DaveO
@daveon.bsky.social
Tech, SF, APIs, coffee and beer and the chocolate biscuits.
Caution may contain opinions. Quality of opinions varies.
I write SF, buy my books :)
Trunk Line - the series - https://amzn.to/4lAURez
Caution may contain opinions. Quality of opinions varies.
I write SF, buy my books :)
Trunk Line - the series - https://amzn.to/4lAURez
Apparently my preemptive block strategy is working :)
February 3, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Apparently my preemptive block strategy is working :)
A public service announcement for Seattle. This turn here? This one by Ike’s pot shop?
That is not a turn right on red and wasn’t before they started banning them. It should be obvious from the location of the fucking lights.
That is not a turn right on red and wasn’t before they started banning them. It should be obvious from the location of the fucking lights.
January 17, 2026 at 11:01 PM
A public service announcement for Seattle. This turn here? This one by Ike’s pot shop?
That is not a turn right on red and wasn’t before they started banning them. It should be obvious from the location of the fucking lights.
That is not a turn right on red and wasn’t before they started banning them. It should be obvious from the location of the fucking lights.
There were 3 bunnies on the lawn when I got home this evening.
Made me feel better anyway.
Made me feel better anyway.
January 14, 2026 at 6:19 AM
There were 3 bunnies on the lawn when I got home this evening.
Made me feel better anyway.
Made me feel better anyway.
It fascinates me how the bot talking points drop.
January 13, 2026 at 11:52 PM
It fascinates me how the bot talking points drop.
I didn't post a pic of this French automotive treat!
January 12, 2026 at 10:20 PM
I didn't post a pic of this French automotive treat!
Finally, and this was the last car before we moved to the US, a classic Ford Mondeo that I bought off a mate who bought it at Auction.
3,500GBP - lasted until we moved to the US and I sold it for 2,500GBP after years of dull but trouble free service.
3,500GBP - lasted until we moved to the US and I sold it for 2,500GBP after years of dull but trouble free service.
January 12, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Finally, and this was the last car before we moved to the US, a classic Ford Mondeo that I bought off a mate who bought it at Auction.
3,500GBP - lasted until we moved to the US and I sold it for 2,500GBP after years of dull but trouble free service.
3,500GBP - lasted until we moved to the US and I sold it for 2,500GBP after years of dull but trouble free service.
I had a company car for a few years then, when I next got a car it was another Rover, this time a 416 - it was around the time Rover were going under and they were flogging off almost new cars for next to nothing. High spec, reliable and comfortable. Lovely car. About 8000GBP in today's money.
January 12, 2026 at 10:17 PM
I had a company car for a few years then, when I next got a car it was another Rover, this time a 416 - it was around the time Rover were going under and they were flogging off almost new cars for next to nothing. High spec, reliable and comfortable. Lovely car. About 8000GBP in today's money.
Rolling in around 1997 we have a Rover 214i - this was, in fact, a Honda Civic, cost about the same as the Escort but was a MUCH better car and about the turning point of cars actually not being total pieces of shit after 2-3 years.
January 12, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Rolling in around 1997 we have a Rover 214i - this was, in fact, a Honda Civic, cost about the same as the Escort but was a MUCH better car and about the turning point of cars actually not being total pieces of shit after 2-3 years.
Stepping up, the first car I owned that I borrowed money for, a MkIII Escort. About 5000 - not much to say, a supremely boring motor but only had it a year before upgrading.
January 12, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Stepping up, the first car I owned that I borrowed money for, a MkIII Escort. About 5000 - not much to say, a supremely boring motor but only had it a year before upgrading.
Number 4 - a Mini Metro - this was a stinking piece of shit that was meant to last a a few months and did longer thanks to a heroic bloke who knew how to weld.
I'm going to say it was about a grand in today's money.
I'm going to say it was about a grand in today's money.
January 12, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Number 4 - a Mini Metro - this was a stinking piece of shit that was meant to last a a few months and did longer thanks to a heroic bloke who knew how to weld.
I'm going to say it was about a grand in today's money.
I'm going to say it was about a grand in today's money.
Coming next, a 1986 Skoda Estelle - another car I am deeply fond of - weird as fuck, mechanically a brick but highly entertaining in a way modern cars can never be.
1700GBP in today's money.
It was 750GBP in then money and a bargain for a 4 year old car. Drove it into the ground.
1700GBP in today's money.
It was 750GBP in then money and a bargain for a 4 year old car. Drove it into the ground.
January 12, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Coming next, a 1986 Skoda Estelle - another car I am deeply fond of - weird as fuck, mechanically a brick but highly entertaining in a way modern cars can never be.
1700GBP in today's money.
It was 750GBP in then money and a bargain for a 4 year old car. Drove it into the ground.
1700GBP in today's money.
It was 750GBP in then money and a bargain for a 4 year old car. Drove it into the ground.
In number 2 spot, after the Marina went bye bye. A 1977 Datsun 120Y - an amazing car I am still slightly fond of despite having a body entirely made of papier mache.
Also about 750quid in today's money.
Also about 750quid in today's money.
January 12, 2026 at 10:17 PM
In number 2 spot, after the Marina went bye bye. A 1977 Datsun 120Y - an amazing car I am still slightly fond of despite having a body entirely made of papier mache.
Also about 750quid in today's money.
Also about 750quid in today's money.
Something light, because the world sucks right now.
Shitty cars I have owned and the amount the cost me in adjusted 2026 pounds.
Starting in at #1, all the way back in 1987 we have a 1976 Morris Marina 1.8L GL Shed. A jalopy before it left the line.
730quid.
Shitty cars I have owned and the amount the cost me in adjusted 2026 pounds.
Starting in at #1, all the way back in 1987 we have a 1976 Morris Marina 1.8L GL Shed. A jalopy before it left the line.
730quid.
January 12, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Something light, because the world sucks right now.
Shitty cars I have owned and the amount the cost me in adjusted 2026 pounds.
Starting in at #1, all the way back in 1987 we have a 1976 Morris Marina 1.8L GL Shed. A jalopy before it left the line.
730quid.
Shitty cars I have owned and the amount the cost me in adjusted 2026 pounds.
Starting in at #1, all the way back in 1987 we have a 1976 Morris Marina 1.8L GL Shed. A jalopy before it left the line.
730quid.
The New River near where I grew up.
January 12, 2026 at 9:54 PM
The New River near where I grew up.
Only way I can make it make sense. I also saw this today which helped.
January 10, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Only way I can make it make sense. I also saw this today which helped.
I do not understand why nobody is pointing out that this shot, the first one, would be effectively impossible unless he was standing to the side of the front left wing
Either that or he was a terrible shot who targeted the officer at the door.
Also a second, literally, later he is at the door.
Either that or he was a terrible shot who targeted the officer at the door.
Also a second, literally, later he is at the door.
January 10, 2026 at 11:04 PM
I do not understand why nobody is pointing out that this shot, the first one, would be effectively impossible unless he was standing to the side of the front left wing
Either that or he was a terrible shot who targeted the officer at the door.
Also a second, literally, later he is at the door.
Either that or he was a terrible shot who targeted the officer at the door.
Also a second, literally, later he is at the door.
A reminder for Seattle cat owners why outdoor cats might be a bad idea. This was taken an hour ago in Volunteer Park while walking my puppy.
January 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
A reminder for Seattle cat owners why outdoor cats might be a bad idea. This was taken an hour ago in Volunteer Park while walking my puppy.
Seattle. Bless you.
Happy New Year.
Happy New Year.
January 1, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Seattle. Bless you.
Happy New Year.
Happy New Year.
Accept no substitutions. You don’t need whipped cream. You just need to use the right amount of sugar, a good strong coffee and a steady hand.
Dad said he learned from Joe Sheridan himself but dad said a lot of things. Either way he taught me.
Dad said he learned from Joe Sheridan himself but dad said a lot of things. Either way he taught me.
December 31, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Accept no substitutions. You don’t need whipped cream. You just need to use the right amount of sugar, a good strong coffee and a steady hand.
Dad said he learned from Joe Sheridan himself but dad said a lot of things. Either way he taught me.
Dad said he learned from Joe Sheridan himself but dad said a lot of things. Either way he taught me.
Turkey is off and running. All the veg is prepped. Time for a drink.
December 25, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Turkey is off and running. All the veg is prepped. Time for a drink.
How I deal with fizz consumption and cooking on this particular day.
December 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
How I deal with fizz consumption and cooking on this particular day.
I have been told to say thank you for them.
December 24, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I have been told to say thank you for them.
I was going share a picture of the vacuum canister after pre-Xmas day cleaning but I can leave it to your imagination what a chocolate Labrador can shed in winter.
Have a dog pic instead.
No I don’t know why he’s sitting like that either.
Have a dog pic instead.
No I don’t know why he’s sitting like that either.
December 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I was going share a picture of the vacuum canister after pre-Xmas day cleaning but I can leave it to your imagination what a chocolate Labrador can shed in winter.
Have a dog pic instead.
No I don’t know why he’s sitting like that either.
Have a dog pic instead.
No I don’t know why he’s sitting like that either.
Christmas time is here by golly…
December 23, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Christmas time is here by golly…