Month: November 2014

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    Seriously, that's the view out the window. Picture friggin' postcard.

    Seriously, that’s the view out the window. Picture friggin’ postcard. @ Penghana B&B

    We made it to Queenstown, and our B&B is amaaaaazing.

    We made it to Queenstown, and our B&B is amaaaaazing. @ Penghana B&B

    Dad says hydroelectric power stations remind us of man's ability to generate electricity.

    “Dad says hydroelectric power stations remind us of man’s ability to generate electricity.” @ Tarraleah

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    Mount Wellington summit with one very cold Snook.

    Mount Wellington summit with one very cold Snook. @ Mount Wellington Summit

    On top of Mount Wellington. Holy crap. So windy you can barely stand, and temp feels like -13C. Gorgeous day though. #nofilter

    On top of Mount Wellington. Holy crap. So windy you can barely stand, and temp feels like -13C. Gorgeous day though. #nofilter @ Mount Wellington Summit

  • Shared today on Twitter

    Art. The room throbbed like the 2001 monolith. It got into my brain. @ MONA – Museum of Old and New Art http://t.co/VK7rucK1AP


    With apologies to Sidney Nolan. @ MONA – Museum of Old and New Art http://t.co/l4f1yftowU


    Is it possible to make modern art that is actually distinguishable from a parody of itself? The debate… http://t.co/huPytIjk4t


    Fantastic desserts to cap off an excellent meal. Thanks to @brunylongwkend for the recommendation! @… http://t.co/tGbh8Nav9A


    Snook found the most hipster coffee shop in Hobart. There’s octopus & kale on brekkie menu, and waiter just brought us “spiced popcorn.”


    @chrisgander I’ve never had a breakfast amuse-bouche before. http://t.co/pMishAJhqn


    @chrisgander Yep, just a little treat. I was a bit skeptical of the place at first but the French toast is GIVING ME LIFE.


    @garethrhughes Yep. @haruki_t is leaving my team so I’m looking for a good senior. Should be on the careers page on the mi9 site!


    @garethrhughes Turn off AdBlock. (Yes, that is the dumbest thing in the world. I agree.) 🙂


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    Fantastic desserts to cap off an excellent meal. Thanks to @brunyislandlongweekend for the recommendation!

    Fantastic desserts to cap off an excellent meal. Thanks to @brunyislandlongweekend for the recommendation! @ Frank Restaurant and Bar

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    Is it possible to make modern art that is actually distinguishable from a parody of itself? The debate rages on.

    Is it possible to make modern art that is actually distinguishable from a parody of itself? The debate rages on. @ MONA – Museum of Old and New Art

    With apologies to Sidney Nolan.

    With apologies to Sidney Nolan. @ MONA – Museum of Old and New Art

    Art. The room throbbed like the 2001 monolith. It got into my brain.

    Art. The room throbbed like the 2001 monolith. It got into my brain. @ MONA – Museum of Old and New Art

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    Catching the ferry to MONA. I am ready for a day of Confronting Art!

    Catching the ferry to MONA. I am ready for a day of Confronting Art! @ Mona Ferry

  • Sobering thoughts on poverty

    IASC: The Hedgehog Review – Falling – Bookmarking for the Snook to read when we get home. Let’s put the retirement discussion back at the top of the To Do list…

  • Shared today on Twitter

    We’re on a boat! http://t.co/xjfcU22a79


    Fur seals, cliffs, albatross, sea caves, and dolphins. Amazing. @brunylongwkend @ Bruny Island… http://t.co/AGzG0RgDqZ


    “Milf Hunter.” Stay classy, bogans of Tassie. @ Adventure Bay, Tasmania http://t.co/xbacShDANc


    YOU GUYS. I WAS CO-CAPTAIN IN THE SEAPLANE. @brunylongwkend @ Tasmanian Air Adventures http://t.co/BBTaWb816W


    Mr. Snook enjoyed the flight too. @brunylongwkend http://t.co/QsIV8TTGJF


    Our plane, the Tasman Bridge, Captain Ben, and Mount Wellington. @brunylongwkend http://t.co/6NeJ3kngHp


    Last one, and a perfect coda to the weekend. (Thanks Ollie!) Now to rest up before our MONA encounter… http://t.co/KOfkS9Qruy


    I know it undid all the healthiness of the weekend, but we couldn’t resist POUTINE. (Unfortunately it… http://t.co/klvPQNXXxg


    RT @remaines: Barbie: Job creator. #FeministHackerBarbie #FeministBarbie http://t.co/h2iZAnrziW


    Reading: “The Shrinking of Personal Space at Work” http://t.co/7uxY49o4N1


    Reading: “Macintosh designer is selling $1,900 replicas of Apple’s legendary pirate flag” http://t.co/cnntivfPvP


    RT @divshot: The Future of the Web (According to Google) #chromedevsummit https://t.co/fjzgVXiYAH http://t.co/6sfYBlYDt9


    Reading: “How to take down a woman of colour with one word” http://t.co/qfwm33y5zS


    w-g: Falling – Bookmarking for the Snook. Let’s put the retirement discussion at the top of the To Do list. http://t.co/e0Kix0dwJ9


    Catching the ferry to MONA. I am ready for a day of Confronting Art! @ Mona Ferry http://t.co/jQMSqL5xOm


    Reading: “” http://t.co/kOWl63dJyh


    Reading: “” http://t.co/Oz3zudluCh


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    I know it undid all the healthiness of the weekend, but we couldn't resist POUTINE. (Unfortunately it wasn't great.)

    I know it undid all the healthiness of the weekend, but we couldn’t resist POUTINE. (Unfortunately it wasn’t great.) @ Bar 55 Salamanca