On This Day, 9 September

RT @GarethWild: As Charles will be Charles III, can we start a campaign for the Royal Mail to be renamed C3PO?

9 Sep 2022 21:28:49

@theunderfall @BRSphotofest @Locallearning @WeirdBristol @MoodyColin @mshedbristol Tricky. Somewhere around the car park around the back of the old Robinsons building, maybe?

9 Sep 2021 15:11:19

@AirPlantLove @masato_jones Same with my ironic umbrella order :D x

9 Sep 2021 19:54:23

RT @antifajedward: When the moon hits your knees and you mispronounce trees; sycamore

9 Sep 2020 17:46:12

RT @tyronem: I did not come here to be attacked. https://t.co/xEGYSB7osh

9 Sep 2020 21:25:32

RT @quellist1: Narrator: Sadly, Piers Morgan did not actually explode. https://t.co/xA3s7DDUOY

9 Sep 2019 08:41:53

@Cookwitch I’m guessing the junction came first.

9 Sep 2019 17:26:20

RT @MakingBlakes7: The Liberator. #Blakes7 https://t.co/5GzeJq623t

9 Sep 2019 18:57:22

@PaulAnnett Have you considered mixing it up by asking people how much the Buy-It-Now price is on eBay auction-only listings?

9 Sep 2018 13:18:32

RT @Rory_Naismith: Major news from Como in Italy: an amphora containing hundreds of 5th-century gold coins has been found in excavations of…

9 Sep 2018 13:19:55

RT @AbbieEvansXO: Satan: welcome to hell, I want all of us to be friends here Me: huh, this doesn’t seem so bad Satan: so everyone go aro…

9 Sep 2018 13:52:07

RT @dangusset: UK’s worst-selling map: The empty landscape charted by OS440 https://t.co/26kTW2Q49f

9 Sep 2018 17:55:20

RT @AshtonCourtRly: HUGE THANKS to the 8000+ people who have signed our petition, we're now on the agenda for the City Council meeting on S…

9 Sep 2018 19:37:39

@Ctzn5 @Halalcoholism #bandname

9 Sep 2017 11:04:41

RT @Dru_Marland: I'll be at the Benjamin Perry Boathouse on Redcliffe Quay today with other Bristol book people and our books https://t.co…

9 Sep 2017 11:53:02

@claireellent Oh yeah. The G&T is ace.

9 Sep 2017 13:46:34

@chubbybannister Hurrah!

9 Sep 2017 17:12:41

RT @TheNational: Fuck you, Karl https://t.co/3gXr8DYryw

9 Sep 2017 21:09:21

RT @cstross: Men, reminder: if you base your courtship behaviour on a RomCom, you’ll end up with a restraining order, not a girl. https://t…

9 Sep 2017 21:13:58

@Bristolvor Goodness, no. I have a hard enough time standing on the floor.

9 Sep 2016 07:30:35

@bristol247 You’re missing a chunk of #16, I think.

9 Sep 2016 08:22:43

@bristol247 See — some people *do* read all the way to the end of an article :D

9 Sep 2016 08:31:40

RT @RobDotHutton: In the room for Theresa May's grammar schools speech. There are seats, but not enough for everyone who wants one. It's li…

9 Sep 2016 10:01:36

@patrickrhone As someone who’s gone 5->5S->SE, I’d really recommend it. Odd combination of “it’s just the same!”/“EVERYTHING is BETTER!”

9 Sep 2016 12:46:15

RT @seb_ly: Nice mostly accurate write up on my laser gun from my friends at @hackaday https://t.co/3FN0byq942 https://t.co/sntMzpr4Gl

9 Sep 2016 15:00:25

@oliverburkeman “Taxi TV”? Christ, yet another thing I didn’t know existed yet can urgently hate as soon as I’m aware of it.

9 Sep 2016 18:44:21

@EffBeeee You star. You just reminded me I’d stashed these two away earlier on this week… https://t.co/RfqfrvoQFM

9 Sep 2016 21:28:16

@EffBeeee (I sometimes just buy a couple of little ones because I have no sense of moderation, and a full-size bottle is too much for me.)

9 Sep 2016 21:28:56

@UnlikelyWorlds That would certainly explain the latest sightings… https://t.co/txXnjMY6O7

9 Sep 2016 22:05:52

RT @JamesScott2: Busy aviation news night. @British_Airways 2276 caught fire @LASairport. All passengers reportedly off 777 safely. https:…

8 Sep 2015 23:41:49

RT @mimcmullen: "Kim, no one cares." WHEN I ASKED FOR A BAGEL, THEY SAID THEY WERE OUT OF BAGELS! "Kim." WHO RUNS OUT OF BAGELS? http://t.c…

9 Sep 2015 06:40:59

@benjohnbarnes If it plays that song on loop, go to the full-size “player” screen and tap the loopy button so it’s not on one-song loop.

9 Sep 2015 14:37:47

@benjohnbarnes (Also, go back to page where album is single row in list. Tap artwork. Album starts playing.)

9 Sep 2015 14:39:59

@benjohnbarnes And let me know if you find a way to simply “shuffle/play all tracks by this artist”.

9 Sep 2015 14:40:42

@benjohnbarnes I believe so.

9 Sep 2015 14:42:30

@benjohnbarnes I’d say that’s a fair summary.

9 Sep 2015 15:28:41

@iamashley @danrubin Dangerous! A friend often has gear dangling from his neck worth many times my car. Easy to start getting tempted ;)

9 Sep 2015 16:22:17

@davidcaolo They need the room. This year’s “one more thing…” is a synchronised 100-user display of the new Apple Jetpack.

9 Sep 2015 17:10:14

@UrsulaWJ Learn the German for “So I can have more intelligent conversations” as quickly as possible.

9 Sep 2015 17:20:53

@MResponsively Yup, it’s ugly. Sadly, what I want is something that works really well with my iPhone but looks more like the Gear S2…

9 Sep 2015 17:23:13

@MResponsively …though probably smaller. I think it’ll be a while before I actually find a smart watch I really want.

9 Sep 2015 17:23:39

@MResponsively I’d love it for the 8 seconds it took me to realise that even with the best tech in the world, I still can’t fucking draw.

9 Sep 2015 17:37:56

@MResponsively It looked pretty amazing if you’re capable. Being more of a writer/programmer, think I’ll stick with the MacBook line.

9 Sep 2015 17:42:18

@mattgemmell God, d’you remember the episode where Bono Langford did the finger-touch with the Dalek?

9 Sep 2015 18:19:58

@charlesarthur So, there’s a massive change.

9 Sep 2015 18:26:32

@chrisphin When the 6es came out, I tried them, then upgraded my 5 to a 5S. So far still happy, but where do I go next?

9 Sep 2015 18:35:26

@waiyeehong As an ignoramus, may I ask what nihao means?

9 Sep 2015 18:58:44

@waiyeehong Ah! Well, at least you’re being harassed by people who are better-educated than me ;)

9 Sep 2015 19:16:28

@waiyeehong I can well believe it :(

9 Sep 2015 19:18:30

@adambanksdotcom Don’t suppose there’ll be an infra-red receiver on it, right? :(

9 Sep 2015 19:41:07

@Kavey (b).

9 Sep 2015 21:06:34

@corylus I’ve got rid of a few hundred in the last few years. The ones left are ones that I think are good an would plausibly read again…

9 Sep 2015 21:30:49

@corylus …which makes it a little harder to winnow!

9 Sep 2015 21:31:02

@corylus Also, if I move to a house with more space, I wouldn’t feel the need. But disappearing them would probably help sell this flat.

9 Sep 2015 21:32:57

@EffBeeee “Up the Old Kent Road” definitely feels like valid slang for that feeling.

9 Sep 2015 21:42:12

@danbarker If you tip extra they might do it for guests who’ve overstayed their welcome.

9 Sep 2015 21:47:26

@corylus I’ve just cleared out as much of my current storage unit as possible, which leaves… not enough space for the books. D’oh.

9 Sep 2015 21:49:18

@corylus And definitely not for the books plus four Billy bookcases. I may see if my storage place has a bigger unit *close* to mine!

9 Sep 2015 21:49:56

RT @theloop: The coolest bread you'll ever see - http://t.co/YAQ0TTv7JS

9 Sep 2015 22:36:21

@tomasmcguinness I love mine. But bear in mind that this is likely to be a week for heavy downloads in the Appleverse :D Mind the bandwidth!

9 Sep 2014 08:43:22

@shezza_t I already have the ingredients on my shopping list. My friends seem pretty quick to prescribe me alcohol :D

9 Sep 2014 08:44:37

@tomasmcguinness Yup, but only for the dongle, so it's mostly just used in cafes. But I mostly get faster speeds on it than on my home ADSL!

9 Sep 2014 08:46:45

@tomasmcguinness Cool. But, yeah, beware of background-download software updates draining your allowance while you're not looking.

9 Sep 2014 08:51:58

@shezza_t Ah! Yes, tzatziki! Hadn't thought of that. And I've even got a cucumber in the fridge...

9 Sep 2014 08:53:03

@ashfurrow Pretty sure that's *exactly* the constant I'm using.

9 Sep 2014 09:21:13

@libbymiller You might be there a while.

9 Sep 2014 09:21:40

RT @juliendehee: And you tell me french is complicated "@jaypelll: This keeps blowing my mind http://t.co/vf5lYD8X3y"

9 Sep 2014 09:25:25

@sanspoint U2's nursing team?

9 Sep 2014 18:47:05

@rob1cox @martingoode On the other hand, when I bought my Nexus 7 it came with the Transformers movie and a Jeffrey Archer novel. #killmenow

9 Sep 2014 19:11:52

@liveindetail Oh, poor old thing. Have seen both a pretty minty Scimitar and a Jensen Interceptor round here recently. #drool

9 Sep 2014 20:23:45

@MarkSkinner_ I’d have said so. Found it very pleasant so far.

9 Sep 2014 20:27:29

@benjohnbarnes Such as a run clock while you're running? :D

9 Sep 2014 21:25:24

@MarkSkinner_ Based on previous experience of that kind of thing, actually pretty good. Check with the local police. Also...

9 Sep 2014 21:25:59

@MarkSkinner_ ...now is the time to stick labels with a phone number on all portable valuable stuff. Makes returning a lot easier.

9 Sep 2014 21:27:03

@corylus But was it "silent but deadly"? Letter of the law...

9 Sep 2014 21:29:53

@AlasdairStuart Oooh, I'm a big fan of jangly. But either I've had too many mojitos or I just can't drive iTunes. No idea how to get it.

9 Sep 2014 21:36:46

@tomasmcguinness Well, me too. But if it's purchased, shouldn't it therefore be in my library somewhere?

9 Sep 2014 21:40:10

@bananza Yes, it does. But doesn't that mean it should be in my library? #clueless #degreeincomputerscience #probablyoverthinkingit

9 Sep 2014 21:40:53

@xabl I have a "purchased" button, not a free button. But it doesn't show up in my purchases.

9 Sep 2014 21:41:21

@tomasmcguinness "All purchases have been downloaded"

9 Sep 2014 21:41:56

@mikedunn A Jeffrey Archer novel *and* the transformers movie. And they show up on every new device I buy. #killmenow

9 Sep 2014 21:42:37

@mikedunn It's like being stalked by... a person who is not, as it turns out, particularly adept at writing terse prose, which surprised me.

9 Sep 2014 21:43:33

@bananza I'm trying, but it's telling me I've already downloaded all purchases. But no new album under "U2".

9 Sep 2014 21:44:18

@AlasdairStuart Trying to figure it out. I don't have a "free" button, I have a greyed-out "purchased" button, but it's not in my Library.

9 Sep 2014 21:45:30

@xabl What music app?

9 Sep 2014 21:45:36

@bananza Thanks, I'll give it a go.

9 Sep 2014 21:45:44

@xabl An iMac.

9 Sep 2014 21:46:34

@xabl That's what I'd assumed. But no. http://t.co/i10L21BJJX

9 Sep 2014 21:48:10

@xabl Wendy James had a very formative effect on my teenage years. I still retain some 12-inchers. #sorryihaventaclue

9 Sep 2014 21:51:29

@xabl :D (#notaeuphemism: https://t.co/JhtDYkbzaX )

9 Sep 2014 21:55:21

@talkie_tim Damn it. Are you playing Elite?

9 Sep 2014 22:01:05

RT @HighwayCodeGB: Watch out for pedestrians crossing a road into which you are turning. If they have started to cross they have priority, …

9 Sep 2014 22:01:21

@talkie_tim No, no I hadn't. But I have now. Not jealous. Not jealous at all. #Elite30Years #elitedangerous http://t.co/Eb7nE0TiMl

9 Sep 2014 22:09:53

@talkie_tim I haven't played games much since I was very, very young. Now considering an Oculus Rift...

9 Sep 2014 22:16:08

@mummyblogger Bit noisy, soft drinks pricey, but sourdough pizza + great toppings = really nice food. Beer kept well; didn’t have cider.

9 Sep 2013 14:45:52

@mummyblogger Overall, thought it was very good. Definitely going again.

9 Sep 2013 14:46:22

@shezza_t :)

9 Sep 2013 20:52:18

RT @utterben: If you would all stand, please, and turn to hymn 15 on page 43 of your hymn books... join me in singing "Where's The Fucki ...

9 Sep 2012 08:59:41

RT @tweeny4: Everyone should look at this.... http://t.co/KucBnTU teeheee! When things get stressful today at work... I shall just watch ...

9 Sep 2011 07:01:06

@SpikyZebra ? *worried look*

9 Sep 2011 07:04:07

@SpikyZebra *Looks relieved* Good. Safe to leave the house then. Sinister counting always a bit worrying :)

9 Sep 2011 07:34:06

@guriben Making the most of it while I can. If the cuts go ahead as planned, there won't be a boat to my next appointment. :( #bristol

9 Sep 2011 08:47:45

@EssexEating I suggest dropping the "almost" part.

9 Sep 2011 08:56:06

@geekpop Work followed by bowling today, but let me know if you've still not found a volunteer by tomorrow!

9 Sep 2011 10:41:22

@drewm It's annoying. BTW, if you'd not worked out how to cancel FS composition from keyboard, it's Command-W (my instincts said "Escape".)

9 Sep 2011 10:52:36

@PTdavelewis @stillawake This is true. Even when I wore an RNLI tee for the Bath Half I got a lot of "Come on, Lifeboats!"

9 Sep 2011 14:24:33

@sharonecampbell Wrong, and yet so right at the same time.

9 Sep 2011 14:25:55

@jorence I will be trying to avoid drinking. Don't want a two-day hangover impinging on the Half!

9 Sep 2011 15:00:15

@becksldrt Hmm. China Mieville?

9 Sep 2010 00:00:00

@alfredapp ...missing Quicksilver's "Set as default for..." control.

9 Sep 2010 00:00:00

@alfredapp Hope so! Seems a bit counterintuitive to type "Mail" and have "Mail" not come up as the top hit.

9 Sep 2010 00:00:00

@Chookooloonks It's amazing how much lower your clutter threshold can get when you've got something really important that needs doing.

9 Sep 2010 00:00:00

@matthew_roach Wow. My receipt management process is to throw them away as soon as possible :)

9 Sep 2010 00:00:00

@KaveyF Ooh - you're a day late to the party, but while travel is fresh in your mind, any tips? http://j.mp/dpOAJj

9 Sep 2010 00:00:00

@KaveyF Of course we missed you! Welcome back, lovely!

9 Sep 2010 00:00:00

@mikeotaylor I'm only up to doing two miles at the moment ;). Maybe next year!

9 Sep 2009 00:00:00

@hayles Ah, honest friends, the double-edged sword of the deserving person.

9 Sep 2009 00:00:00

@talkie_tim Well, that's not so useful. Let me know if you find a bushel of forks; we could do with them at work.

9 Sep 2009 00:00:00

@KaveyF Are you trying to herd curd-nerds?

9 Sep 2009 00:00:00

@ahnlak Surely herding curd-nerd birds would be absurd?

9 Sep 2009 00:00:00

@ahnlak So are you claiming I've erred?

9 Sep 2009 00:00:00

@benjohnbarnes Family pack is cheaper on Amazon, plus I'm on Prime, so I get next day delivery. If they've got stock, That is!

9 Sep 2009 00:00:00

@benjohnbarnes annoyingly, local Apple distributor only sells the non-Family Pack box. Oh well, wasn't in a hurry, anyway!

9 Sep 2009 00:00:00

@bob_dave Just as long as _I_ don't have to watch you cycle, we'll be fine ;)

9 Sep 2009 00:00:00

@mikeotaylor Sounds good to me. Should be very available first few days of next week.

9 Sep 2009 00:00:00

@mikeotaylor Sounds good. I'm in Hotwells. Maybe somwhere on Park Street or Clifton Village? Drop me a mail...

9 Sep 2009 00:00:00

@Narshada Well, that's reassuring, at least :)

9 Sep 2009 00:00:00

@rabidbee Well, if you're in that kind of mood, mine's a 4D, please.

9 Sep 2009 00:00:00

@talkie_tim Oop. Slippy fingers. 5D.

9 Sep 2009 00:00:00

@hayles Looking like crap? Can't've been you, then! Would've said hi if I'd noticed in time, and you'd not been on the phone ;)

9 Sep 2009 00:00:00

@davidpatrick @bexxi Thanks!

9 Sep 2008 00:00:00

@rstein It probably doesn't work quite so well as a radio show!

9 Sep 2008 00:00:00

@spamvictim iTunes 8 crashed twice already? Maybe I'll avoid downloading it for a while. Maybe until my MacBook's back from repair...

9 Sep 2008 00:00:00

@Phooto Just been told that they won't be sending stuff all the way around for a week or two, anyway, so you've got some breathing space...

9 Sep 2008 00:00:00

@davidpatrick Sometimes they'll do a staged release. Sometimes they'll pull a release if they realise it was very broken...

9 Sep 2008 00:00:00

@johnfbraun No, but a Quicktime update is. Perplexing timing, as I was just about to use QT Pro to make a video. Hmm.

9 Sep 2008 00:00:00

@Ihnatko Yeah, but you're just a tindersnarking cat-in-the-hole, aren't you?

9 Sep 2008 00:00:00

@Dr_of_Love following the failed first strike codenamed 'Microsoft progress bars'?

9 Sep 2008 00:00:00

@Delicious Thanks! I evenutally figured it out; seemed odd to have to find something a different way to change it when I'd already found it!

9 Sep 2008 00:00:00

@foxc Clearly they're hunting down whoever's playing Shania Twain :)

9 Sep 2008 00:00:00

@debbieweil Don't worry, it's just that they have to fix the bugs in @googlechrome before they release the Mac version :)

9 Sep 2008 00:00:00