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    @zephyrama @redambition Nah. In my experience, if you’re a white literate English-speaker who can afford fees, Australia welcomes you.


    Indiana, I am disappoint.


    @nolim1t You’ve met @lemon_lime, right? 🙂


    Just collected my share of yesterday’s office Lotto syndicate win. http://t.co/2nnfqWY5


    @randomknits very cute!


    RT @BarackObama: RT if you’re on #TeamObama tonight.


    Mourdock lost, so at least I can celebrate contributing to that. Suck it, jerk.


    @gilmae Rape babies are a gift from God.


    My Australian co-worker: “Looks like the world is safe for another four years.” I may have to go get a beer.


    Did I mention I was BORN IN OHIO? Yeah, I’ll claim that one today. Buckeyes rule.


    RT @swandives: I might have to go buy some more of Campos’ Obama coffee blend to celebrate. #election2012 // Amen!


    Wait, Maryland’s same-sex marriage law is winning? I am so thrilled for @lemon_lime right now. Almost makes me happier than Obama win!


    RT @dana_olinsky: I’m so excited to wake up tomorrow & take my birth control #4moreyears


    So in 24 hours: my Melbourne Cup horse won nothing; my Lotto syndicate won me 90 cents; my vote won me a President. On balance: winning. 🙂


    My favourite gif of the last election, and it still makes me laugh and laugh. WOOOOO. http://t.co/RcW1hX7Z


    RT @pixel8ted: Well… Thank fuck for that. #election2012


    “By the way, we have to fix that.” NO SHIT.


    I get a thrill when @the_snook mentions me on Reddit. Michelle Obama just got that times, like, a bajillion.


    Stayed at work late to listen to Obama’s speech. I’m going to have to walk home in a thunderstorm. Still worth it.


    Llook out Llarry! It’s the llandllord! Perfect day. @ Peace Park http://t.co/d40PX2fO


    And yes, that’s a llama with a chicken on its back. I love Chippendale.


    RT @DanJCass: Obama – Hillary texts: @bow_and_arrow http://t.co/lOlvs4oh #hillary2016


    Obama and a llama. Good day. http://t.co/dxj2RCcj


    Our differences unite us http://t.co/VaYoJ5q5 // *SOB* (cc @lemon_lime)


    How-To: Dinosaur Heels http://t.co/zZyFrOQl // This is totally for @redambition


    Hey Knitters…. It’s alive! http://t.co/t99Hc46D Many, many thanks to @lemon_lime for all his hard work!


    @spycoredotnet I just discovered that place on Monday. I LOVE IT SO MUCH.


    @Helen__H You guys are making the rest of us very jealous. 🙂


    @Helen__H Yeah. I’m actually coming over tonight to practice with @pyko. Can’t wait to peek at your new offices. 🙂


    RT @EaterNY: Momofuku Milk Bar Now Serving Thanksgiving Croissants http://t.co/z9XrCNEC // @drkknits – idea for Sewvember Thanksgiving?



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    Just collected my share of yesterday’s office Lotto syndicate win. http://instagr.am/p/RtisMuxJFq/


    Many Aussies are horrified/amused by Republicans tweeting their desire to immigrate here when Obama wins. We have national healthcare, a carbon tax, and an unmarried atheist woman as Prime Minister. Don’t they know that, the Aussies ask? No. No they don’t. I’m pretty sure their knowledge of Australia starts and ends with reruns of The Crocodile Hunter.


    My Australian co-worker: “Looks like the world is safe for another four years.” I may have to go get a beer. WOOOOO!


    Wait, Maryland’s same-sex marriage law is winning? I am so thrilled for Josh Stevenson right now. I know it’s bittersweet for him, but it’s a great outcome. People will come around.


    Stayed at work late to listen to Obama’s speech. I’m going to have to walk home in a thunderstorm. Still worth it.


    Llook out Llarry! It’s the llandllord! Perfect day. http://instagr.am/p/RuIqaJxJP9/



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    Llook out Llarry! It's the llandllord! Perfect day.
    Llook out Llarry! It’s the llandllord! Perfect day.


  • Boxers or Briefs? | Mark’s Daily Apple

    Boxers or Briefs? | Mark’s Daily Apple – Over the past year or two I’ve read a lot of articles about Paleo… but none that used the word “scrotal” so much. *giggle*


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    Just collected my share of yesterday's office Lotto syndicate win.
    Just collected my share of yesterday’s office Lotto syndicate win.


  • Shared today on Twitter

    Voting via email is pretty cool, but you don’t get a sticker from the polling place.


    Good grief. If I was standing next to the accountant, we’d look like Jess and CeCe from New Girl. And spoiler – I’m not the CeCe.


    Woo! Won office prize for Best Dressed Female. WINE! #winning http://t.co/qfVwdlHD


    I did not win the sweeps. Hopefully this is because the universe intends me to win the Lotto tonight.


    Just remembered why I always associate US election results with a hangover. #MelbourneCup


    @mattgemmell Not judging by my Facebook wall. I went to high school with a lot of people who tend to vote against their best interests.


    RT @BarackObama: This guy’s counting on you: http://t.co/ydViBEEj, http://t.co/xtEzAWXk


    @randomknits I had one. Love the idea of it, but had it removed after 6 months. Didn’t work as well for me as my Depo.


    @nolim1t I suspect you cheated on that one, Barry. 🙂



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    Voting via email is pretty cool, but you don’t get a sticker from the polling place.


    Woo! Won office prize for Best Dressed Female. WINE! #winning http://instagr.am/p/RrEQb4xJOf/


    Just remembered why I always associate US election results with a hangover. #MelbourneCup



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    Woo! Won office prize for Best Dressed Female. WINE! #winning
    Woo! Won office prize for Best Dressed Female. WINE! #winning


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    #sewvember day 6: the Hazel dress I finished last night and a giant horse flower for Melbourne Cup!
    #sewvember day 6: the Hazel dress I finished last night and a giant horse flower for Melbourne Cup!


  • Shared today on Twitter

    RT @GGDSydney: Registrations for the November 13 GGD meet up at Atlassian now open! http://t.co/qM7KqfG3 // I’m speaking! Sign up now!


    @drkknits This is for you, btw: http://t.co/dSgxOU7N


    @webblastsyd You still need any sponsors for summer #webblastSyd? My company @Sitback might be interested!


    #sewvember day 5: another Tova top, made by me a couple months ago. http://t.co/eAeXxglT


    @drkknits Have you ever seen Community? A couple AD actors have cameos in it (including Buster). Also, it’s HILARIOUS.


    @drkknits Community takes a few eps to hit its stride. Lots of crazy movie homages, weird genre pieces, etc. Kinda geeky.


    @drkknits Yeah, it’s the setup so fairly conventional. Give it some time. Also, New Girl is my new fave sitcom. Loving it.


    @drkknits My mom got Joey a little black dog. They named it Theodore Roosevelt Garberick. Rodd started singing”It Ain’t Easy Bein’ White.”


    @drkknits We actually did suggest Franklin to them. As I said, it was a black dog. 🙂


    Today I sewed little plastic horses onto a giant flower that I plan to wear on my head tomorrow. Seriously. http://t.co/Lli8V33G


    I have to say, standing in front of the picked-over rack of cheapass fascinators at Lincraft on the day before Melbourne Cup is depressing.


    @pixel8ted Yikes. Did you at least win?


    @FortWayneDaily @MiscMarci My Aunt back home in Indiana just sent me the link on Facebook. Very sad for his family. He was a great guy!


    RT @MargaretAtwood: Elephant speaking Korean: http://t.co/Odk3Su8e Mr. Shucks the Elephant would like this! // ANNYONG!! HE SAYS ANNYONG!


    @drkknits But, but, Halloween is all commercial & offensive & American! Now I’m going to go drink my face off and gamble like a good Aussie.


    #sewvember day 6: the Hazel dress I finished last night and a giant horse flower for Melbourne Cup! http://t.co/qgYEYDXq


    And in case you’re wondering, I’m wearing the giant horse flower on my head ON THE BUS right now. An old dude smiled at me. 🙂


    @AndyVo20 Thanks! Fourth one I’ve sewn, and second of this pattern. I’m getting better…


    @AndyVo20 Nah. Just an idea I had with some friends. Most of us are aiming for one thing a week.


    Emailed my vote last night for the election. I hope Mourdock suffers crushing defeat so I can tell him he should see it as a gift from God.


    Arrested Development reference in the SMH! Paging @drkknits… http://t.co/x0mv0JpM


    @redambition Curly red hair! Oh, how I wish it were mine. Very pretty. 🙂


    @crumpet Ooh, I like it! Need to do more thrifting in my sewing…


    Forgot to mention: I paid my Guild renewal via PayPal last night. THIS IS THE FUTURE, PEOPLE. Exec is testing it now. Live very soon!


    @randomknits Very pretty! I am so envious of your easy access to such beautiful fabrics. 🙂


    Just suggested we form a syndicate for tonight’s Lotto drawing. Enthusiastic reception from staff. MORE MONEY TO LOSE, YAY!


    @twelveeyes Freeze them and turn them into ice cream!


    @twelveeyes http://t.co/e5AVGjsG


    The eternal debate: do I pick my horse to back based on the punniest name? Or the one where the jockey has the prettiest colours?


    RT @DDsD: Battlestar Galactica prequel Blood & Chrome will launch this Friday, online! http://t.co/iu3x3lWJ // cc @drkknits




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