We're in the process of getting a new roof put on the house, so the entire thing is covered in scaffolding, which the kids *love* playing on despite our *many* … | Continue reading
We're in the process of getting a new roof put on the house, so the entire thing is covered in scaffolding, which the kids *love* playing on despite our *many* … | Continue reading
Dammit. The first piece of spam has made it through the (rudimentary) spam filtering on my Guestbook. First time in [around 18 … | Continue reading
Dammit. The first piece of spam has made it through the (rudimentary) spam filtering on my Guestbook. First time in [around 18 … | Continue reading
I've been off for nearly 2 weeks now, and a combination of a sprained ankle and being super busy has resulted in zero miles on either of my motorbikes, despite … | Continue reading
I've been off for nearly 2 weeks now, and a combination of a sprained ankle and being super busy has resulted in zero miles on either of my motorbikes, despite … | Continue reading
I've been trying [Zen Browser](https://zen-browser.app/) for a couple days, but I can't get used to it. It's just too much of a digression from the browser … | Continue reading
I've been trying [Zen Browser](https://zen-browser.app/) for a couple days, but I can't get used to it. It's just too much of a digression from the browser … | Continue reading
As you come up our drive there's a small brick building that we call *the shed*. It's not actually a shed; it's a lovely little insulated brick building, with … | Continue reading
We have a brick shed on the drive that we've made into a playroom for the kids. Problem is, I use it more than them! 😂 | Continue reading
Not wanting to be outdone by the rest of the blogging community, and of course, wanting to be a part of the it too, I decided to roll my own version of … | Continue reading
I've been reading a lot about blog interactions, community echos, and manual Webmentions recently. So I decided to jump on the bandwagon and roll my own. | Continue reading
Today is gonna be another [Tissot Seastar](https://kevquirk.com/blog/new-watch-day) day, I think. Something tells me that the Selten Salvage Bronze is gonna … | Continue reading
Today is gonna be another [Tissot Seastar](https://kevquirk.com/blog/new-watch-day) day, I think. Something tells me that the Selten Salvage Bronze is gonna … | Continue reading
I don't know why, but the term *"vibe coding"* really pisses me off. I find it utterly stupid. | Continue reading
I don't know why, but the term *"vibe coding"* really pisses me off. I find it utterly stupid. | Continue reading
It was recently my birthday, and now my wife and I are over 40 and been together around half of our lives, we don't really bother with presents. Instead, we … | Continue reading
I've been trying to be more thoughtful with my watch purchases lately, and I'm so happy I have been, as this latest addition to my collection is just stunning. | Continue reading
The most annoying thing about this stupid bloody sprain is no running for 6-8 weeks. I *just* starting to enjoy it again. FML. | Continue reading
The most annoying thing about this stupid bloody sprain is no running for 6-8 weeks. I *just* starting to enjoy it again. FML. | Continue reading
Never expected to be spending my first day off in the hospital thanks to me slipping over last night and landing very awkwardly on my ankle. Luckily just a bad … | Continue reading
Never expected to be spending my first day off in the hospital thanks to me slipping over last night and landing very awkwardly on my ankle. Luckily just a bad … | Continue reading
I switched from Notesnook to #Obsidian last week for notes on my phone (separate from [work notes](https://kevquirk.com/blog/follow-up-on-notes)). I see what … | Continue reading
I switched from Notesnook to #Obsidian last week for notes on my phone (separate from [work notes](https://kevquirk.com/blog/follow-up-on-notes)). I see what … | Continue reading
Last day of work today, then it's 2 weeks of time off. 🎉 | Continue reading
Last day of work today, then it's 2 weeks of time off. 🎉 | Continue reading
OK, so one thing became clear as a result of the *many* responses I received to my previous post - there's no *one method to rule them all* when it comes to … | Continue reading
I received a tonne of responses to my question about notes systems. I've also had a couple people email me asking for an update, as they're interested too. This is that update. | Continue reading
I've read a few of [Haywood's books](https://kevquirk.com/tag:RR%20Haywood) at this point, and generally I really enjoy them. *Delio Phase Two* was no … | Continue reading
The second book in RR Haywood's Delio series. Great all the way through, but disappointing at the end. | Continue reading
First #run back after a week on Chicago and lots of indulgence. Plus, ~30 degree heat. Feel good now that my heart has stopped trying to pop out of my chest. … | Continue reading
First #run back after a week on Chicago and lots of indulgence. Plus, ~30 degree heat. Feel good now that my heart has stopped trying to pop out of my chest. … | Continue reading
Yes, Hooman. I am fluffy. Whatcha gonna do about it? | Continue reading
Yes, Hooman. I am fluffy. Whatcha gonna do about it? | Continue reading
You know what *really* pisses me off? When my wife sends an *urgent* text asking me to bring the washing in as it's about to rain. Only to moan at me for not … | Continue reading
You know what *really* pisses me off? When my wife sends an *urgent* text asking me to bring the washing in as it's about to rain. Only to moan at me for not … | Continue reading
So I (link: https://kevquirk.com/notes/20250720-2011 text: considered flipping back to Fosstodon) at the end of July, and ultimately decided to do it. I … | Continue reading
I've been flip-flopping around the Fediverse lately. My most recent hop was from Micro.blog back to Fosstodon, but I've decided to switch back. Here's why... | Continue reading
If you deliberately don't capitalise the text you write, I'm probably not going to read it. It's not edgy. It makes you look like a Muppet. | Continue reading
If you deliberately don't capitalise the text you write, I'm probably not going to read it. It's not edgy. It makes you look like a Muppet. | Continue reading
Finished watching The Pitt last night. Probably one of the best TV series I've ever seen. Superb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31938062 | Continue reading
Finished watching The Pitt last night. Probably one of the best TV series I've ever seen. Superb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31938062 | Continue reading
Why TF does #Ubuntu not automatically switch to dark mode when it's night time? Like, it's 2025 FFS. | Continue reading
When did people start substituting putting the phone to their ear in favour of being on loudspeaker in public? Fucking idiots. | Continue reading
Flying to Chicago (via Dublin) at 8am tomorrow morning. That means I'll be up at 04:30. On a Sunday. Brilliant. | Continue reading
When I used an #iPhone Siri was good enough for my use case - set a timer, what's 65f in c, remind me to do xyz at 10am on Monday. On the other hand, #Gemini … | Continue reading
Regular readers may know that I'm a British Army veteran who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan, so when my wife mentioned this book and that it might be good … | Continue reading
The first book in Andy McNab's Liam Scott series about a teenager who signs up for the British Army and deploys to Afghanistan. | Continue reading