I barely turn on my Windows PC and I have Windows 11 Arm running in a VM on my MacBook if I need anything windows based. If Microslop definitely goes down this route then Windows 11 will be the end of the road for me as well.

Given that memory and storage prices are going through the roof it seems rather bizarre to force users to buy new kit to run it. Especially given how well MS' push to get people to buy new kit to run Windows 11 has gone.

In just under an hour's time I will be in a swimming pool for the first time since the middle of 2019. Having a lesson to remind me how it all works and hopefully I won't sink!

I stopped subscribing to the Guardian after their stance on LGBT+ rights (trans specifically.) I could somewhat tolerate their skewed views on Scotland and Scottish politics (being London based and all) but that was a step too far.

It does make you wonder what the US govt are up to. The old "today is a good day to bury bad news/ do something that would normally attract bad press" comes to mind...

Since I'm not going to the Alps this year I think it's time to bring the Alps to me. This is from the 2004/2005 Sherpa supermarket magazine and, whilst it's simple enough, it's lovely.

Brrr... it's both cold and the pavements are icy up here in the 'Burgh which means I've got an official excuse to break these UGG Extreme bad boys out (I got them in the sale last year for use abroad when I'm snowboarding.) Utterly ridiculous but impressively warm.

Spent some time over the weekend setting up Nemesis and doing a few test rounds to see how it works. Looks like it's going to be a fun game but definitely needs a large table to set everything out.

Christmas at Chez @pupdoofus.bsky.social. Gorgeous @v-art.co.uk paw boots (was allowed to wear them on my birthday but had to go back in their box), an interesting gin and an epic looking collaborative board game.
Merry Pupmass Everyone 🎄🐶

I'm really looking forward to getting the Edinburgh to London train with the reduced journey times. Almost certainly quicker than flying (and a lot more convenient).

Early Christmas present from @pupdoofus.bsky.social. We were a bit worried they had got lost in the post but arrived safely yesterday. Gorgeous shade of red, very comfortable and look amazing. Cheers @v-art.co.uk for creating these. 😀

Wow - shiny new train. Best of luck when you start working on them properly. 😀

Oh definitely. It's only fair that he gets to experience the straitjacket's loving embrace.

Hope everyone has an amazing Doggy Weekend. Feels strange not being there this year but ran out of holidays so will have to make do with living it through your feeds😢
Photo from last year of myself and @pupdoofus.bsky.social by @badwolfphotos.bsky.social

Cheers. Yeah - biggest problem we have is that there isn't really a scene up here so we have to go south of the border. And yes - @pupdoofus.bsky.social had to buy the beers as I couldn't pay for anything.

Nerdy got to spend an entire evening in their @regulation.store canvas and leather straitjacket at @pawsome.bsky.social. So comfortable and definitely the best way to keep them under control.
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Happy work anniversary! Love seeing your updates and how much fun you're having. 😀

@pupdoofus.bsky.social and myself made it over to Glasgow yesterday and popped into @gremlingear.bsky.social. Really friendly and an excellent selection of stuff. Walked away with socks, a paci harness + extra paci, pink romper and a @woofandwag.club pin! Well worth a visit 😀

I'm glad you're keeping tabs so I don't have to 😀

First run since 7th Feb so quite pleased with managing to get the 5k done in under 25 mins. Also marks the first time I've run in my Behind Barz (along with the usual padding). No issues so I guess this means it doesn't really need to come off now, does it? 😳
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Sometimes Chaster's random clothes choices really pushes the boundary of acceptable colour combinations. Yesterday's was awful, today's is much better. 😂

Wonder if this is something Flux (@therianthropy.co.uk) could help with?

Amazing effort and a fantastic time. Looking perfect for your marathon 😀

Unpacked and repacked. Last week was epic (snowboarding in France with @therianthropy.co.uk, @puptauri.bsky.social, @diawlpushka.bsky.social and Sinsec) and tomorrow it's off to London for the week. 😀

It's been a busy week in Nerdy Towers but the working week is almost over and then it's a 2 week holiday. First week with @therianthropy.co.uk, @puptauri.bsky.social and others in France snowboarding and then @pupdoofus.bsky.social and myself are off to London. Looking forward to hitting the slopes!

Hopefully not. 😀

Not long till Nerdy goes snowboarding with @therianthropy.co.uk, @puptauri.bsky.social and others. The snowboard's been given its first airing since Jan 2019 and had a proper waxing. Can't wait till Monday and first morning on the slopes. 🏂😀

Happy Scotiacon to everyone going. Given I'm only 40 miles away I should really make an attempt to do it one year.
@badwolfphotos.bsky.social photos from @doggyweekend.bsky.social are up and they're gorgeous. Love how the light makes @pupdoofus.bsky.social's pup hood sparkle. 🤩

Operation Decommission Flat Exchange has commenced. 1st of 2 servers being uninstalled. Quite a strange feeling as I've been running Exchange in the flat since 2000 (v5.5 all the way to v2019.) But my stress levels are going to be far lower as a result. 😀

Monday and Chaster's options were fairly kind, which was good considering I have to my new companion (aka the AirTag ankle cuff) to think about.