Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 17hI think KMart has formed an opinion on the prospects of Manchester City's appeal succeeding. 020
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 03/10/2026We now possess the Dishwasher of Omega (sadly, Rassilon model not available). Soon, we will be Master of Time and Space (Saving)! 010
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Choctoberfest plan already requires rework due to things being out of stock but my first entry is the Caribbean White Bliss Scone from the Get Fixed Bicycle Café. 020
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Done my planning for Porirua Choctoberfest. Got 3 weekends for the desserts. Mapping outlets by ones that don't do takeaways vs those that do, looks like I can cover them all in 4 trips, comprising 1 (one with 2) eat-in and 3-4 takeaways for later consumption. Totally not excessive. 110
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 27/09/2026From a few days ago - when we got home, @aeshna.bsky.social spotted a thrush enthusiastically whacking a snail against the pavement. #birds 080
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 26/09/2026x.com/DublinAirpor...x.comDublin Airport (@DublinAirport) on XGood news for Man City fans in Ireland: we offer direct flights to Luton, Birmingham, Bristol, Bradford and Cardiff ⬇️ 000
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 26/09/2026From Dublin Airport on Twitter - "Good news for Man City fans in Ireland: we offer direct flights to Luton, Birmingham, Bristol, Bradford and Cardiff" 110
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Because I just don't have enough pain and despair in my life... 000
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Got to the stage of Half-Life: Alyx where you now have access to grenades and they are surprisingly plentiful, unlike other ammo but you have very limited inventory space. Have now discovered I can carry the grenades and other stuff in a bucket (but not a cardboard box)! 000
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 19/09/2026OK, looking for suitably geeky name suggestions for a dedicated VR headset wireless network - something more imaginative than Matrix or Holodeck or Oasis. 000
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Bit of a low key Birthday this year, not organized anything major due to work business but found obligatory Birthday geocache and finally set up that PrismVR S1 VR router so Half-Life: Alyx is looking very nice. Now at Kai Tahi for Malaysian dinner at new branch of One Bowl And Plate. 230
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I'm clearly moving up in the world: YouTube is serving me Bentley ads. 110
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Went to the Wellington Brick Show at Te Rauparaha Arena yesterday. 010
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 13/09/2026So, what's the more embarrassing way to crock a knee - playing a VR game or looking for a geocache? 210
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 13/09/2026So, just as my left knee seems to be just about back to normal, slipped on a grassy slope and may have now knackered my right knee (hopefully less seriously). And to think I was laughing last night at Roy Kent doing his knee while jumping to House of Pain's Jump Around in Ted Lasso. 140
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 12/09/2026yeah, we did rather get that impression! Will have to swing round during business hours sometime! 010
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Swung by the shop (Ghuznee Street Shoe & Bag Repairs - they also do dry cleaning and key cutting!) again last night and took a photo of the other helmets. 101
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Saw this helmet at the back of a closed shop last night. Anyone recognize where it's from? It was in the company of Mandalorian and Clone Trooper helmets, if that helps... 312
Reposted by MingAussiecon5 @aussiecon5.bsky.social · 30/08/2026And #BrisbaneIn2028 #MeanjinIn2028 is returned as the 2028 worldcon! This will be the last time I post this logo. It's been lovely! We will be #Aussiecon5! 24921
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Virtual attendance at WorldCon is doing terrible things to my daily step count! 000
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 28/08/2026This does look pretty. Hate to think what sort of specs I'll need to run this when it eventually releases on PC! www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsyO...youtube.comGrand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6): An Extended Look | 26 Minute Gameplay RevealYouTube video by GameSpot 000
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Going to be interesting doing @laworldcon.bsky.social virtually, given the time difference with New Zealand! :-) 000
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 23/08/2026I've done my public service duty - yep, entered my Burger Wellington ratings! 001
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Un-Xpected item in the post yesterday: card and sticker from @xplainthexmen.bsky.social as thanks for supporting the podcast. You're welcome: it's been a wild ride and all the best, still missing you! 020
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Second time virtually attending the Adelaide Critical Mass fan meeting via Zoom. 020
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 16/08/2026I have not started rating Burger Wellington entries yet, but have concluded that any entry which was too tall to hold and bite into the bun will be facing an automatic points deduction. 010
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Was booking tickets for Spider-man: Brand New Day and noticed the taken seats are marked with Spidey-heads! 010
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 15/08/2026And the follow-up: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNJt...youtube.comThe Passive-Aggressive Empire Part 2: 10 Purely British Phrases Used to Secretly Destroy YouYouTube video by Outside Views UK 000
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Stumbled across this brilliant video on apparently polite British insults. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAcG...youtube.comThe Passive-Aggressive Empire: 10 Polite Phrases Brits Use to Secretly Insult You | Outside Views UKYouTube video by Outside Views UK 100
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Just spotted Una Chin-Riley's karaoke play list! Love the inclusion, unmodified, of Let It Go! 010
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Even more impressive: Yes, Star Trek’s Rebecca Romijn Actually Learned ‘Total Eclipse Of The Heart’ In Klingon www.cinemablend.com/streaming-ne...cinemablend.comYes, Star Trek’s Rebecca Romijn Actually Learned ‘Total Eclipse Of The Heart’ In KlingonIt's the most impressive feat of the season. 100
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Caught up on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Highlight has got to be Number One singing karaoke Total Eclipse of the Heart in (the original?) Klingon! 100
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Ooh, unexpected surprise: fifth season of Wellington Paranormal on the way! tvtonight.com.au/2026/08/rene...tvtonight.com.auRenewed: Wellington Paranormal | TV TonightAn unexpected fifth season for NZ comedy is coming. 140
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 08/08/2026PSA: Bundle of Holding has *7* GURPS deals on for the next 10 days. bundleofholding.com/presents/G4A...bundleofholding.comGURPS 4E Combat Action BundleMore shots fired for GURPS 4E Week! This revived March 2023 GURPS 4E Combat Action Bundle once again presents martial-arts and action tabletop roleplaying supplements for the Fourth Edition of GURPS, ... 010
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 08/08/2026One of the funniest things I've seen on YouTube: Count Binface on the The Rest Is Politics podcast but I can't help thinking their critiques of his campaign start from a slightly shaky assumption that he wants to actually win. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sj2...youtube.comRory Stewart and Alastair Campbell Interview Count Binface.YouTube video by The Rest Is Politics: Leading 221
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Not saying it was a little damp this morning but these guys were on our front lawn when we left. They approached us, suspect they were hoping to be fed... #birds 070
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 02/08/2026So, this year, there are 244 entries for Burger Wellington so we'd have to average just under 8 burgers a day to do them, including two entries from the Cook Strait ferry operators. Wonder if anyone will manage it? :-) visawoap.com/explore?type...visawoap.comExplore | Visa Wellington On a PlateBack this August 1-31, 2026: Visa Wellington On a Plate — world-class dining, exclusive events, local flavours, and the iconic Burger Wellington competition. 000
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Stopped off in Featherston on way home to Wellington to make another attempt to visit the Messines military bookshop when it was actually open - finally succeeded! Even weirder, turns out the guy who recently bought it knew one of my colleagues! Wellington small world thing happens again! 030
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 29/07/2026At My Fried Chicken Britomart (sans Facebook check-in) for dinner. I may have made a mistake sizing my order based on price. Ah well, we do what we must because we can... 030
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 25/07/2026@aeshna.bsky.social briefly mistook this Roxette album cover on YouTube for Morpheus and Desire from the TV version of Sandman. I can see where she's coming from... 021
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Disappointed he didn't go with "Winterfell". www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comChancellor joins PM on first day working from No 10 NorthVarious ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street. 010
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 23/07/2026He announced in 2024 he'd been diagnosed with Parkinson's :-( 100
Ming @monkeyking.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Oh my. Del Amitri will be playing in Wellington next March. But... "Past to Present: *Four Decades* of Their Greatest Hits"?!! That's a mistake, right? Right? 110
