[Tsundoku]

On the train into Brisbane CBD today, I was waiting near the doors as we came into the station. Happened to glance down at 2 older people reading their Kindles. The man was reading Memories of Ice.

[A Demon Llama!]

Finally got a job today in my shity city. First day at work and I managed to spill my coffee on the owners new carpet. Now to try and save up for my Masters.

[Dutch]

On my way to Cambridge with my girlfriend who will also go along with me to the Flying Legends Airshow tomorrow and the day after

[Abyss]

Briar King, on 10 July 2014 - 02:34 AM, said:

Upgraded from a 32in TV to a 49in today ...

Admit it, your life is better now.

[Messremb]

Exchanged contracts on the house today

[Studious Lock]

Getting through not being able to make it to the american meet up by going to my first ever comic con day!

[Traveller]

Fantastic coffee this morning.

I looked at coffee machines for about a week before getting an Aeropress and a burr grinder for a fraction of the price.

The Aeropress is like a cafetiere but uses a paper filter, which leaves no grounds, is easy to clean, and is super compact and portable so you can take it wherever. And it makes awesome smooth fresh coffee. Genius.

Combined with some fresh ground beans from the grinder and the result is better than a lot of the machine made stuff I've tried. Also my daughter saw the grinder and wanted a go, and now likes to sit and grind coffee..bonus!

This post has been edited by Traveller: 12 July 2014 - 07:31 AM

[Loki]

Mass Effect and wine. 🍷

[Tiste Simeon]

Loki, on 12 July 2014 - 10:46 AM, said:

Mass Effect and wine. 🍷

Hah. I've been playing through them again, enjoying it just as much the 3rd time round!

Traveller nothing beats a really good self ground coffee from your own machine! It does make you snobby though - can't touch instant now!

[Binder of Demons]

Had an "informal chat" with some potential employers on wednesday, and was very unsure where I stood when i left the meeting (seemed positive but not sure?). The job is to do some video work, but since they haven't really been doing their own video before, they're not sure what's involved (or feasible for one person). And I'm a newbie in this area trying to get a foot in the door anywhere.

So when I left the meeting (with the company PR team), they said they'd get back to me next week sometime, after running it by the people in HR. And it was suggested that I could come along on tuesday to get some general footage and maybe edit it as a little showcase for the HR people as well.

But I just got a phone call asking me to come in on the tuesday instead to meet HR, and I could still do the filming afterwards as a practice anyway if i wanted? The girl seemed really positive allowing for the fact that she doens't sign of on hiring.

Possible film-making job in my home town, with the potential to access/rub shoulders with national and international broadcasters??? Please,please, please.

I'll likely crash the Messing With My Groove thread on tuesday if it all goes wrong, but they seem to want me to do it, otherwise, why not wait until after I sent them the practice edit (for the sake of one day). Fingers crossed.

Oh, and my new lighting kit arrived today, and I managed to get it for just over half the price it would have cost me in Ireland. Bonus.

[Andorion]

Tisteon Simeonus, on 12 July 2014 - 12:50 PM, said:

Loki, on 12 July 2014 - 10:46 AM, said:

Mass Effect and wine. ��

Hah. I've been playing through them again, enjoying it just as much the 3rd time round!

Traveller nothing beats a really good self ground coffee from your own machine! It does make you snobby though - can't touch instant now!

This is basically what has happened to me. I don't have much coffee, maybe 1-2 cups a day, but the benas are home-ground and I put in no milk and almost no sugar. Instant coffee tastes like spoilt milk now.

This post has been edited by Andorion: 12 July 2014 - 03:20 PM

[Andorion]

Had a long chat with an old friend at his home today, accompanied by a 5 star home cooked lunch. Almost chatted for 5 hours non-stop. Been a long time since I did something like this

[Traveller]

Andorion, on 12 July 2014 - 03:20 PM, said:

Tisteon Simeonus, on 12 July 2014 - 12:50 PM, said:

Loki, on 12 July 2014 - 10:46 AM, said:

Mass Effect and wine. ��

Hah. I've been playing through them again, enjoying it just as much the 3rd time round!

Traveller nothing beats a really good self ground coffee from your own machine! It does make you snobby though - can't touch instant now!

This is basically what has happened to me. I don't have much coffee, maybe 1-2 cups a day, but the benas are home-ground and I put in no milk and almost no sugar. Instant coffee tastes like spoilt milk now.

Totally snobby about it now! Instant has a really weird taste just missing from fresh beans. Even coffee from a relatively expensive machine at work just doesn't compare.

The bonus now is I get to check out the multitude of different coffee types out there. It seems a bit like wine - the best stuff being from specific regions and crops, and the cheap being blends from heaven knows where.

[Tiste Simeon]

Traveller, on 12 July 2014 - 03:42 PM, said:

Andorion, on 12 July 2014 - 03:20 PM, said:

Tisteon Simeonus, on 12 July 2014 - 12:50 PM, said:

Loki, on 12 July 2014 - 10:46 AM, said:

Mass Effect and wine. ��

Hah. I've been playing through them again, enjoying it just as much the 3rd time round!

Traveller nothing beats a really good self ground coffee from your own machine! It does make you snobby though - can't touch instant now!

This is basically what has happened to me. I don't have much coffee, maybe 1-2 cups a day, but the benas are home-ground and I put in no milk and almost no sugar. Instant coffee tastes like spoilt milk now.

Totally snobby about it now! Instant has a really weird taste just missing from fresh beans. Even coffee from a relatively expensive machine at work just doesn't compare.

The bonus now is I get to check out the multitude of different coffee types out there. It seems a bit like wine - the best stuff being from specific regions and crops, and the cheap being blends from heaven knows where.

Might I recommend this website: https://www.happydonkey.co.uk I dunno if they would deliver outside the UK but the coffee is outstanding!

[Tiste Simeon]

What's making me happy is that I spent a great weekend in Newcastle with family for my Nephews first birthday. I do love the Geordie accent...

[Solidsnape]

Tisteon Simeonus, on 13 July 2014 - 10:54 PM, said:

What's making me happy is that I spent a great weekend in Newcastle with family for my Nephews first birthday. I do love the Geordie accent...

You should have called. I could have provided you with EXTRA Geordie twang.

And just to prove I've read all the posts on this page,
Sim you could have went here, it's my regular coffee shop in newcastle.

http://www.pumphreys-coffee.co.uk

[Tiste Simeon]

Solidsnape, on 13 July 2014 - 11:12 PM, said:

Tisteon Simeonus, on 13 July 2014 - 10:54 PM, said:

What's making me happy is that I spent a great weekend in Newcastle with family for my Nephews first birthday. I do love the Geordie accent...

You should have called. I could have provided you with EXTRA Geordie twang.

And just to prove I've read all the posts on this page,
Sim you could have went here, it's my regular coffee shop in newcastle.

http://www.pumphreys-coffee.co.uk

Dang it that shops looks pretty sweet. Bit further out than where I was & I didn't have time really. Also I knew someone from this forum lived up there but I couldn't remember who! Next time I go to visit my brother/sister-in-law/nephew I'll give you a shout!

[Solidsnape]

If you don't mind me asking, which part of newcastle does he live in? I'm curious.
I bet it's the swanky end.

Yeah that shop is great. It's really old too, been around a long time.
Next time eh?

This post has been edited by Solidsnape: 14 July 2014 - 07:13 AM

[Mezla PigDog]

I stopped remembering my dreams a few years ago. This year I have gone back to a considerably more laid back job and lifestyle and I've started remembering my dreams again. Hurrah. Last night was zombies, the only way to survive was to blend in by pretending to be one yourself. In the end there were more people pretending than were real zombies.......

[Tiste Simeon]

Solidsnape, on 14 July 2014 - 07:12 AM, said:

If you don't mind me asking, which part of newcastle does he live in? I'm curious.
I bet it's the swanky end.

Yeah that shop is great. It's really old too, been around a long time.
Next time eh?

He lives near Heaton Park just off Heaton Road. I'm guessing that's in the Heaton area? I think he is trying to move somewhere else those - Jedborough or something? I'm not sure.Why would you think it is the swanky end?