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Re: Fully Retired

mhward — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 09:58:19 -0000

Jo, I think it's sometimes useful to make a break in order to establish a new routine. Is there any chance you could travel for a bit - even a road trip - to make that break?

Re: Free At Last...

mhward — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 15:04:33 -0000

I've just retired too. I think you should add some travel into that schedule - I'm presently in Europe, and the knowledge that I don't have to return to work is increasing my joy no end!

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mhward — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:50:44 -0000

And meanwhile, we have a hung parliament downunder. At the moment neither major party can form a government and there are four independents, one Green and three seats undecided. Cliffhanger stuff!

Re: QueerJoe's Knitting Blog

mhward — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:05:57 -0000

I didn't know about this ban. How ridiculous, and thanks for bringing it to people's attention.

Re: Waking up with nothing… is it really exhilarating?

mhward — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:21:36 -0000

Hey Kevin, I was so pleased when you got your doctor hat, and I'm sorry that things are tough right now. You are a really lovely person, and you h ave worked really hard, and I'm sure that you will find your niche somewhere. It isn't true that nice guys always come last. I'm sending good thoughts and wishing I could do more.

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mhward — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:11:48 -0000

I suppose that Sydney's out of the question? We do have Marriot hotels here, and you could pop over and visit James...

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mhward — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:21:46 -0000

Thanks Joe. Both the garments on that cover are also in Kaffe's Classics; I haven't seen either of them elsewhere.

And to other commenters, if someone 'buys' Haiti (form whom? for how much?), how would the Haitians' human and civil rights be protected? Jobs are all very well, but the right to own your own means of production and determine your own future is also pretty important I think.

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mhward — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:42:33 -0000

I can't read it - is that an early edition of Kaffe's Classics? I've got that, and I knitted the Kilim jacket from it years ago, then did some remodelling on it last year to make it wearable in Sydney's warmer winters ( http://manainkblog.typepad..... It would be my favourite Kaffe publication too.

Re: QueerJoe's Knitting Blog

mhward — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:39:18 -0000

Dear Joe, I'm sorry. but we don't have sticks of butter here, only tubs. How much does a stick of butter or margarine weigh?

Re: QueerJoe's Knitting Blog

mhward — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:56:31 -0000

Holly, you are ill-informed. Elderly people have medical procedures like pacemaker installations every day here in Australia. A friend's 92-year-old father recently had long and complex surgery, which he is recovering well from. Contrary to what you have read, health-care in Australia, NZ and the UK is *not* rationed on people's ages; it is rationed on medical need. And we can have health insurance as well if we want to - I do - and part of the premium is tax-deductible becuase it frees up room in the system for people who can't afford it.

And Joe, I hate the DISQUIS thing too.

Re: QueerJoe's Knitting Blog

mhward — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:41:27 -0000

We got rid of 1c and 2c coins here years ago,. NZ has now got rid of the 5c, and Australia is going to follow - next year I think. Catch up, US! :)

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mhward — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:12:48 -0000

Possums in Aus and the US are completely different species. Details about the Australian one : http://en.wikipedia.org/wik.... Details about the American one: http://en.wikipedia.org/wik... Possums are native to Aus but are a terrible pest in NZ, which is why they are being harvested for their fur.

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mhward — Mon, 25 May 2009 22:48:58 -0000

Wah!!! I can only find one photo of Peter. Was he ducking and weaving from the camera? And that 'flat feet' is lovely. I bought Sandra one for Christmas and it's knitting up nicely too. There was a very limited choice of colours from the local supplier.

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mhward — Tue, 19 May 2009 01:08:35 -0000

Sounds like a wonderful time. I love your comment that everyone who came was there to make it great. And I'll bet Nanna had a great time too. Can't wait to hear it from him.

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mhward — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:24:41 -0000

I can't believe that someone has put Spotlight as their favourite local Yarn Store in Perth, Australia. It's the local equivalent to JoAnns or Michaels. Surely there must be something better in Perth than that...?

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mhward — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:00:14 -0000

Love the needle condoms. When I got to the hairdresser to get my colour lifted (isn't that a great expression?) I need my specs so I can knit while I'm under the infernal dryer. But the dye might stain the ear pieces, so someone has invented these long plastic sleeves to slide over them. I always refer to them as the condoms for safe specs.

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mhward — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:29:23 -0000

Joe, you've aged beautifully. Matured like a great wine. Congrats on your 1000th post - I'm only at 860!

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mhward — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:05:08 -0000

As it happens I'm preparing to advise on one this morning as well as preparing for my own appraisal soon. I work for a very large institution that has a very set format for performance reviews. I participate in them both as reviewee and as an advisor to our reviewer on the people who've been working for me this year (our staff move round a lot and every manager they've worked for gets to enter the discussion.) I like them personally, although I prefer to be the reviewee than to have to talk to people about their performance, which I find really difficult. It's a good chance to list all the things I've accomplished this year, and to think about what I'd like to improve. Like Sarah T I also get the chance to list courses I'd like to take, conferences I'd like to attend etc.

Re: Photoblogging :: Toronto Solo Drive

mhward — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 01:12:55 -0000

I am so jealous! I was supposed to be on a drive from NJ to Wiarton, ON a few weeks ago, Before AOIR8.0, but it all fell through. Maybe one day...

Re: Facebook, we’ve got a problem…

mhward — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:56:43 -0000

Yeah, I find it a weird medium. I get heaps of useless info about people ("So-and-so has upload new photos") even though I have these notifications turned right down. I hardly ever check it now.

Re: 2-in-1: How to make steamed Tilapia + Editing in iMovie 7

mhward — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 20:25:09 -0000

I had to google this - turns out that Tilapia is a noxious pest in parts of Australia: http://www2.dpi.qld.gov.au/... Nice meals lately? - plenty. I love to cook. The best thing I 'unvented' recently was a thai-style chicken curry with coconut milk and vegies: http://manainkblog.typepad.... Sorry, text only - no vid. :)

Re: Back to Buffalo, Back to Worries

mhward — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 05:22:57 -0000

I think (well, actually, I know) that's its really common for PhD students to feel like this sometimes. Lots of people stop doing a PhD, but they all learn stuff from the experience. Just don't stop blogging!

Re: Video travelogue: Halfway there to Buffalo…

mhward — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:15:21 -0000

You are such a geek - you got your computer up and running before you opened your dinner! :)

Are you going to be at AOIR8.0?

Re: Happy Birthday to me…

mhward — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:22:19 -0000

Argh! I missed it! Happy belated birthday. Hope you're getting used to being 30.

Re: Introducing Maizer… the cat that pee-ed on my Mac

mhward — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 07:44:30 -0000

I last blogged my old boy here.