• GIMP 2.8

    Since I’ve been using the new Mac-native GIMP 2.8, the only major annoyance has been the fact that Save and Export are now separate functions. Save can only save GIMP .xcf files, and for anything else you have to export (and click through extra dialogs). HOWEVER – today I found out how to fix this! Check out this article and follow the instructions for reassigning the CMD-S keyboard shortcut. Voila! My workflow is restored. (The stuff about the new single-window mode is great too. I set that up as soon as I figured it out. Love it.)


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    @ReverseGarbage We’ve still got all of it! Would love to give it to you guys. You can email me at kris.howard at gmail to work out details.


    @ReverseGarbage Husband Rodd just replied to you on Gumtree, I believe! 🙂


    @twelveeyes Hey, I went #nostockings too! Maybe we can start a new trend…


    @Illdrinn Snook’s coming to Mtn View for a couple weeks next month. Will he get in trouble if he puts WoW on his Goog laptop? 🙂


    @imdominating Can I get one and pick it up in December? 🙂


    @imdominating I can PayPal you if you like. Just let me know!


    @Illdrinn Yep, he’s in there. Rodd Snook. Don’t think he knew about the internal WoW group!


    @RoseRed_Shoes @drkknits @knitterjp @randomknits I was always partial to Prairie Dawn…


    @drkknits @RoseRed_Shoes @knitterjp @randomknits Prairie Dawn is pretty much the Muppet Hermione, now that you mention it…


    Introduction time at #ggdsyd. Lots of newbies tonight – including @gadgetgirl70!


    Very happy to see more BA’s represented at tonight’s #ggdsyd!


    Listening to @jocranford talk about test-driven development at #ggdsyd…


    I’ve only worked at one place that mandated a certain % of test code coverage. Unfortunately we were using Joomla, so… massive fail. #ggdsyd


    This is why I love #ggdsyd: the slide illustrating paid programming shows two women coders. 🙂


    @unlikelylibrary @gadgetgirl70 What?! When did you change Twitter names?!


    Gahhh. That should’ve been PAIR programming. #ggdsyd


    Accessibility benefits everyone. I *hate* watching online video. I want transcripts! Fast readers unite! #ggdsyd


    Marriage is: both of you doing a double-take at the same thing at the same time, knowing exactly what the other is thinking. #psychicsnook


    @sarahtp @pyko So why do so few sites provide them? I think it’s because pre-roll ads are so valuable. Deliberately user-hostile. #ggdsyd


    RT @pyko: Huge turn out for #ggdsyd! http://t.co/cmUnJXxp // That’s MAH HEAD in the lower-right! (Note to self: get roots done.)


    @chrispytweets @sarahtp @pyko Tell it to the SMH and their giant page takeover ads and auto-playing videos. 🙁


    @amyecroft Great to meet you tonight! Librarians named Amy are some of the best. 🙂


    @caitlinmoran This is why you’re my hero. KA-POW!


    @mikeefreedom I’m glad somebody’s in a good mood. Just steer clear of us grouchy insomniacs. 🙁


    @mikeefreedom I will in a bit. Right now I’m mainlining carbs.


    Insomnia is evil. It’s like The Game. As soon as you think about it, you’ve lost. *yawn*



  • Shared today on Twitter

    Let’s say I needed to cover someone in body paint. How much would I need? Where to get in Sydney? What’s the best type? Any suggestions?


    @toastman Grams is a weight. Body paint, as I understand it, is sold by volume. Is ghee 1g/mL?


    @toastman Then you fail at helpfulness!


    @drkknits It’s the time of year when a young girl’s mind turns to cosplay…


    @jacobmollstam WHOA – that’s a lot! Others were telling me a lot less?? Are you talking like liquid latex?


    @twelveeyes @KTunravels @sharre I don’t know anyone who goes “carb-free” though. No major diets advocate it. Veggies = plenty of carbs!


    @twelveeyes @KTunravels @sharre But as far as “low-carb” goes, there’s a fair amount of overlap with gluten free.


    @twelveeyes @KTunravels @sharre Subbing for pasta: ribbons of zucchini! Very yummy. And whizzed up cauliflower is great rice/couscous sub.


    @drkknits Ooh, so glad to hear it! Yay!


    @KTunravels @twelveeyes @sharre I actually made a beautiful faux pasta dish with zucchini on the weekend: http://t.co/0QoCBvXy


    Note to self: you really should start every day with exuberant South Korean dance music. #gangnamstyle


    @henrytapia I’m bringing @the_snook over to your office tonight for GGD. You gonna be around?


    A teacher emailed to ask if I would post her class’s Roald Dahl letters on my site and then individually reply to all 75 of them. Uh, no.



  • Shared today on Facebook

    Let’s say I needed to cover someone in body paint. How much would I need? Where to get in Sydney? What’s the best type? Any suggestions?


    Note to self: you really should start every day with exuberant South Korean dance music. #gangnamstyle



  • Shared today on Twitter

    Another embroidery finished. This quilt is gonna be awesome. http://t.co/1Y0YJZ8A


    @drkknits Technically 3 more to fill…


    @kattjayne Where do you work? I’ve been thinking about a lunchtime group in the Rocks. Also talking to shop about evening group in Chippo…



  • Shared today on Facebook

    Another embroidery finished. This quilt is gonna be awesome. http://instagr.am/p/PETyU4RJOV/



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    Another embroidery finished. This quilt is gonna be awesome.
    Another embroidery finished. This quilt is gonna be awesome.


  • Shared today on Twitter

    Lunch: Zucchini Ribbon “Pasta” with Fried Egg & Pecorino. Recipe here: http://t.co/oYwbvoX8 http://t.co/C5p0lCaS


    More embroidery is happening… http://t.co/ROwSPu7q


    Dinner tonight: @nomnompaleo’s Big-O Bacon Burgers, Sweet Potato Fries, and Crunchy Radish Salad. #paleo http://t.co/3Mxdcuym


    RT @runnersworld: UPDATE: @PaulRyanVP confirms his one marathon was a 4:01:25… http://t.co/sYhtUnAJ // Lied about a PR? What an ass.


    RT @lif_au: Lift For iPhone Helps You Master Seinfeld’s Productivity Method – http://t.co/1yT33463 // I’ve been trying this out myself.



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    Dinner tonight: @nomnompaleo's Big-O Bacon Burgers, Sweet Potato Fries, and Crunchy Radish Salad. #paleo
    Dinner tonight: @nomnompaleo’s Big-O Bacon Burgers, Sweet Potato Fries, and Crunchy Radish Salad. #paleo


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    More embroidery is happening...
    More embroidery is happening…



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