Ade Scarle
@newt-othis.bsky.social
Father and geek. Definitely don't imagine myself as old as I am.
Loving Lego, Star Wars, Nintendo, tech, and science.
Took me far too long to write this, which explains a lot.
Loving Lego, Star Wars, Nintendo, tech, and science.
Took me far too long to write this, which explains a lot.
Since when does MSPaint have layers?
I am not ready for such a technical advancement
I am not ready for such a technical advancement
March 21, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Since when does MSPaint have layers?
I am not ready for such a technical advancement
I am not ready for such a technical advancement
Finally started playing Outer Wilds and truly tried to get as far as possible without hitting the guides, but finally caved. I really don't know how you'd work some of this out. (Not being critical, btw)
March 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Finally started playing Outer Wilds and truly tried to get as far as possible without hitting the guides, but finally caved. I really don't know how you'd work some of this out. (Not being critical, btw)
Beautiful chilly walk to work today
March 3, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Beautiful chilly walk to work today
Just accidentally spelt 'alternatively' as 'alternatibley' and I'm pretty sure I prefer it that way
February 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Just accidentally spelt 'alternatively' as 'alternatibley' and I'm pretty sure I prefer it that way
Rare dinner out with family last night.
Waitress (while taking order): Any allergies?
Me: No thank you.
Waitress (while taking order): Any allergies?
Me: No thank you.
a man in a suit and tie making a face next to another man
Alt: a man in a suit and tie making a face next to another man
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February 19, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Rare dinner out with family last night.
Waitress (while taking order): Any allergies?
Me: No thank you.
Waitress (while taking order): Any allergies?
Me: No thank you.
My daughter has been practicing the Muppet Show theme for her piano class and it's now on a constant loop in my head!
a sign that says the muppet show with a swirl around it
ALT: a sign that says the muppet show with a swirl around it
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February 4, 2025 at 12:11 PM
My daughter has been practicing the Muppet Show theme for her piano class and it's now on a constant loop in my head!
Post a fictional detective.
January 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Post a fictional detective.
A very welcome and unexpected gift from my missus. One of my favourite films Planes, Trains and Automobiles
January 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
A very welcome and unexpected gift from my missus. One of my favourite films Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Trying to gift a Switch game on the eShop, but it looks like you can't. AFAIK there's not even a way to gain access to a download code. Might just mock up a case with a note inside...
December 19, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Trying to gift a Switch game on the eShop, but it looks like you can't. AFAIK there's not even a way to gain access to a download code. Might just mock up a case with a note inside...
It bothers me so much that the notification badges on Teams and To Do don't line up and are different sizes. Even the number '1' isn't centred.
And yes, I am the sort of person that finds crooked pictures on walls distracting.
And yes, I am the sort of person that finds crooked pictures on walls distracting.
December 18, 2024 at 3:04 PM
It bothers me so much that the notification badges on Teams and To Do don't line up and are different sizes. Even the number '1' isn't centred.
And yes, I am the sort of person that finds crooked pictures on walls distracting.
And yes, I am the sort of person that finds crooked pictures on walls distracting.
Trying to deal with a supplier via email and they *insisted* on talking on the phone. I need a lie down in a darkened room now.
December 12, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Trying to deal with a supplier via email and they *insisted* on talking on the phone. I need a lie down in a darkened room now.
One of the benefits of anxiety is that when it lifts, even briefly, it feels like a wave of calmness washes over you and you think "Hey, maybe things are going to be OK"
December 10, 2024 at 9:04 AM
One of the benefits of anxiety is that when it lifts, even briefly, it feels like a wave of calmness washes over you and you think "Hey, maybe things are going to be OK"
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Went out for dinner with my other half and deliberated over dessert. "Just get both!" she said - so I did
a close up of a man 's face with a black shirt and silver jacket
ALT: a close up of a man 's face with a black shirt and silver jacket
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December 9, 2024 at 2:26 PM
Went out for dinner with my other half and deliberated over dessert. "Just get both!" she said - so I did
Plenty of great games vying for my attention and I'm binge playing Super Mario Picross.
December 6, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Plenty of great games vying for my attention and I'm binge playing Super Mario Picross.
Stupid levels of anxiety today making it hard to concentrate.
a cartoon dog is sitting at a table with a cup of coffee in front of a fire with the words this is fine .
ALT: a cartoon dog is sitting at a table with a cup of coffee in front of a fire with the words this is fine .
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December 5, 2024 at 2:21 PM
Stupid levels of anxiety today making it hard to concentrate.
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An experiment. Can you like this post if (and only if) you play and buy video games.
Some people over on Twitter/X seem to think it's only game developers here.
(reposts welcome to spread the word)
Some people over on Twitter/X seem to think it's only game developers here.
(reposts welcome to spread the word)
December 4, 2024 at 2:32 PM
An experiment. Can you like this post if (and only if) you play and buy video games.
Some people over on Twitter/X seem to think it's only game developers here.
(reposts welcome to spread the word)
Some people over on Twitter/X seem to think it's only game developers here.
(reposts welcome to spread the word)
Apparently it's unlucky to refuse the first mince pie offered to you
December 4, 2024 at 10:59 AM
Apparently it's unlucky to refuse the first mince pie offered to you
Really not happy about using this, but hopefully the ancient Mac I'm recovering files off will be permanently decommissioned soon.
December 3, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Really not happy about using this, but hopefully the ancient Mac I'm recovering files off will be permanently decommissioned soon.
Don't you love it when you spend time setting everything to dark mode and there's that one site that's stuck on "Unfiltered Sunshine"
a drawing of a person holding a piece of paper with a light coming out of it
Alt: a drawing of a person holding a computer screen with bright light coming out of it
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November 28, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Don't you love it when you spend time setting everything to dark mode and there's that one site that's stuck on "Unfiltered Sunshine"
I just spelt 'liaising' correctly first time. I think this is only the second time in my life that's happened!
November 28, 2024 at 2:08 PM
I just spelt 'liaising' correctly first time. I think this is only the second time in my life that's happened!
Working from home today. I may have accidentally hit the 'advance' button on the heating.
Now ignoring the smart meter
Now ignoring the smart meter
November 28, 2024 at 12:07 PM
Working from home today. I may have accidentally hit the 'advance' button on the heating.
Now ignoring the smart meter
Now ignoring the smart meter
The thing I planned to do today got superseded by an urgent task, that was then superseded by a more urgent task, which was then pushed to one side by an even more urgent task.
No wonder I'm feeling extremely overwhelmed
No wonder I'm feeling extremely overwhelmed
November 27, 2024 at 3:07 PM
The thing I planned to do today got superseded by an urgent task, that was then superseded by a more urgent task, which was then pushed to one side by an even more urgent task.
No wonder I'm feeling extremely overwhelmed
No wonder I'm feeling extremely overwhelmed
OMG the language coming from my family while playing Super Mario Party Jamboree!
November 24, 2024 at 10:24 PM
OMG the language coming from my family while playing Super Mario Party Jamboree!
How have I not played Portal 2 before? What an absolute joy!
Looks gorgeous on the Switch too
Looks gorgeous on the Switch too
November 24, 2024 at 4:52 PM
How have I not played Portal 2 before? What an absolute joy!
Looks gorgeous on the Switch too
Looks gorgeous on the Switch too