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\n","summary":"","url":"https://peterw.micro.blog/2026/02/07/today-is-mainly-about-setting.html","date_published":"2026-02-07T00:58:17+00:00","author":{"name":"Peter Wickins","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F120618.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"peterw"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-07 00:58","date_timestamp":1770425897,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"83456904","content_html":"🍸 Why work a full day when you can finish at 11 and go to cocktails and lunch.\n: type40.au
","summary":"","url":"https://type40.au/2026/02/03/why-work-a-full-day.html","date_published":"2026-02-03T01:41:08+00:00","author":{"name":"Peter Wickins","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F120618.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"peterw"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-03 01:41","date_timestamp":1770082868,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"83329112","content_html":"Well the first stage seems to have gone okay. I’ll make some more changes and then I think I’ll go for my afternoon walk and let things chug along.\n: type40.au
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\n","summary":"","url":"https://type40.au/2026/02/01/reached-the-cross-my-fingers.html","date_published":"2026-02-01T05:08:20+00:00","author":{"name":"Peter Wickins","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F120618.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"peterw"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-01 05:08","date_timestamp":1769922500,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"83273765","content_html":"Pretty happy with the progress I made on a project today. Took me slightly longer than expected but with the groundwork done it sets me up for a productive day tomorrow.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://type40.au/2026/01/31/pretty-happy-with-the-progress.html","date_published":"2026-01-31T09:13:08+00:00","author":{"name":"Peter Wickins","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F120618.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"peterw"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-31 09:13","date_timestamp":1769850788,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"83204770","content_html":"🍸 Walking home from dinner and taking a little detour into a favourite bar for a cocktail (or two).
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\nIt integrates with Trakt, which does give me stats, so I have two months to decide if they’re worth $85AUD ($60USD) per year. I didn’t mind when it was $30USD but they doubled the rate last year. 📺
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\nIt reads just like someone didn’t check the output after saying rewrite this to make it longer: “Root cause: A portion of dependent service infrastructure in the North America region isn’t processing traffic as expected.”
\n![\"Current](\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/69755/2026/screenshot-2026-01-27-at-4.07.29pm.png\")
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\n![\"A](\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/69755/2026/9d60e369cf-m.jpg\")
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\nThis may be connected to the fact we’re now into the third hour of jackhammering and pile driving by the new apartment building construction site up the block.
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\n","summary":"","url":"https://peterw.micro.blog/2026/01/24/adding-some-more-filters-beckham.html","date_published":"2026-01-23T23:49:24+00:00","author":{"name":"Peter Wickins","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F120618.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"peterw"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-23 23:49","date_timestamp":1769212164,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"82727186","content_html":"Stupid sport question stopped me scoring 10/10 on The Saturday Paper quiz.
\n✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅❌\nThe Saturday Paper Quiz No. 584
\n","summary":"","url":"https://peterw.micro.blog/2026/01/24/stupid-sport-question-stopped-me.html","date_published":"2026-01-23T22:53:23+00:00","author":{"name":"Peter Wickins","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F120618.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"peterw"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-23 22:53","date_timestamp":1769208803,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"82505078","content_html":"🍽️ Off to a long lunch in the middle of the week.
\nHaving completed another lap around the sun I’m practicing for retirement.
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\nOne thing I really like about the Kobo Clara compared to a book is being able to sit in the cool(ish) breeze on the balcony and read without needing to put the light on. 📚
\n","summary":"","url":"https://peterw.micro.blog/2026/01/18/i-love-to-read-actual.html","date_published":"2026-01-18T09:57:03+00:00","author":{"name":"Peter Wickins","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F120618.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"peterw"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-18 09:57","date_timestamp":1768730223,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"82295995","content_html":"🌧️ I washed the car yesterday so apologies to everyone in Brisbane. It will rain all day today.
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\n","summary":"","url":"https://peterw.micro.blog/2026/01/16/first-warning-sign-it-was.html","date_published":"2026-01-16T08:15:51+00:00","author":{"name":"Peter Wickins","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F120618.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"peterw"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-16 08:15","date_timestamp":1768551351,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"82074778","content_html":"I do love getting to work when it’s already 30°c at 8:30am only to discover the airconditioning isn’t working and it’s hotter and stuffy inside.
\nIf they’re not here to sort it soon I’m taking my laptop to go sit in a shady spot outside.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://peterw.micro.blog/2026/01/15/i-do-love-getting-to.html","date_published":"2026-01-14T22:44:48+00:00","author":{"name":"Peter Wickins","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F120618.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"peterw"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-14 22:44","date_timestamp":1768430688,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"82023379","content_html":"“The mining industry accounted for two-thirds of the area cleared.”
\nMurray Watt continuing to demonstrate his priority is protecting the mining industry not the environment, with ten Sydney Harbours’ worth of threatened species habitat approved for destruction in 2025, report finds.
\n#auspol
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\nComfortable but not too comfortable. Just what you need for visitors. Comfort but not so much they overstay or want to visit regularly 😀
\n","summary":"","url":"https://peterw.micro.blog/2026/01/14/picked-up-some-new-pillows.html","date_published":"2026-01-14T08:13:05+00:00","author":{"name":"Peter Wickins","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F120618.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"peterw"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-14 08:13","date_timestamp":1768378385,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"82015131","content_html":"Good to see decent numbers using the local library. There were more than 5.9 million physical items loaned out by Brisbane Council libraries in 2025, with an additional 2.1 million e-books and audiobooks downloaded. The top item was We Solve Murders by Richard Osman, which was borrowed 2,306 times.📚
\n","summary":"","url":"https://peterw.micro.blog/2026/01/14/good-to-see-decent-numbers.html","date_published":"2026-01-14T05:52:43+00:00","author":{"name":"Peter Wickins","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F120618.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"peterw"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-14 05:52","date_timestamp":1768369963,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"82002298","content_html":"@renevanbelzen I’m the opposite, I use social media only for entertainment such as engaging with others with common interests. I don’t use it to stay abreast of news or events, I’ll check dedicated websites for that. I keep my filters fairly tight to try and keep most of the unwanted noise out.
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\nI know it’s important to stay across global issues but most of these relate to the US and the continuing spiral down the drain at the hands of the orange clown and company.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://peterw.micro.blog/2026/01/13/my-list-of-muted-topics.html","date_published":"2026-01-13T09:15:49+00:00","author":{"name":"Peter Wickins","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F120618.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"peterw"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-13 09:15","date_timestamp":1768295749,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"81749397","content_html":"A day spent with friends.
\nA long lunch was had.\nThe gallery was wandered.\nThere were cocktails at a favourite bar after.\nA walk home along the river.
\nSaturday has been good.
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\n","url":"https://micro.blog/peterw/81170529","date_published":"2026-01-02T01:26:17+00:00","author":{"name":"Peter Wickins","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F120618.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"peterw"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-02 01:26","date_timestamp":1767317177,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"81121535","content_html":"@renevanbelzen the gas for my cooktop is included in my daily supply charge so it’s no additional cost to use this whereas I’d be paying for electricity.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/peterw/81121535","date_published":"2026-01-01T06:51:51+00:00","author":{"name":"Peter Wickins","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F120618.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"peterw"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-01 06:51","date_timestamp":1767250311,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"81118807","content_html":"@Miraz Happy New Year! A year without house building/moving/selling must be something to look forward to 😀
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/peterw/81118807","date_published":"2026-01-01T05:37:20+00:00","author":{"name":"Peter Wickins","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F120618.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"peterw"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-01 05:37","date_timestamp":1767245840,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"81105341","content_html":"@news are there still intermittent issues? I tried posting about 90mins and it showed in my list of posts but didn’t go to my blog or cross post. I deleted and posted again but same issue.
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\n","url":"https://micro.blog/peterw/76106994","date_published":"2025-10-19T01:22:24+00:00","author":{"name":"Peter Wickins","url":"","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F120618.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"peterw"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-10-19 01:22","date_timestamp":1760836944,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"75963643","content_html":"@lmika I’d have said early 40s rather than early 30s but for the same reasons. I’m guessing it’s because I’ve lived through both and you’re possibly yet to do your early 40s.
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