ash

ash, 15 days ago to random

It's been a lovely weekend up in Maryborough. Blue skies, mid 20s, not entirely but somewhat relaxing time with family. Lots of cuddles with little Charlie (the dog). Really, this ain't bad.

ash, 17 days ago to music

At first I was like what is this shit doing in my playlist, then I was like hold on just a minute, then I was grinning like an idiot for the rest of the track. Little bit of country drum & bass for your Friday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnzXUJ5o_qE

#NowListening #Music

ash, 18 days ago to random

I don't really feel like a coffee, but I do really feel like going and getting one. Need some sunshine.

ash, 18 days ago to random

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-23/lamb-house-brisbane-restoration-transformation/103803352

ash, 19 days ago to random

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-22/james-raptis-resigns-from-acm-following-links-to-ai-plagiarism/103879762

ash, 19 days ago to random

“If you're faced with the tradeoff between security and another priority, your answer is clear: Do security.” – Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO.

Microsoft: “we're going to screenshot all your passwords and porn and DMs and banking and…”

ash, 19 days ago to random

It so culminates that I'm really hungry and the weather is a bit cooler and I have some approaching-stale bread in the fridge as well as a jaffle maker plus all the trimmings to make the perfect toasted sandwich.

ash, 20 days ago to random

I'm currently foam rolling my calf and it hurts like a bitch and I am the saddest person in the world

ash, 21 days ago to random

Oop. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-20/icc-seeks-arrest-warrants-for-netanyahu-hamas-leaders/103871928

ash, 21 days ago to random

First day back after my short break and I'm feeling all brain fog. It's stuffy in the office. Might go up to level 3 and work in the fresh air.

ash, 24 days ago to random

I was thinking about riding to Bunnings, but this is coming in. Still thinking about riding to Bunnings tbh. Yolo.

#BNEWeather

ash, 25 days ago to random

The MG4 lane keep assist is scary shit. On the highway in the rain, and on narrow country roads it kept beeping and trying to steer me off the road. It can't be disabled, because it turns itself back on when you start the car. Apparently that's how it gets its 5 star safety rating.

#AshGetsAnEV #ANCAP #MG4

ash, 25 days ago to random

Took the EV out for a somewhat low tech camping trip. https://ash.ms/2024/05/16/solo-camping-with-my-ev/

#WeblogPoMo2024

ash, 25 days ago to random

Put the Dettol sanitiser through the dryer and it turned into this little gremlin of a thing which I imagine would be perfect for potions and the like

ash, 26 days ago to random

Rocked up to the camping area that the website said is most definitely available to 2 wheel drive vehicles.

#TravelDiary

ash, 26 days ago to random

I don't know what it is with the MG4 but the stereo is not great. I thought it was just DAB sounded bad, but turns out anything I play on it has that sloshy sibilance of a 90s Napster rip.

ash, 28 days ago to random

I think my favourite part of this is that they've grated cheese on top as a serving suggestion.

ash, 1 month ago to random

A kid on a scooter blows a lungful of vape juice in my face as he cuts me off.

A couple of tourists step into the bike lane in front of me without looking.

A bicycle courier messing with her phone veers directly into my path at the last second.

ash, 1 month ago to random

I am officially on holiday! My first excursion will be a doctor's appointment in the morning. Good for me

ash, 1 month ago to random

The company that manages our building EV infrastructure went bust. The new one turned everyone's internet off to install their new hardware today.

Just now the building manager proudly let me know the new system is up and that I can get a charger installed. But I caught the electrician as he was packing up and he was like there's NO way you'll be able to run a cable that long, our system can't handle it.

So I'm about to have an entire conniption.

#AshGetsAnEv #enshittification

ash, 1 month ago to random

Ordered a v2l cable for my car so I can run a cooktop while I'm camping. Had to call them up because the payment messed up. But the guy said they make them to order rather than having a bunch sitting around on the shelf which is kinda cool.

ash, 1 month ago to random

I've been missing the sunshine lately so I'm working from beside the river this arvo. I brought some eucalyptus-based cleaner to spray the table cos they get pretty gross. But it also managed to completely lift the paint pen someone tagged it with. So now the table is sparkling new and my hands are covered in black paint.

ash, 1 month ago to random

One litre of petrol weighs around 740g but produces around 2.31kg of carbon dioxide when burned.

It's unintuitive, but diesel and petrol are full of carbon. When fuel burns, the carbon combines with two oxygen molecules (both of which are heavier elements) to create carbon dioxide.

ash, 1 month ago to random

It was a good day. Went into the office and caught up with a bunch of peeps. Then spent most of the day working outdoors in the autumn air. Just nice.

ash, 1 month ago to Blog

Blog post about the Brisbane comedy festival, a new gay bar, visiting some friends and reminiscing about times. Things are good. https://ash.ms/2024/05/05/brisbane-comedy-festival-queer-spaces-and-ev-races/

#blog #notQuiteButInspiredBy #WeblogPoMo2024