Month: July 2020

  • Shared today on Twitter

    I’ve been lucky enough to hang out with @starbuxman and see him speak on several occasions. One of the nicest, smartest guys in the business. If you’re an Aussie or Kiwi Java dev, you won’t want to miss out on this… https://t.co/BNmNev6dbt


    Trying a new (to me) drink from @bubbleninitea – Strawberry Kisses! Reminds me of having Nesquik as a kid, but so much prettier! πŸ“πŸ’‹β€οΈ https://t.co/zcvfxOweWP https://t.co/RtEM18TYqB


    @MichelePlayfair But frankly, their little PEOPLE HANDS were always the thing that creeped me out about them, AND THIS DOES NOT HELP.


    @lucykbain I’ll find out who it was. This is what it looked like! https://t.co/y85TQui3qe


    @philnash @MichelePlayfair Hm. It appears that there is no preexisting “fear of crafty animals with little people hands” phobia. I may be patient zero here.


    @wadeis We should test your theory by you doing mine. 😬


  • Shared today on Facebook

    Trying a new (to me) drink from @bubbleninitea – Strawberry Kisses! Reminds me of having Nesquik as a kid, but so much prettier! πŸ“πŸ’‹β€οΈ


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    Trying a new (to me) drink from @bubbleninitea – Strawberry Kisses! Reminds me of having Nesquik as a kid, but so much prettier! πŸ“πŸ’‹β€οΈ

    Trying a new (to me) drink from @bubbleninitea - Strawberry Kisses! Reminds me of having Nesquik as a kid, but so much prettier! πŸ“πŸ’‹β€οΈ

  • Shared today on Twitter

    @mattstratton I appreciate so much that you’re flying the flag for the Midwest, because if I ever return the States, there’s a 99% chance it would be Chicago. No way am I going to live in SV. I love that the Midwest is a viable option for a great tech career now. ❀️


    @mattstratton Hahaha, no immediate plans I’m afraid. We’re actually heading to Europe as soon as Australia will let us leave! But hey, I’ll at least be closer. I’ll have to give you a shout next time I’m there to visit the fam. πŸ™‚


    YouTube comments are really the best, aren’t they? They really make me want to contribute more content to the world. https://t.co/LiHYiYtMng


    @frconil @mattstratton Will be joining the AWS DevRel team in Munich as soon as Australia lets us leave!


    @randomknits @taylorswift13 “When you are young they assume you know nothing…” It’s starting to seep into my head.


    I am very sorry to report that my beloved Apple Keyboard, the β€œcrumb catcher,” has not survived 4 months of me bashing on it 40+ hours a week at home. I’ve had to switch to a boring Logitech. I feel like I should give it a Viking funeral. πŸ˜’βŒ¨οΈπŸ›ΆπŸ”₯ https://t.co/TkQThmZr8H


    @keystonelemur I have not! What are they like?


    @itgrrl Definitely tempted. I like CLICKY CLACKINESS.


    @GeoffWellman Ooh, thanks for the recommendation. Will check it out.


    I told @the_snook you’re all encouraging me to get a mechanical keyboard. He said in alarm, β€œYou’re the world’s loudest typist as it is! Only if I get ear plugs.” πŸ’₯


    RT @mipsytipsy: That’s why writing and talking about your work is such a great judo move. As a woman in tech, you stand out.

    So STAND OUT.…


    @gilmae This sparks joy.


    @JustinRThiessen @the_snook πŸ‘ Sir, I salute you.


    @chewxy @crankymate But what happens when you inevitably have to use a normal keyboard, like while travelling or something? Surely you don’t carry that everywhere?


    RT @JustinRThiessen: @web_goddess @the_snook I’ve heard things you people wouldn’t believe. Buckling springs on fire in the home row. I l…


    RT @Staff7998: Thank god these dogs are fake because I’m fairly sure strapping someone to a chair and making them watch 9 innings of the Me…


    @JustinRThiessen @the_snook OHMYGOD SO DID I! I feel like I could identify one of those blindfolded, just by the keypress.


    Still time to register to watch tomorrow’s AWS Builders Live Webinar with me, @snarkyboojum, @Chris_Modica_, and @8_b1t_chr15. Three K/Chrisses for the price of one! πŸ˜‚ https://t.co/KtMrMrKDeS https://t.co/efZRh0HpzG


    @lucykbain We paid a pub trivia person to do one via Zoom for our team, and it was really fun! We also had a caterer ship everybody sugar cookies with decorating kits and asked them to share photos of the results.


  • Shared today on Facebook

    Final call for tomorrow’s Builders Live webinar with me, Adrian, and the Chrisses! We’ll be talking about what it’s like to be an AWS Solutions Architect in the ISV team…

    https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7843493048732946956


  • Shared today on Twitter

    The Motherhood Rejection: ‘We Didn’t Need A Baby To Make Us Feel Complete’ https://t.co/TGNTnJEEge @emmagannon – This resonated with me, right down to the conversation with my partner about it. We feel complete as we are.


    RT @ScientistMel: Hurt. Myself. Laughing. πŸ˜‚πŸ€£πŸ€“πŸ‘‡πŸ» https://t.co/lYgDlulPQt


    RT @RealLyndaCarter: Okay, seeing this last night totally made my birthday that much sweeter. Love your decor, @AOC! Never stop being fierc…


    @chixors @miles_jordan Oddly, I just discovered that you can only rate people in the APP, not on the desktop. Why in the world do they make that restriction??


    In today’s weird shit from the depths of the Snook’s office – anybody in Sydney interested in test tubes? Box of 75, never used but dusty, 150mm x 18mm. $20. https://t.co/k6SyxNmf46


    Update: the bottles are gone! A nice young homebrewer came over and the Snook bequeathed him a ton of his old gear. They are still nerding out as we speak. πŸΊπŸ€“ https://t.co/hPyp8L9Afz


    @misswired We aren’t sure how feasible it’ll be until we find our new place. At any rate, we’re certainly not carting a ton of old bottles halfway around the world. πŸ˜‚


    RT @ekp: He was always Lex Luthor though https://t.co/jF8WIse38h


    RT @Xeans: Casual reminder that Elon Musk stole the sky from us. https://t.co/cmCmUiXXSp


    @twelveeyes @Andrea__Leong I’ve had a couple nibbles already on FB Marketplace. One guy says he’s paying now, so may already be gone!


    @Codeanddream @RyanChallen @flangerhanger @BlueCodeThree @carmenhchung @geoffreyd @CaitlinPB @nikkiricks @dkarzon @CodeTravelled @ashleydavis75 Hello! I’ve been maintaining a list of “Aussie Tech Women” for a few years now if you want to have a look: https://t.co/lqrIMImgXL (I’m adding you to is as we speak!)


    More weird stuff from the Snook’s hoard: a set of 10 electroplated nickel silver dishes. $50 for the lot. Details over on Gumtree. https://t.co/WRunMNwkMi https://t.co/aee0Qfoa2a


    @Andrea__Leong @twelveeyes Yep, someone who does after school programs with kids and wants them to play scientist. 😍 I couldn’t say no!


    @kiniacat I haven’t had any issues with the site myself. I feel really bad for the founders, because some of these folks are convinced that a website is killing them and there is no showing then otherwise. πŸ˜•


    This is so weird. I removed the listing and reposted it without mentioning the brand at all, and FB *still* flags it for “selling misleading products”. What the heck? Are counterfeit hiking backpacks some major scam that I’ve never come across?! https://t.co/AgCQcMqJNX


    @msharp It’s still in good nick; I just tend to take holidays these days where I wheel my luggage instead of uh, lug, it.


    Ep 14: Señor Snook makes a Margarita https://t.co/KrQ1h4b3fp 🍹


    After the first few listens of @taylorswift13’s folklore, the line I can’t get out of my head is β€œI had a marvellous time ruining everything…”


  • Shared today on Facebook

    In today’s “weird crap from the depths of Rodd’s office”: anybody in Sydney want some test tubes?

    I’m listing other stuff on Marketplace as we unearth it!!


    Ep 14: SeΓ±or Snook makes a Margarita


  • Shared today on Twitter

    Windsor Castle’s wartime pantomime pictures revealed https://t.co/bwUcG6oaa5 – I love these! I wish they were available in prints; I would love to have a set. What a great story too… @RCT https://t.co/v2Im4rx2gv


    I have become a person who thinks to themself, “Ooh, track 5 is always devastating” while listening to Taylor Swift albums.


    The great purge has begun. Anyone in Sydney looking to upgrade their home office setup? I’ve got an IKEA desk (a little scuffed), 2 rolling chairs, and plastic floor protectors. They’re on FB Marketplace, but mate’s rates for Twitter buddies. Pick up in Chippendale! https://t.co/x3XeqbUCq5


    @LapTop006 Do you mean a table for making coffee on? It’s a little tall for a lounge style coffee table!


    @LapTop006 Sadly, no proper coffee table on offer. Just this desk: 120cm wide by 80cm deep. 74cm high.


    @jonoabroad Yep. Haven’t made any big announcement, but the news is out… we’re moving to Germany! I mean, once the government gives us permission to actually leave. (It’s a weird time to be planning a move.)


    @gilmae Our dining set is a zillion years old, dude. Chairs definitely need to be reupholstered. If you’re keen though, definitely open to offers.


    For any of my fellow olds who haven’t figured this out, Facebook Marketplace is where you go to offload shit. I’ve had like 10 people message me about office chairs, and I think some of them are actually going to turn up!


    @The_McJones I BELIEVE IN ALEX, TIM.


    @simonwaight I listed the same items on Gumtree at the same time. Not a single nibble. FB seems to have way more of eyeballs…


    @simonwaight $10 for a decent height-adjustable office chair went like hotcakes on FB, but zero on Gumtree. I’m as surprised as you are.


    Next up – IKEA Ivar. Need to store a bunch of stuff? Our whole set would set you back $400+, but we’ll take $100 for it. 7 side pieces; 15 small shelves; 3 large shelves; 3-drawer chest; cross-braces, hanging baskets, all the bits and bobs… https://t.co/eTkX9DEIcO


    @MitchPommers Mitch, you are welcome to it! It’s pretty configurable. I used one unit in my office for craft supplies; and Rodd had his full of books and home brewing equipment.


    So much stuff. Wii + 13 games + peripherals + Wii Fit + 2 guitars. Anybody interested? $200 negotiable. (DON’T JUDGE ME for the High School Musical Singalong game. It’s super fun.) https://t.co/vrHctFIDYw


    @thesecretlab @parisba @TheMartianLife @The_McJones They turned up! We were so excited we threw in some floor mats too.


    Stuff the Snook has unearthed in his office so far today: printed out Yahoo Map instructions from 2010; an expired $50 Coles Myer gift card from 2009; a VideoEZY membership card from the 90’s; and two zen gardens.


    @twistieman He actually covered them up once we got cats (for the obvious reasons), so they haven’t been fulfilling their purpose!


    @bmusedbystandr We covered them up when we got the cats, too afraid that Amy would do a poo in them. πŸ˜‚


    Huh. Tried to list a 65L Karrimor Lynx hiking backpack on FB Marketplace but it got flagged as potentially being a misleading/counterfeit product! It’s the real deal – bought it in 2000 thinking I’d be a much more active, roughing-it type traveller than I actually am. πŸ˜‚ https://t.co/MB2PJcnnga


    @LapTop006 This one’s yours for $40! πŸ™‚


    @gilmae I’ve inhaled a LOT of dust today.


    @drwitty_knitter @jonoabroad 😬


    @joannejacobs When the book came out, people kept telling me I’d love it, so I read it, and then I felt offended that they thought that.


    @chixors Helpful tip!


    @carbolicious He just showed me a printout of an email that Eman sent the both of us inviting us to a party at his house in London. It was from Jan 2000, before we were even going out. What a thing to have saved. ❀️😒


    Any Sydney homebrewers looking for 750ml swingtop bottles? The Snook’s offloading two dozen. $20 for the lot. Also good for kombucha. @cazjade? https://t.co/pHqiGaZStI


    @msharp @cazjade @misswired Hehe, that’s who I was aiming for when I tagged the wrong account. πŸ˜‚


    Fairly certain this was from the Netdecisions Summer Party circa 2001. WHAT BABIES WE WERE. (We were supposed to wear something representative of our home countries, hence my Minnie ears. IIRC the Snook had a small koala patch pinned inside his dinner ja… https://t.co/Nuo9xLdR1K https://t.co/pipD7ShnWr


  • Shared today on Facebook

    Spring cleaning has started early this year! We’re going to be listing heaps of stuff on Facebook Marketplace.

    First up – any Sydneysiders interested in a Nintendo Wii to keep the kids entertained at home? Console, 13 games, peripherals, 2 guitars, microphone, and Wii Fit too!

    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/667372147182107


    Fairly certain this was from the Netdecisions Christmas Party circa 2000. WHAT BABIES WE WERE. (We were supposed to wear something representative of our home countries, hence my Minnie ears. IIRC the Snook had a small koala patch pinned inside his dinner jacket.)


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    Fairly certain this was from the Netdecisions Summer Party circa 2001. WHAT BABIES WE WERE. (We were supposed to wear something representative of our home countries, hence my Minnie ears. IIRC the Snook had a small koala patch pinned inside his dinner jacket.)

    Fairly certain this was from the Netdecisions Summer Party circa 2001. WHAT BABIES WE WERE. (We were supposed to wear something representative of our home countries, hence my Minnie ears. IIRC the Snook had a small koala patch pinned inside his dinner jacket.)