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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-09-05

mikelwilson — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:18:00 +0000

Just had a lovely meal with @steven_amani – good to catch up. #
Europa (an oxygenated water ocean moon that may contain life) just crossed in front of Jupiter while I was filming it! Will post evidence #
My very first attempt at imaging a planet. Just a preview, I should be able to extract more data from the RAW files: http://yfrog.com/j5qqlp #
I have just sold a brand new iPod Touch 8GB on eBay, legitimately listing it as the "latest generation iPod". May not be the case in 1 hour? #
It seems that to watch the Apple conference (I'm in the UK) you need to use iPad or iPhone! Won't stream on PC or Mac…. #apple #
It seems that to watch the Apple conference (I'm in the UK) you need to use Safari on either Mac or iOS! Won't stream on PC at all.. #apple #
Ok everyone, chuch has started! Take your seats and get ready to open your hymnals to "New Products: Chapter 1". #apple #
If you're a Windows user & want to watch the #apple live stream, Cali Lewis offers a workaround! http://www.justin.tv/calilewis#/w/356724992 #
My heart goes out to TrueHDR and ProHDR. Potentially out of business in just one afternoon. #apple #HDR #
If Steve Jobs announces an Apple TV, my conversion to the dark side will be complete. #apple #appl #rdf #
I can't seem to log into Abbey/Santander online banking. Does anyone know what Error code: SE70002 means in human english? #shiterrormessage #
Just had a wicked FaceTime call with my wife from Clackett Lane services… #
I stopped here for a pee and some Tim Hortons doughnuts. No doughnuts here any more we need our Canadian doughnut fix in the UK! #
New scope. It's a 150mm Newtonian. Now I need a VERY good deal on a Canon EOS 1000D or similar to use with it http://yfrog.com/5el0phj #
Just about to upgrade a customers ailing HP entertainment laptop with a brand new Intel X25 SSD (recommended!). http://yfrog.com/9ea87kj #
About to go and see an overpriced Honda Jazz. Wife likes the colour but not good value or spec/price. Are all women like this or just mine? #
Why do used car dealers say "Full service history" when the car so clearly is overdue a major service? #hatesecondhandcarsales #
At Pizza Hut in Croydon. It's amazing how rapidly UK regions change culture in such a short distance. #
Tweeting from the passenger seat of our new second car… And as I type this V bangs a post in Tesco! Every time she drives 1st time: bang! #
Why do we still have 4pm close Sunday trading laws? Is there a reason or is it a legacy of religious special pleading from the 20th century? #
Dylan is playing with one of my childhood toys. I haven't seen my matchbox garage in over 20+ years! #nostalgia http://yfrog.com/5plnlj #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-29

mikelwilson — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:18:00 +0000

Just watching "Faith School Menace?", a documentary by Channel 4. Richard Dawkins has an iPad 3G and keyboard dock! http://yfrog.com/bfd25p #
About to write some Oracle stored procs. What's the equation to calculate whiskey needed in ml-per-line? http://yfrog.com/g073419942j #
A very interesting argument for Android being the protector of old, defunct business models. http://bit.ly/9Wd3HK (via @steven_amani) #
New laptop backpack… Just waiting for the laptop that fits it http://yfrog.com/n0w4fdj #
I just joined OneThing.com – http://onething.com/mikewtweets #
just recommended @r5d4 to the sql server list on OneThing.com – http://onething.com/r5d4 #
Just finished watching the finale of Lost. Not as good as reviews had made out. The first three seasons are definitely the best. #
Bad Universe giveaway: book, TV show swag, a real meteorite! Retweet to enter. Rules: http://is.gd/eDbwy #BadUniverse #
Working for international clients really screws up your internal body clock. I am currently running to Californian time (bed 5am, wake 1pm). #
My new Macbook Pro (15" w/high res antiglare) is apparently at the Apple 'UK DISTRIBUTION CENTRE'. Ok, now I'm officially excited. #
I've just filled my fish tank with plants from last-trading-post (eBay seller). Messy but will tidy it up later http://twitpic.com/2ide9y #
Sometimes I just want to copy someone else's status, word for word, and see if they notice. #
A neighbour orders a £1,500 saw for his carpentry/building work = Not unusual. I order a MBP for tech work @ ~£1,500. Considered too pricy? #
Oh yeah! http://yfrog.com/n5uouj #
"I like the new one better. Check out the glare on the smaller one!" http://yfrog.com/n93fjj #
Just back from Maplin. Had to buy a new tiny Philips screwdriver since the tight Apple screws totally busted my last one. New HDD awaits #
Local churches hijack 'help the heroes' as a proselytisation exercise in Aldershot. Armed services & taxes misused. http://yfrog.com/mt70whj #
Grabbing fish supplies from Notcutts garden centre. Parrot happy as always! http://yfrog.com/jy8gnj #
My wife just told me I have a wrinkle. I need a new wife. #
This has the potential for some misunderstandings (and violence!) http://yfrog.com/n6xq9rj #
Re: iPad's pool to iPod's bathtub – @Cannonade Sure, but right now the iPad is a swimming pool that only allows one swimmer at a time! in reply to Cannonade #
Has anyone on Twitter land ever used a telescopic mast (I'm thinking 12 foot) to obtain and share a MiFi 3G and WiFi signal in a rural loc? #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-22

mikelwilson — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:18:00 +0000

Very disappointed 2 hear that Obama & family's swim in 'Gulf' water 2 promote the region was misleading. They didn't swim in the gulf at all #
I'm just taking my lunch now #watercoolermoment #
Holding out hope that I can get an evenings observing in… http://yfrog.com/9g26588870j #
How to get a 15% discount at the Apple Store from home (you've got to be a student though): http://bit.ly/92SruA #
I feel like I'm smacking my head against a brick wall for all the progress I'm making against debugging this Oracle stored procedure. #
I have ordered a custom Macbook Pro. I hope it is lovingly assembled by well paid and devoted Foxconn employees in China. #
I've just ordered £100 worth of Pizza Express vouchers from the clubcard points of one company iPhone. Awesome cashback #
Is anyone else using Windows VMs find it annoying to keep up to date snapshots with all the latest security fixes this month? #
Missus and son are away today & tomorrow. What was that saying about a cat and mice? #
I got back to my car @ Tesco & I thought I lost my iPhone. Ran back into the store. Ran back to the car. iPhone was camouflaged on the dash. #
What should I do now? Client work? Own work? House work? Or no work? #
I have just burnt my pizza. It's totally cremated at the edges but the center looks ok. Not having a great afternoon! #
/me wonders if Phileas Fogg is delivering my Macbook. Apparently it's going to take two weeks to get to the UK from China. #
Sat on the couch for the first time in a week. Missus is watching a chick flick: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0206275/ – it better be good! #
This film (Save the last dance) is marginally better than the worst film in the world – Banana Joe (1982): http://imdb.to/bfigqn #
King British vegetarian catfish food contains as it's main ingredient; fish! http://yfrog.com/jwrxksj. So not vegetarian at all then? No… #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-15

mikelwilson — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:18:00 +0000

Going to a star party and thinking of a few fun jokes to play; either a big astrology sign or printing "Astroglide" on my scope's dew shield #
Tesco Mobile really need to work on their website. I see a month's call and data charges showing for over £500. Totally off the wall! #
Just had a call from Microsoft asking if we want to be part of their Windows 7 Software Logo Programme. It all sounds very 1990's. #
Girl quits her job on dry erase board and emails the entire office… wait, it gets better and better http://j.mp/9mbyHm / via @askedgirl #
I flashed my telescope handset with EQ (equatorial) instead of Alt-Az firmware. Perhaps that explains why I can't align stars? (#astrofail) #
Is there anything worse than being on the phone to a customer & your kitten walks across your keyboard, loudly miaowing & silently farting? #
The culprit… (don't be fooled by the cuteness; she's like a three year old – with sharp teeth & claws) http://yfrog.com/5h7jbqj #
The culprit… (don't be fooled by the cuteness; she's like a three year old – with sharp teeth & claws) http://yfrog.com/mvafdj #
I had a lie in this morning. Went to bed last night filled w/ painkillers. As a permie I would have taken the day off, but I'm working now! #
Whenever I call my wife she has a tendency to shout down her mobile phone. It's as if it's a tin can attached via a long piece of string. #
Needed to catch the day's post to get a customer cheque paid in. My cat followed me. Had no choice but to carry her to the postbox and back. #
Heading to Salisbury Star Party later this morning! Can't wait #
At Salisbury Star Party. http://yfrog.com/56qiuj #
Village shop: shut. Butchers: shot. Pub… Shut. Lovely warm summers Saturday in the middle of nowhere. #
So what does one do to relax after a hard weekend of astronomy? GBK, of course! #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-08

mikelwilson — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 19:18:00 +0000

Transferring a large Oracle schema from a client via the internet. I remember when this used to be done -slowly- via courier or the postman! #
I missed City Link today. I didn't hear them knock, so I'm looking for a wireless (802.11) doorbell that will integrate with my PC… #
The winner of the Alan Wake XBox 360 Alan Wake DLC code goes to… @jaffo for posting quite literally, "three meaningful comments". #
I've just booked myself, family and scope into the Salisbury Star Party on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th. See you there? #
Just purchased some Euros on a pre-paid card from FairFx. Go via moneysavingexpert.com to remove all commission and get exact exchange rate. #
Really enjoying listening to @geoffsmith (http://bit.ly/Bctev)'s music on uStream. Keeping me company through the night shift. Hey Juude! #
Data solution: If American, rent a MiFi from xcomglobal. Else, try to get a Mobicarte SIM @jasperhauser @ianjindal, @musiclovers, @culabula #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-01

mikelwilson — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:18:00 +0000

Farnborough Airshow 2010: A view from the historic quarter (a view from my garden no less!): http://youtu.be/hSsrZ7S1rL4 #
Handmade rattan fan arrived from Penang today, thanks to the wonder that is the Internet. Grandma will be pleased! http://yfrog.com/74im5zj #
Should there be a limit on the no. of patents a business can have? Surely Rambus' patent squatting is too much? http://bit.ly/btXjDI #
Oh my, FlipBoard is rather good. Better than I expected. Right chaps and chapesses – I need you to share good quality links #
This inertial scrolling effect on my older (2009) Macbook is great! Get the new trackpad drivers at: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1066 #
The first person to go to my blog at http://www.mikewilson.cc this week and post three meaningful comments: Gets a FREE Alan Wake DLC download code #
This mosquito was trying a sneaky bloodsuck move on me. What can I say? #pwned http://yfrog.com/1nyistj #
Received the free iPhone 4 bumper today. Amusingly it still has the £25 price tag on the back. Tried it for two minutes. Prefer Incipio… #
Want to remove that annoying new 'your subscriptions' feature from YouTube? Use Google Chrome? http://bit.ly/9JuG2m – Problem solved. #
Been rocking the Logitech Performance MX mouse for a few days now. Compared to the MX1100R, it's shorter (not good) but tracks perfectly. #
Seriously. Ploughing through huge legacy ORACLE stored procedures, chasing down ambigious ORA error codes on my day off is not fun at all. #
I have never understood the English culture of tossing coins at buckets, rivers and wells in the 21st Century (not for Charity..) #
Pic to accompany last tweet… http://yfrog.com/20ijkxj #
Debating whether to take a trip stateside later this year – at the end of the summer… #
Thinking of heading to the US in the next few months. Need cheap phone SIM and data SIM (for mifi) and/or broadband dongle. Recommendations? #
It's amazing what you can do at a theme park if you're early. Six rides by 11am sweet! #
Just found our car by setting off it's attack/rape alarm. Sorry to anyone nearby! #
I just ousted @ciemon as the mayor of Gourmet Burger Kitchen on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/97qDRK #
Perfect way to end the weekend… (@ Gourmet Burger Kitchen) http://4sq.com/97qDRK #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-25

mikelwilson — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:18:00 +0000

Back home and hitting the ground running. Oh for the life of somebody who works within a team! #
Back home from the caves.. I can report the UK's oldest known resident is safe & well http://twitpic.com/26uq9z http://twitpic.com/26uqc8 #
Need a cheap way to get a family member up and running on a Mac. Should I go for a second hand Mac Mini or a new Dell Mini 10v Hackintosh? #
Just off to collect a second hand Mac Mini…… #
There are now officially as many working Macs in my home as there are working PCs. PCs outnumber Macs if you count the broken ones ofc #
Just going down for a caffeine slingshot. Back in 30 minutes! #coding #break #
Had a nice nosh at pub with family, then back home for cake and Dylan's pressies! Taking a break now to play Alien Swarm before bed. #
Thanks @steven_amani My iPhone thanks you too http://yfrog.com/0aqn8yj #
I have watched this YouTube video four times in a row. http://youtu.be/J5Xrcp6k8VE If you like LOLcats, you'll love this. #
Oh, look. Wiltshire Police were so helpful in taking a photo of me coming off my weekend away earlier this week! http://yfrog.com/i3yteoj #
I just can't get the "Antenna Song" out of my head. http://youtu.be/VKIcaejkpD4. Free bumper coming even though I have an Incipio Feather #
Contractors, freelancers, software developers, etc – how do you explain to your non-technical family & relatives what you do? #
Red Arrows at Farnborough 2010 – a short 30 second video clip created using iMovie on the iPhone 4: http://bit.ly/co2Reu #
This is going to go super-viral. Amazing video of man walking across the USA: http://youtu.be/lzRKEv6cHuk (via @CaliLewis, @dutch9) #
The plane currently turning over my house is running on algae and vegetables…. #
Fast roping demo from the Chinook! Apparently they can do 40 soldiers in 20 seconds. That's not a bad way to arrive in style #
Escaping the planes… And trying out Dylan's electric quad (@ Farnham Park) http://4sq.com/aaDORD #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-18

mikelwilson — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:18:00 +0000

Is that an F16 or the FA-18 in the air at Farnborough right now? It's bloody loud, whatever it is! #forgetbusinessphonecallsinfarnborough #
What do you get if you cross Google Exchange Sync with unauthenticated BT Openzone wifi and iPhone OS 4? An infinite loop of dialogs. #
Trying my hand at being an affiliate and selling other company's software; it's not easy for a non-natural salesperson like me! #selling #
I now have a short-notice holiday planned. Hopefully an opportunity to get some stargazing in too. #nocloudsplease #
Ok. Time to give up even trying to think. There's an FA-18 overhead and all the car alarms are going off. Time for iPhone 4 movie mode! #
I iz jus chillin in mah buggyz nao. http://yfrog.com/5zz3oej #
I'm just testing PixelPipe (a media upload service that allows propogation to all social networks from one source & HD video to YouTube) #
Filmed, edited & uploaded using only the iPhone 4 in no more than five minutes total work time. I love iMovie! http://youtu.be/FyBk9KPrhzk #
I uploaded a YouTube video — Farnborough Airshow Practice http://youtu.be/FyBk9KPrhzk?a #
So a customer calls me and asks if I can build them a mobile sales order application but using an iPad… Objective C was the way to go, eh? #
A large cardboard box has arrived from First Light Optics… #
If your customers have to go to a third party website to find your contact number then have to look up a geo number to call you – that sucks #
My last tweet was regarding Xbox Live's retentions. I don't think anything is harder to leave (except perhaps AOL or the Scientologists!). #
I'm just off to Maplin for a few bits and pieces. There's no point working this afternoon with the flying overhead. Overtime this evening! #
My kitten is definitely a PC. She keeps attacking the glowing Apple logo on the back of my laptop. #
I'm out in the garden, having set up scope for the evening when a big black cloud (the mordor one from lord of the rings comes over.. #
The planes overhead give me the perfect opportunity to turn up The Beach Boys. It's like a coding disco in my office this afternoon! #
65 page government Manifesto for a "Networked Nation" doesn't mention "cable", "fibre", "3G" or "coverage" AT ALL #FAIL http://bit.ly/aGN8RF #
It's just a shame that in the UK we don't own the airspace above our own properties; I could make a fortune charging it out to the airshow. #
Second day of amateur astronomy – 100% cloud cover overhead. Dang. Let's see how the weekend goes. Taking a half day tomorrow. #
Really free iPhone 4 bumpers for everyone? Wow, thanks Steve! #
Have rented a rather large mobile home for the weekend. It's my (rather good!) compromise as the family wanted to go camping! #
Just clocked Jupiter and it's four moons, they jumped out at me once I focussed the scope. Amazing experience… #
Not too comfortable with millions of tonnes of rock above my head! (@ Cheddar Caves and Gorge) http://4sq.com/b0UGC1 #
Good use for torrents? Being away from home and needing a copy of my (legitimate) iWork 09 DVD? Apologies to other campers for data hogging! #
Another disappointing night of cloud cover, so I shall watch Star Trek V, eat peanuts & olives and make merry with Mr Budweiser. #
Becks > Budweiser; Burger > fish; Mobile home > tent; Visual Studio > Xcode; iPhone > Android > Windows Mobile. #
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the shiny Products of Apple, and to the platform on which they stand…. #
…. one OS under Steve, indivisible, with refunds or bumpers for all! #
Absolutely knackered. It says something about ones fitness when your not-yet-three year old beats you up 200+ steps http://yfrog.com/jyucoj #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-11

mikelwilson — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:18:00 +0000

Would anybody like to buy a web-based ironing business? Hardly used & in great condition! http://www.eironing.com/ (avg: 2 NEW customers/wk) #
Wife booked me an appointment at doctors for tetanus injection. Just had it. I think she just wanted another person to legally stab me! #
Ok, I think I officially fail at regular blogging. Can someone recommend me a "Windows Live Writer" quality blogging app for Mac / OSX? #
Have renewed my PCG membership for the year. However I feel buyers remorse as 1st time members get a 15% discount but loyal members don't. #
My new Wireless N modem has arrived. Just off to go plug it in now #
Today is my birthday. Have some cake! #
Hello, how can I help? #apple #genius http://yfrog.com/giiqdj #
Just had lunch at Frank B's. The Apple store lady said all iPhone 4's have somewhat yellow screens to different degrees. #iPhone #iphone4 #
Off to the Yvonne Arnaud theatre for dinner & show. #
Opening night of the West Side story was brilliant. Now I get home and find more drama; Gazza, a pizza and a deranged lunatic.. Crazy stuff. #
I feel like Jesus, having just turned an unwanted T-shirt into bread… Love M&S (@ Marks & Spencer) http://4sq.com/bxIOrg #
….and beer (not wine!). http://yfrog.com/5si4kjj #
F1 is going well! Especially so as Dylan can hardly take his three year old eyes off of it #f1 #
There's a fire in Farnham. It looks like it's near Sainsburys/Water Lane Does anyone know more? http://yfrog.com/j2p9nij #
Sad day at Qinetiq, who are cutting 130 jobs from the Farnborough Tech Park. Last year they cut 100. Next year 170? #recession #
There's nothing better than homemade espresso, ready for a cappuccino or latte! # http://yfrog.com/0oi5krj #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-04

mikelwilson — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 19:18:00 +0000

The newest member of our family (picture taken with iPhone 4. http://yfrog.com/5984upj #
Our new kitten is getting very good at code injection attacks. She flies over my keyboard when I'm not looking & inserts random characters! #
Regional Development Agencies are going to be closed down. Is this the end of squanderable government handouts? #budget #sme #
What's the UK Goverment's most expensive website? businesslink.gov.uk of course! The £35 million/year glorified wiki is due a cut. #
I should say that I really like BusinessLink; it's the definitive "go to" guide for small business. However, I'd rather not pay taxes for it #
New Australian PM is one of the first world leaders to not play the religion card. Bravo! http://bit.ly/ddTZ8B http://youtu.be/3hMgY8z96dE #
Heading up towards Cambridge for customer project meeting. #
See that red line? I have to drive home through it http://yfrog.com/0mmrltj #
I expect that we're going to see more players from Ghana in our European football teams. No doubt much better value in £/goal ratio too! #
I am now the Mayor of Wetherspoons in Godalming after two visits. I don't suppose the regular clientele here are smartphone users…. #
Taking a walk by the river and feeding the #ducks http://yfrog.com/86axqmj #
Just signing up for my 25GB free online storage "SkyDrive". Better than Dropbox? Doubtful. But it's free & from MS! http://bit.ly/dtT7Y1 #
Picking up Kitten-related items… Food, fluffy cat toys, etc (@ Pets At Home) http://4sq.com/cTnnAE #