy Carter on why he left his church over their insistence that women should be subservient to men.

  • Shared today on Twitter

    A tubular cast-on in the round with 280 stitches is tedious… but at least it ain’t lace.


    GAHHHHH. MOEBIUS STRIP. STUPID TUBULAR CAST ON. STUPID KNITTING. GAHHHHHHHHHH.


    The Mobius strip incident turns out to be Divine Providence: I was totally doing it wrong! This one is MUCH BETTER. Knitting rocks again.


    @imdominating Does he drink milk straight from the carton too? *sigh*


    @drkknits I’m using that grey wool I got from you at destashing. Where did you get it? Any details on what it is?


    @drkknits Not a single from what I can tell. Knitting up *beautifully*, actually! Loving it. Was I going to buy more, or is this it?


    @drkknits I’m not sure I’ll need them. Just good to know there’s a safety net just in case!


    @RoseRed_Shoes @drkknits I only know the one that T.Swift dated. 🙂


  • How-To: Simple Tubular Cast-on | pieKnits

    How-To: Simple Tubular Cast-on | pieKnits – Bookmarking this brilliant tutorial. I’ve just used this method on a new project and I think it’ll be my go-to cast-on from now on!