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Tweets on 2011-08-20

alexfoster — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:44:00 +0000

RT @libdemvoice: Lib Dem Blog of the Year Awards 2011 – nominations now open http://t.co/Ma7mA4i #
Ah, the postie has been! #
Received a #postcrossing postcard from U.S.A. – http://t.co/sRfvdMB #
Received a #postcrossing postcard from Russia – http://t.co/6gNfuvH #
Received a #postcrossing postcard from Netherlands – http://t.co/R4sVwfH #
RT @TimHarford: "Every hour of TV you watch after age 25 reduces your life expectancy by 21.8 minutes." http://t.co/8BZNKEt #
@artesea can't see any #cbb but without twitter I wouldn't know if it was on. in reply to artesea #
Ah, lovely image on b3ta today. Film buffs will enjoy. http://t.co/cTIJaWN #
Blimey. Mark Mardell is doing an extended "Republican Primaries are Wacky Races" skit on #FOOC #BBC #bias #
@LilyWeston I'm looking at this recipe and wondering if I'm mad enough to try it: http://t.co/nJPge4b in reply to LilyWeston #
Late Nite Baguette Dispenser on ParisDailyPhoto http://t.co/RYYC0JM #
Received a #postcrossing postcard from Italy – http://t.co/NdHfjDX #
@lucyhg bumpy text. watermark when held to light. silver thread visible on one side only, solid when held to light. hologram. in reply to lucyhg #
The English Can Cook: Do's and Don'ts for the supper club guest http://t.co/pL8RNIQ #

Tweets on 2011-08-19

alexfoster — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:44:00 +0000

@Meryl_F interview went v well but language test – free form writing on current topics – pretty scary. in reply to Meryl_F #
@journodave given the weather up there I'm surprised that hasn't come up before now? in reply to journodave #
@Meryl_F not until next week! in reply to Meryl_F #
@dr_nick whocallsme.com says it's AA related life insurance sales call. in reply to dr_nick #
@karinjr do you know @willhowells? – he has show of his own plus is blogging reviews at willhowells.org.uk in reply to karinjr #
@lordbonkers yes, yes they were – they might have been EVEN harder in the 1970s… in reply to lordbonkers #
*sigh* there's leftover stuffed marrow and leftover homemade soup in fridge. But I want… cereal. Icecream. Choclate. Booze. Sweetehs #
Not 100% sure P will see the funny side if I text him COME HOME WITH CHOCOLATE OR DON'T COME HOME. So will add a smiley. #
Hmm. So far my timeline has more people moaning about Big Brother than watching it. I can live with this. #
RT @alanfleming: Gosh, I love a twitter client that can block hashtagged messages. (@artesea @Dabr FEATURE REQUEST! #
@DrewCR2 @ae257 that's what you said last night but he hasn't exactly proven value for money yet. in reply to DrewCR2 #
@ae257 say something funny, hilarious man! #
@stephentall are you aiming to come home with both kidneys? in reply to stephentall #
RT @journodave: "When I told my husband I posed in a bedsheet he hit the roof" I think we all know he can't reach that high #bb #
@dr_nick @Meryl_f what do you mean triple replies? in reply to dr_nick #
@ae257 pretty good for a third tweet. *taps foot* in reply to ae257 #
I suppose the soup will do if I grate enough cheese on it. #
He came home without chocolate having not even looked at his phone while he was out. #trainingneedsanalysis #
@MadameNottm benefit of two husbands is we can take turns at the twattery in reply to MadameNottm #
Received a #postcrossing postcard from Finland – http://t.co/7kG46Yd #
@CharlotteGore It's just normal for a lady of your age in reply to CharlotteGore #
@CharlotteGore I consulted the medical profession just an hour ago, if that's what you mean? in reply to CharlotteGore #
@jonathanfryer try Google Translate. (Unless it's more spam) in reply to jonathanfryer #
Looking at Homebase sun loungers as I have a lot of reading to do this weekend. "Sold singularly." Can't wait to see what that is like! #

Tweets on 2011-08-16

alexfoster — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:44:00 +0000

RT @owenblacker: RT @jenblacker: ONLY CONNECT RESTARTS TONIGHT!!! http://t.co/YItxJki #OverExcited #
@owenblacker started using it when Dabr was having API probs, years ago. Smaller, better tweaked for mobiles, written and hosted by a friend in reply to owenblacker #
@alexfolkes there's always next year. And doncha wanna back contestant @willhowells? in reply to alexfolkes #
Dagnabbit, I shouldn't still be on teh internets as there are CHORES A'PLENTY to be done. #
Mind you, it's got so bad looking at my todo list that I'm thinking, of those tasks that need doing, going leaflethog is the least worst. #
@willhowells are you a social networker? or a vegetarian? in reply to willhowells #
@artesea hey do you think we could have the to/from link as a button next to every tweet along with at, at-at, msg, star, retweet? in reply to artesea #
Have just noticed I'm still on the internet. THIS MUST END! #
Hey, wait, a weather report from New York City? Two months rain in one day? I must read at once! #
@helenduffett coo, what a lovely looking place in reply to helenduffett #
MT @lucyhg: RT @KukuApps: Great example of engaging consumers with Mobile QR codes and Apps http://t.co/okFQIaL #
@artesea excellent (@owenblacker this is what makes dab.argh different) in reply to artesea #
@hughmcguire yeah, but after a coupla weeks it gets better again. in reply to hughmcguire #
@alexfolkes wow, good boycotting there. in reply to alexfolkes #
Received a #postcrossing postcard from Germany – http://t.co/IjbIt6Z #

Tweets on 2011-08-03

alexfoster — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:44:00 +0000

The fig tree putteth forth her green fruit… And the conductor putteth forth his kittens that we have to sing this tomorrow. #
Yesterday's reading was all about the Lord getting Moses to bling up his meeting tent with the Ark of the Covenant. Old Testament glamping? #
@willhowells you didn't…? You can't possibly say. And I don't wanna know in reply to willhowells #
@sarabedford blimey, I used to have a place on that by default when there were dozens of empty spaces. in reply to sarabedford #
Ooh, that's a handy stamp book for #postcrossing Presumably these stamps are also immune to price increases http://flic.kr/p/a9uFxE #
"costume made goods"… oh dear… http://flic.kr/p/a9uGgs #
@willhowells heh, there must surely be less chance of them making you look bad in the edit on a quiz? in reply to willhowells #
Ooh, tis market day in Hereford. #
I'm at the stage I reach each year in choir week where I start to think it might be nice to have more singing lessons and learn some theory. #
Thought soon passes on return to normal life. #

Tweets on 2010-03-06

alexfoster — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:44:00 +0000

Forgot to pack my lunch which meant popping home. On plus side, meant I was home for new toner cartridges to be delivered. #
RT @mithomas20: Sending a text message of love to one of our excellent libdem councillors instead of your wife = recipe for embarassment. #
@bykimbo find the man a safe seat in reply to bykimbo #
Ooh, early diet success – @alexfoster = @alexfoster – 7lbs #
Caffeine re-up (@ Caffè Nero) http://4sq.com/9WnmHv #
I just became the mayor of Beechdale Road Library on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/9OKv9x #
Fairly quiet surgery today. (@ Beechdale Road Library) http://4sq.com/9OKv9x #
@enitharmon this is true – but without a cell tour or people to explain woss goin' on, legally speaking. in reply to enitharmon #
Washing machine, dishwasher and breadmaker all loaded and started… now for the laser printing. #
Of course, laser printer seems to be acutely aware that it has just outlived its warranty and is making all sorts of horrid squeaky noises. #
Writing a #postcrossing postcard to Netherlands through http://www.postcrossing.com #
Printer doomed from outset when I tried to remove something that looked like packaging but was in fact a vital piece of paper handling kit. #
Tomorrow's bread will be sourdough granary baguettes http://flic.kr/p/7HGtKQ #
Print run completed. Waiting for the traditional typo or killer error to leap off the page at me. #

Tweets on 2009-07-21

alexfoster — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:44:00 +0000

"Change of use from bulky goods retail warehouse (A1) to place of worship (D1)" #
http://twitpic.com/b0ci8 – Market square beach taking shape. Looks like "pony rides" will be not real ponies. #
I am 72% addicted to Twitter http://su.pr/1b72Ly from the voluptuous @oatmeal #
Peeling a carrot in attempt to get at least 1 of my #5aday. Kitten climbing my leg to see what the new noise is. #
http://twitpic.com/b1o81 – Here's a handy pic if you ever wondered what quarter of a ton of sand looked like. #
Received a #postcrossing postcard from Taiwan – http://bit.ly/vy3yW #
Received a #postcrossing postcard from Netherlands – http://bit.ly/g0hym #

Tweets on 2009-06-29

alexfoster — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:44:00 +0000

Pleased to see none of English Heritage's "at risk" sites are in the city of Nottingham http://tr.im/q3dK #
RT @scottm Iain Dale is one of the top gay men in the UK? The rest of us clearly need to buck our ideas up! #
P says 8 of the top 10 in the download album charts are Michael Jackson #
Eek. Have left it very late to join Inclosure Walk. So planning to go to end point and walk route in reverse. #
Standing at bus stop and already really regretting not having sunscreen. #
Bumped into a marshall. I haven't missed the main group yet. Some of the middle bits sound quite complicated and I'm missing all the talks. #
Have met t'group at foot of Robin Hood Chase having ice-cream – and I'm sneaking past unnoticed. #
Not entirely sure where to go now I've hit St Anns Well Rd #
Checking Twitter, I see my pics apparently not getting though so there will a flurry at some point. #
Lots of smartly dressed people leaving Arena, name badgers all say "keep on the watch" #
Popping into a hostelry to make use of the facilities. Specifically the beer pumps. #
Barkeep says the event was 28,000 Jehovah's Witnesses. Must have misheard – don't think arena is that big. #
Ok. Have had me pint. More walking or home? #
Oh, I didn't realise @maggiephilbin's #summertart comp was open to everyone. Next time! http://tr.im/q4h7 #
@chrishughes the whole point peggle mastery is that you choose different masters for different levels! #
OMG @maggiephilbin tweeted me! Cue lots of excited running up and down stairs. I would have made this: http://tr.im/q4kK – but away nx wk #
@willhowells you have spymaster invites…? #
This made oi laff http://tr.im/q4mE #
Is Costigan starting to help manage expectations re LD by-election performance? http://tr.im/q4ns #
Blog from @joemygod has 1969 article from NY Daily News re Stonewall riots http://tr.im/q4pi <- seems quite sedate! #
"Help – dog urine is seeping into my flat" – http://tr.im/q4rZ #
Belatedly setting off for Print Cave. Print Cave Owner wryly asking if this is what counts as "the morning" on planet Niles. #
@norwichnorthld you do know that weather forecast is for Norfolk, Virginia, United States, yeah? #
@kayray "Deputy sheriff said to me. Tell me what you come here for, boy" #
I was a bit obsessed with S&G as a teenager, @kayray, so I'm with you on the harmonies and lyrics, but have heard it a bit more recently. #
On a break from Print Cave, in garden. Swallows hurtling around head at alarming speed, nearly hitting house! #
Just popping downstairs to make a cuppa tea. When I get back, I might assassinate another ambassador. #
Received a #postcrossing postcard from U.S.A. – http://bit.ly/3RD5M #
Received a #postcrossing postcard from Finland – http://bit.ly/edp61 #
Just secured a safe house in Berlin, Germany. #spymaster http://bit.ly/playspy #
How to properly fold a cat for storage in a sweater drawer. http://tr.im/q6DK #
I just reached level 9. #spymaster http://bit.ly/playspy #
Warning Harrogate hotel I probably won't be checking in til gone midnight. #

Tweets on 2009-06-27

alexfoster — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:44:00 +0000

Just spent an hour being interviewed by a PhD student writing on consultation and accountabbility. #
Good lord, FODS, the gay bellringers, scored their first quarter peal in Canada last month. Quebec City has bells?! http://tr.im/pSpL #
@karinjr hooray for pain free life! did you do something or did it go away by itself? #
Loving this celebrity death cartoon from @kayray http://tr.im/pUvw #
@owenblacker http://twitpic.com/8i3p6 – Aww, so cute. #
Received a #postcrossing postcard from Finland – http://bit.ly/cH49l #
Received a #postcrossing postcard from U.S.A. – http://bit.ly/dVYgl #

Tweets on 2009-06-13

alexfoster — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:44:00 +0000

But… but… how did she get hold of slides of her own intestinal tissue in a school science lesson? Biopsy 101?! http://tr.im/ogYA #
Erm @markpack, interesting choice to promote one url-shortening service using another! #
@jamesgraham ANOTHER CORRECTION she’s Diane not Diana. #
Delicious list of words that send readers to dictionaries http://tr.im/ohDg (via @nj_linguist) #
Watching an entire choir do a “repeat and fade” (oh, and intro cool too) http://tr.im/oi80 #
@warrenellis only one way to find out. #
@helenduffett I’m actually not all that bothered whether I get my own facebook name or not. http://bit.ly/SWEXp #
Oh dear. Someone’s showing off his Madonna wig and cowgirl hat. #
@having grapes, strawberries, apple, banana, tomato #5aday #
Circuitous walk into town. Crossing Forest Rec and watching guys play cricket. 2 sledges, 2 batsmen caught out. #
Not quite managing to ring Reverse St Bartholomew, but coming very close. #
Finally on Reverse Uppingham, and talk at Daybrook turns to the 1950s. when a man was killed in the tower by a raised bell. Gruesome stuff. #
Putting 2l bottle of made up elderflower cordial into freezer for a picnic tomorrow. Remind me, #lazyweb, how much bigger is ice than water? #
Loving all the images from Banksy’s Bristol exhibition. http://tr.im/okl5 #
RT @kayray knitters, don’t forget that tomorrow is Worldwide Knit In Public Day. Where will you knit? I’ll be on a plane! #
To prove kayray not making it up: http://www.wwkipday.com/ <- I still can’t knit unless someone else casts on for me. #
@alansm http://twitpic.com/78iku – I imagine I’m seeing this with different eyes than you, but… how long is that girl’s left arm?! #
@kayray cast on using needles?! Blasphemy! #
@having also having onions, mushrooms, olives #5aday #ftw #5adaywin #
Cor, wow, it’s definitely camping weather tonight. #
Received a #postcrossing postcard from U.S.A. – http://bit.ly/XI58V #
Apparently there are a lot more alexfosters out there than I thought so I got facebook.com/nilesuk. #facebookusername #
@thoroughlygood stay zen. Relentless positivism. #

Tweets on 2009-06-12

alexfoster — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:44:00 +0000

RT @SandraGidley: Social cost of alcohol works out at 45p per unit. #
70% of Nottm residents don’t get enough exercise. 30% smoke. 20% obese. Eek. #
@timprater we’re trying to reduce the nos! (I’m in two of the groups) #
Received a #postcrossing postcard from Germany – http://bit.ly/18x62k #
@RichardBooth if you were without value there would not be 114 of us following you. #
“cats most likely chose to live among humans” http://tr.im/odE9 #