David

Day Job: IT Support at UQ Library
Things I do when not at work:
* Blacksmithing
* Cooking
* Photography
* noodling around on computers
* avid Sea of Thieves player

David boosted:
2025-06-17

For consideration, from The Australia Institute:

Australia has an opportunity to get out of AUKUS. We should take it.

We ask the Albanese Government to prioritise Australia's interests and security, and to join the UK and the US Governments in undertaking an independent parliamentary inquiry into AUKUS.

✍️ Add your name: theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry

2025-06-17

@phocks It definitely works, but, I have issues with it on non-MS OS's. It requires a Nightly build of Rust to build the app. This is *NOT* how you make production ready applications. NO-ONE should be relying on features in a nightly build of your compiler.

2025-06-12

@phocks The solution is to take a break from reading news for a while. Pop in now and then just to see what's going on, but definitely not worth spending too much time on (esp. when so much of the news you can't do anything about).

2025-06-11

@rae Noice :) I’ve heard good things about that model.

2025-06-04

@anathema_device @phocks depends on if you’re a tooth fairy, or a dentist (if the latter, I’d say around $1500-$7000)

😂

2025-06-02

@Andrea not to be too contrary, but the fictional character Murderbot also has skin. 😜

2025-06-02

@crimsonbutterfly I saw one making a concerted effort to open the café door in Arthur's Pass.
It almost did it too.

2025-05-29

@darrentuer careful use of Firefox ad-ins. I haven't seen a YouTube ad in years.

2025-05-29

@simon sometimes it’s handy to differentiate your browser tabs by light/dark depending on site. Sometimes you might have your os to follow daytime hours but the sight you’re working on, on that particular day might work better in either light or dark for health/cognition reasons.

2025-05-28

@ash didn't get above 16º here all day.

2025-05-22

@phocks That is at least one I don't have to pay (although my electricity bill is higher because of it).

2025-05-22

@ash so what you're saying is you're a tight-arse? 😂

2025-05-20

@rae wait! Tablespoons are defined differently elsewhere???

2025-05-20

@anathema_device this is hilarious!

2025-05-16

@ada Easy spread butter/oil blends are the key (or leave the butter out of the fridge to soften first)

2025-05-14

@anathema_device @leadegroot Bit of a moot point I'm afraid. :(

I’m getting in touch to share an important update regarding your electricity retail service with Ampol Energy (Retail) Pty Ltd (Ampol Energy).

Today, we announced that Ampol Energy is being acquired by AGL Sales Pty Limited (AGL). This transaction will not impact your electricity retail service and, should it go ahead, AGL will contact you in relation to a transfer of your service to another electricity retailer in the AGL Group, subject to regulatory approvals.

Ampol and AGL plan to work together to explore potential alliance opportunities. 

What this means for you
For now, your electricity retail service and fuel discount with Ampol Energy will continue as usual under your Ampol Energy Plan Terms & Conditions, and there’s nothing you need to do.

We’re working closely with AGL to make sure everything goes smoothly for all our customers, and you’ll receive more information from AGL about your service as things progress.  

We sincerely thank you for being an Ampol Energy customer and will be there to support you throughout this transition.
2025-05-08
2025-05-04

#Free to a good* home.

One Torini 2.8kVa generator. 18L petrol tank, motor runs well and starts easily.

The catch js that there’s something wrong with the generator portion. Might be the breaker, might be the generator itself. I am not an electrical engineer so have no idea.

If you want to have a crack at it, or just want a small petrol engine for something, I’m happy to pass it on.

*home does not actually have to be good.

location: Cedar Creek 4520

A black and yellow  SW2800 generator.Side view showing pull start
2025-05-01

@phocks It is *glorious*

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