Don’t forget the before/after pics for tomorrow’s thread!

I have two knee-high kowhai. Are you saying that having them might entice a kereru to visit? I don’t care if I have to wait a decade, it’ll be worth the wait!

I’ve never read any of his books; what he does with his income seriously put me off and there are so many other titles to choose from but I know he’s kind of a big deal in his genre. Have you seen the movie? Did it compare well?

How long ago did you last read it? So many of the books I remember liking in high school seem to hit so differently now that I’ve got some actual life experience under my belt and I’m finally starting to pick up on undertones that other people talk about that I’ve just never noticed before.

The SO was offered a spot on a fishing trip so he’s just left and I’m up and awake way too freakin’ early. But I have coffee and heat pump and no plans so… win?

What’s everyone’s plans for today? (I may shamelessly steal good ideas)

I’m willing to be productive until about half three, haha

Work pc had a meltdown so of course Microsoft decides to upgrade office on a hasty reboot.

Such is Friday!

Summer has me pretty apprehensive too, and not just for us. If Australia burns long and hard enough it has a big impact on the air quality here and the pretty sunsets just aren’t worth it.

Also snorted his dad. Allegedly.

Cheers. It’s not my emergency but it means I’m running a shop single-handedly for the foreseeable. I’m waiting for an update from the person affected and I’m a bit worried but determined not to pester her.

Damn, can you get Animal Control to chase down the owners and get them to replace your chooks? Not that that will make it okay but the owners need to take responsibility for having dangerous dogs.

Day has been upended by a family emergency in the office and I’m traditionally terrible at saying the right thing, sarcasm and bravado is more my style.

This afternoon better involve chocolate.

Hope your afternoon is smooth sailing, guys.

Decided to have a weekend off social media and came back to a heap of weekend conversation (isn’t that always the way).

Didn’t John Key’s favourite turn out to resemble the ISIS flag a little too much?

I think there were some interesting options submitted but the Powers That Be selected some pretty dull ones for everyone to vote on.

Not gloating but definitely worth shouting into the local void, congrats! We’re a long ways off being able to say that but I’m genuinely happy for anyone managing to get there.

SO’s boss is meant to be heading over for the ranfurly shield game tomorrow and was suffering jokes yesterday about the ferries getting cancelled. It’s definitely not the most reliable mode of transport lately.

Yeah, I feel for the couriers today, ducking in and out of warm buildings and cold winds.

Somehow the sun is out but it’s not a very nice day. I’m on my own in the office and regretting the fact I could have lugged my Bluetooth speaker to work for a Spotify day. Still, could be worse.

Happy monday!

I would try different things to see what I liked but I always came back to Fedora. I haven’t heard of Nobara but I like the sound of it; it looks like it bundles all the stuff I usually install the moment the DE is up and running.

Windows in a VM is a good idea but the way I distro-hop I should probably start with it the other way around. What is your main distro of choice?