Computer science lecturer, film and SF geek, gaming nerd (particularly the #TravellerRPG), manned spaceflight aficionado (but nothing Musky). cis, he/him. Born at 327.5 ppm.
Nick Gibbins
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The mature lime tree outside our house is now in full bloom. Not only is the air full of its scent, but thereβs also a pronounced hum from the hundreds and hundreds of bees that are harvesting nectar from it.
Nick Gibbins
Three-way split between:
* Usenet before the Eternal September
* LiveJournal before it was sold to the Russians and
* Cheeseplantβs House[1] before it got shut down.
[1] orchid.warwick.ac.uk:2001 as ane fule kno.
The aftermath of last nightβs riot in Southampton. Certainly doesnβt look like a peaceful protest.
(photo by my friend Chris WINOBS)
Tired: Who would win - the Hulk or the Thing?
Wired: Who would win - Mr Blobby or Gritty?
Thereβs been much criticism of the NYT for its reporting of SpaceXβs latest flight, but I think that we should just acknowledge that the rocket made βan awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasmβ and then move on.
Nick Gibbins
I guess weβre going to be listening to helicopters and sirens all night here - and weβre a mile and a half from the ongoing riot in Southampton.
Itβs going to be a long summer.
Nick Gibbins
Took a break from marking to dabble in a first attempt at leatherworking. Quite pleased with the results.
