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Swonk

@swonk.bsky.social

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Tech, Gadgets, Hiking, Onewheels, Random Life Things. If it can be a hobby, there is a good chance I've obsessed over it for 3.54 seconds.

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Swonk @swonk.bsky.social · 21d

The gym parking lot is packed like it is January 2. I blame biometric screenings.

Swonk @swonk.bsky.social · Sep 13

My addiction has been satiated for the moment. No, I am not 90 years old.

Swonk @swonk.bsky.social · Aug 26

The ability to watch movies at 4x speed on YouTube is a game-changer.

Swonk @swonk.bsky.social · Aug 21

Waterworld: A movie from the era when every villain smoked 100% of the time.

Swonk @swonk.bsky.social · Jul 25

Samsung knocked the design of the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic out of the park.

This is the first smartwatch I've had that makes me want to wear it rather wear it than a mechanical.

Swonk @swonk.bsky.social · Jul 24

The strangest experience of my year: I was trying to get trade in values for my car, submitted a form on kbb.com, and within one day I had an offer on my car from a dealer higher than my trade value, and a few hours after that, I have a check. I'm still in shock.

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Swonk @swonk.bsky.social · Jul 24

Ozzy and Hulk Hogan passing over a couple of days makes me feel like my entire childhood is dying in front of me.

Swonk @swonk.bsky.social · Jul 16

If only my house was as well organized as my gym locker.

Swonk @swonk.bsky.social · Jul 10

Cleaning out old boxes, I ran across this momento from Defcons past. I am sure my badge is around here somewhere. #defcon #tech

Swonk @swonk.bsky.social · Jul 10

Thank you @leowigginsvo.bsky.social and @abuzafar.bsky.social for making Gom Jabbar. After listening to dozens of episodes, I started the book read-alongs and am almost done with Heretics. Best universe/book-themed podcast out there. You two have an approach, humor, and talent I appreciate.

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Swonk @swonk.bsky.social · Jun 5

It feels good when a dog starts chasing you barking aggressively on a run and you manage to outrun them. Thank goodness for old aggressive dogs.

Swonk @swonk.bsky.social · Jun 5

Costco online had Nintendo Switch 2s in stock for delivery this morning. #switch2 #nintendo #gaming

Swonk @swonk.bsky.social · May 31

This morning's outdoor run could have been straight from a treadmill profile.

Swonk @swonk.bsky.social · May 28

My mother has the best coffee table books.

Swonk @swonk.bsky.social · May 12

These are the types of notices I want to see in my calorie counting program. Not true, but makes me want to stop by Cold Stone on my way home. #diet #health

Swonk @swonk.bsky.social · May 9

I ran 101 laps around the small track at the gym this morning and managed to burn off 2 of the 3 cinnamon rolls I ate last night… #fitnessfail

Swonk @swonk.bsky.social · Apr 29

Got the Bestbuy order in for the Shokz Opendots One headphones. Can't wait to have a new set of Shokz to try out. Every model keeps getting better. #shokz #earbuds #headphones

Swonk @swonk.bsky.social · Apr 23

Streaming from the Xbox to my Ayaneo Pocket S. I can't wait. #oblivion #elderscrolls

Swonk @swonk.bsky.social · Apr 22

The game that got me into Elder Scrolls. Can't wait to dive in. #elderscrolls #oblivion

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered - Official Trailer

YouTube video by Bethesda Softworks

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Swonk @swonk.bsky.social · Apr 17

Dragonlance was my favorite D&D world setting back as a teenager, but I never had the patience to read the novels. Maybe I should try... www.humblebundle.com/books/world-...

Humble Book Bundle: The World of Dragonlance by Wizards of the Coast

Love high-fantasy? Then get the ultimate Dragonlance collection featuring 25+ heartpumping novels. Pay what you want & support charity!

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Swonk @swonk.bsky.social · Apr 13

Kickstarter is considered a ‘Social’ app rather than ‘Shopping’ in iOS. Okay I guess. Better than calling it ‘Gambling’.

Swonk @swonk.bsky.social · Apr 12

For the first time ever, I am upgrading my phone mid-cycle so that the Federal BS occurring over the next few years doesn’t impact the most important device in my life.

Swonk @swonk.bsky.social · Apr 11

Good advertising timing! Black Mirror season 7 starts today. I would have spaced it for weeks.

Swonk @swonk.bsky.social · Apr 9

Gemini Live is insane in a good way. @mkbhd.com was right.

Swonk @swonk.bsky.social · Apr 6

Our AI overlords have a long way to go before we are serving them.