Ian Winter (@ian_winter)

Berkshire, UK

The below is an off-site archive of all tweets posted by @ian_winter ever

August 2013

@ma51et I’m not, no. forgot about it and now have plans. dunno about @neilmiddleton

via Twitter for iPhone in reply to ma51et

firebox The Venga bus is coming. No, really. It is. @tomscott pic.twitter.com/eSRKCppXK2

via web (retweeted on 9:49 PM, Aug 29th, 2013 via Twitter for iPhone)

I just registered for the @OReillyMedia 2013 Velocity Europe Conference. velocityconf.com/londonEf via@velocityconff

via Tweet Button

@grayhaze I challenge any recruiter to beat the promise of cake, monkeys and penguins. oh and of course, bacon. @easyjo @WheresWardy

via Twitter for iPhone in reply to grayhaze

stevelosh HTTP status ranges in a nutshell:

1xx: hold on
2xx: here you go
3xx: go away
4xx: you fucked up
5xx: I fucked up

via Tweetbot for Mac (retweeted on 9:33 PM, Aug 28th, 2013 via Twitter for iPhone)

@WheresWardy haha, yup. mitch and malcolm. that’s mitch hanging out on my shoulder.

via web in reply to WheresWardy

was on my way to the @globalpersonals kitchen to grab some cake and this little fella came to say hi pic.twitter.com/hgZOpjGSpLL

via Photos on iOS

StevieBuckley Monkeys in the office. Real ones. pic.twitter.com/dDjyJZMsfZ

via Twitter for Mac (retweeted on 3:33 PM, Aug 28th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac)

@MelKirk i have a leaky tap at home which is just costing money as we’re on a meter & trying to squash bugs without success

via Twitter for Mac in reply to MelKirk

is trying to debug an issue without success. one issue replicated, but, not the more important one. life sucks (more than usual)

via Twitter for Mac

fresh, hand made, sausage sandwiches on bloomer bread to celebrate @globalpersonals 10th birthday. yum!

via Twitter for Mac

globalpersonals We’re 10 today! From 3 people in Steve’s back bedroom to a team of almost 150; we think that’s cause for celebration! pic.twitter.com/PaQejeNdtL

via Sprout Social (retweeted on 8:50 AM, Aug 28th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac)

so @SpotifyUK think lady gaga is new music i should listen to. now, i know i listen to crap but lady gaga is a different level. no thanks.

via Twitter for Mac

@bruntonspall one this page https://t.co/EQoBowOulj there is a “Advice for Contacting {name}” section, maybe something there?

via Twitter for Mac

@TVP_Windsor there was a 2 car crash at alma rd/clarence rd jct this morning as well because those traffic lights are still out cc/ @RBWM

via Twitter for Mac in reply to TVP_Windsor

is full on melting in the office. at least 30 degrees and feels like it’s getting hotter.

via Twitter for Mac

@Stammy what powers the little popup “like it? tweet it” box on your site… is that something custom you wrote?

via Twitter for Mac

@2by @TheGhoti you need this in your livesâ€lilhobo2.ytmnd.comCAF - crank it up

via Twitter for Mac in reply to 2by

@martingoode more importantly, how many squares are there in the pool…. go count :)

via Twitter for Mac in reply to martingoode

@rackspaceUK I don’t and would love one, thanks! I’ve DM’d you my address =D

via Twitter for Mac in reply to rackspaceUK

a recipe instruction, cook biscuits at 350, forum response, my oven only goes to 220… Really!

via Twitter for iPad

Pundamentalism A gang of decimal figures is on the loose. Police are trying to round them up.

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 11:26 PM, Aug 20th, 2013 via Twitter for iPad)

@jimeh you did’t specify. you should write a test for it ;)

via web in reply to jimeh

@jimeh it’s a vegetable. you’re better off with a keyboard, mouse and laptop you know.

via Twitter for Mac in reply to jimeh

TheGhoti HA (sorry @Loud_one)…! RT @DanFletcher101: Ha! This is the best thing I’ve seen all day!
pic.twitter.com/7jgQOmHZMD

via Echofon (retweeted on 3:57 PM, Aug 20th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac)

globaldev We’re currently hiring perm Rails Developers & Ruby Engineers in Windsor & London with great benefits & salaries - globaldev.co.uk/jobs/

via Twitter for Mac (retweeted on 2:34 PM, Aug 20th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac)

@majorhayden you need a “correct this sentence” option, along with the inclusion of their/there/they’re and where/were - they’d never pass

via Twitter for Mac in reply to majorhayden

TheRealSheldonC What did Batman say to Robin before they got in the batmobile ?

“Get in the batmobile.”

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 1:02 PM, Aug 20th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac)

downside is at some point now it works i’ve got to migrate them all from python/pyrax to ruby/fog

via Twitter for Mac

i hate / am phobic of snakes, yet, i’ve spent the last day writing python code.

via Twitter for Mac

@rackspaceUK followed this up & whilst not with TTL, but, using delete_in_seconds() you can effectively set a TTL on a cloud files object

via Twitter for Mac in reply to rackspaceUK

@MelKirk based on google going dark the other day maybe we should be worried a bit more https://t.co/WBbBjbAF6X & https://t.co/BTMmDC9gft

via Twitter for Mac

@barryf do it! can go the whole hog and have a snooker loopy theme throughout. @larrylou100 would love it i’m sure

via web in reply to barryf

@ThreeUKSupport it works now as it’s been well over 12 hours… how can I report issues quicker, this clearly isn’t the way!

via Twitter for Mac in reply to ThreeUKSupport

i wouldn’t fly Ryan’wedontcare’Air anyway, but, this https://t.co/gKAY5ppGf3 puts me off some more via @stephenfry

via Twitter for Mac

@AnkerOfficial hey, i’ve joined the club but wondering if there is plans to sell a lightning adaptor plug at all?

via web

@ThreeUKSupport seems my 3G connection is there but nothing is working - in Windsor - you broke again?

via Twitter for Mac

BBC News - Facebook use ‘makes people feel worse about themselves’ bbc.in/16e7SRnD - you heard it here 7,874th

via Tweet Button

why did 5000 ducks cross the road? to get to the pond of course https://t.co/bifrYjT9o8. more duck news https://t.co/UbhZGgm5IJ

via Twitter for Mac

@neilmiddleton already have but tells me no-one is there. i’ll just have to wait.

via Twitter for Mac in reply to neilmiddleton

@neilmiddleton trying to remove a user from access to an app on heroku and get user not found… any tips?

via Twitter for Mac

@TheKirstyWard i really want to, believe me, not through lack of trying.

via Twitter for Mac in reply to TheKirstyWard

really needs to win the EuroMillions and go live on a sunny beach with the family, my own bar & a chef & waitress service.

via Twitter for Mac

Virgin and Sky blindly blocking innocent sites https://t.co/U9cTt1yt9w

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@andrewscrivener so, they’re making a voice service on a phone… are they not missing the fact it’s a phone already???

via Twitter for Mac in reply to andrewscrivener

@barryf @neilmiddleton is that “size” enough, i’ve seen the bigger ones aren’t much more? very tempted.

via Twitter for Mac in reply to barryf

@rackspaceUK does setting a TTL on a cloud object remove it after that period, even if it’s not a CDN container?

via Twitter for Mac

globalpersonals We’re celebrating another 5 year anniversary today! Congratulations Grant, here’s to the next 5! pic.twitter.com/TcKWT8IglC

via Sprout Social (retweeted on 11:57 AM, Aug 12th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac)

has anyone sold at/been to the Moss End garden centre car boot… what do you think, any good? comparing to ascot and coppid beach at the mo

via Twitter for Mac

RT @globaldev: We’re starting to publish videos of our monthly tech talks. First up: @boffbowsh on how to Build Your Own Heroku https://t.co…

via Twitter for Mac

is selling a Panasonic SA-HE75 Amp, pair of Tannoy m2.5 speakers and wall mounts for them. if you’re interested pics on Facebook or msg me

via web

apparently this is what @flapjackthecat has been doing for the last hour. no idea where its from though! pic.twitter.com/BgDNLpW4guu

via Twitter for iPhone

@MelKirk you been on your knees as well? you should get those patched up.

via Twitter for Mac in reply to MelKirk

veggies beware because meat can’t be beat… amen weebl ♫ Pork — Weebl’s Stspoti.fi/13LHkHrSaying

via Spotify

Just entered a competition on the @Trunki FB page to win a PaddlePak goodie bag! Fins & tentacles crossed! https://t.co/677vvuimaN

via Tweet Button

here’s a new use for @keithclarkcouk’s 3d css engine - theboobjam.comQ

via Twitter for Mac

Google sniffs at MySQL fork MariaDB: Yum. Have an engineer reg.cx/27vmI via@regvulturee - great for mysql i think, up yours oracle

via Tweet Button

if anyone is looking for a job then check @globaldev out! globaldev.co.uk/jobs/G - if you’re interested, get in touch

via Twitter for Mac

@globalpersonals careful what you wish for (although unlikely) cc/ @globaldev

via Twitter for iPhone in reply to globalpersonals

this is relevant to a linux conversation, obviously, guess the distro! https://t.co/n9PYCnu9VI

via Twitter for Mac

RT @andrewgarner: If you ever thought about working for @LinkedIn (unlikely I know) … let this be a warning to you … https://t.co/09lLHThNRe

via Twitter for Mac

saw Now You See Me last night. was original in the idea and a great case, but, can’t help think there was a little bit too much going on

via Twitter for Mac

so is all very well, but, not when you’re reading an incomplete version of it. script works much better now i’ve read the right one!

via Twitter for Mac

@jasonkneen @Tomtids really needs to have sharknado playing on a tv in the background. chaos would then be complete.

via Twitter for Mac in reply to Tomtids

@nathanpitman firefox doesn’t exactly the same. google aren’t the only ones.

via Twitter for Mac in reply to nathanpitman

regarding https://t.co/DpIKczwf3r - firefox does it as well. not just chrome @elliottkember #security #google #firefox

via Twitter for Mac

@tomgiddings i think winnersh triangle still looks like that cc/ @barryf

via Twitter for Mac in reply to barryf

so a win by default, is still a win right?

via Twitter for Mac

how many physical devices are deployed across the 9 data centres, ish? also, do you have more Windows or Linux boxes?

via Twitter for Mac

when will i be able to have a single control panel, that works, for cloud (all geo’s) and dedicated hardware?

via Twitter for Mac

no wonder we can’t understand the yanks - they don’t understand themselves - https://t.co/EKTQyUNVUW

via Twitter for Mac

needs to win the lottery. too many reasons for 140 characters!

via Twitter for Mac

the plus side to the RBH parking lot at 130am is its quiet.

via Twitter for iPhone

maybe this is why @RealBradHaverly is obsessed… https://t.co/a2mvkgcEpH he can’t actually EVER escape it

via Twitter for Mac

is pulling some stats for someone’s presentation which are frankly, insane.

via Twitter for Mac

@JimTheBaggie and when you don’t think beer at 6:30 is sound idea

via Twitter for Mac in reply to JimTheBaggie

more songs need BOOM DIGGY DIGGY DIGGY BOOM DIGGY BANG in their lyrics.

via Twitter for Mac

my surgery, tudor house in wokingham is doing this https://t.co/ZBogKRTouS - forced me to get a completely different machine

via Twitter for Mac

@jimeh but clearly you’ve been watching the movie or stalking the disney channels…

via Twitter for Mac in reply to jimeh