Durandal
@durandal2uk.bsky.social
Musician actor programmer biker raptor. One may be imaginary.
Also, while we're on the subject, if a house has an en-suite (an increasingly common thing, even in fairly small houses), for me, that's a huge *negative*. I have no need for one. I'd much rather have a bigger bedroom, or more storage. It's just another bathroom to clean. Grr.
December 1, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Also, while we're on the subject, if a house has an en-suite (an increasingly common thing, even in fairly small houses), for me, that's a huge *negative*. I have no need for one. I'd much rather have a bigger bedroom, or more storage. It's just another bathroom to clean. Grr.
despite the conductor messing up a transition into one of my solos, and we all had to find the right beat again..! My lip finally gave out at the end of The Pines of Rome - the fff top C# quintuplet to D and C quavers was too much. Oh well!
Had so many amazing compliments afterwards, lovely 😊
Had so many amazing compliments afterwards, lovely 😊
November 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
despite the conductor messing up a transition into one of my solos, and we all had to find the right beat again..! My lip finally gave out at the end of The Pines of Rome - the fff top C# quintuplet to D and C quavers was too much. Oh well!
Had so many amazing compliments afterwards, lovely 😊
Had so many amazing compliments afterwards, lovely 😊
I'm not sure if the "First Defence" spray and popping Vit C pills helped, but I was fine for today's concert, thankfully! I can get ill now, heh.
As for the brass-heavy concert, definitely not perfect but it went really well. My duet solo, including the scary unaccompanied opening, went well...
As for the brass-heavy concert, definitely not perfect but it went really well. My duet solo, including the scary unaccompanied opening, went well...
November 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I'm not sure if the "First Defence" spray and popping Vit C pills helped, but I was fine for today's concert, thankfully! I can get ill now, heh.
As for the brass-heavy concert, definitely not perfect but it went really well. My duet solo, including the scary unaccompanied opening, went well...
As for the brass-heavy concert, definitely not perfect but it went really well. My duet solo, including the scary unaccompanied opening, went well...
Urgh... why does *everything* need a damn login these days... VSTs now too?! 😩
November 29, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Urgh... why does *everything* need a damn login these days... VSTs now too?! 😩
*nods* well, wishing you all the best.
November 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
*nods* well, wishing you all the best.
Oh no... I hope the signs are good for a full recovery.
November 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Oh no... I hope the signs are good for a full recovery.
Yeah. I'm all for B-movie creature features but I'm not even curious about that one.
November 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Yeah. I'm all for B-movie creature features but I'm not even curious about that one.
Grrrr!
*angry telegram sticker that doesn't exist yet*
*angry telegram sticker that doesn't exist yet*
November 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Grrrr!
*angry telegram sticker that doesn't exist yet*
*angry telegram sticker that doesn't exist yet*
Not just partial work, but the actual terms used. I've raised concerns, but the response was "client wanted it that way". Gah. Since when were clients actually right?
It's not terrible, but it's definitely not as nice as it was.
I'll see if I can stomach it, or if I need to push a little harder...
It's not terrible, but it's definitely not as nice as it was.
I'll see if I can stomach it, or if I need to push a little harder...
November 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Not just partial work, but the actual terms used. I've raised concerns, but the response was "client wanted it that way". Gah. Since when were clients actually right?
It's not terrible, but it's definitely not as nice as it was.
I'll see if I can stomach it, or if I need to push a little harder...
It's not terrible, but it's definitely not as nice as it was.
I'll see if I can stomach it, or if I need to push a little harder...
for our main client industry, so they can start using it. That's fair.
I'm now on their team, so I'm now back working on it, which is good. But... they've renamed some things, moved things around... but only partially. It's now messy and confusing. It's no longer clear what should be where.
I'm now on their team, so I'm now back working on it, which is good. But... they've renamed some things, moved things around... but only partially. It's now messy and confusing. It's no longer clear what should be where.
November 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
for our main client industry, so they can start using it. That's fair.
I'm now on their team, so I'm now back working on it, which is good. But... they've renamed some things, moved things around... but only partially. It's now messy and confusing. It's no longer clear what should be where.
I'm now on their team, so I'm now back working on it, which is good. But... they've renamed some things, moved things around... but only partially. It's now messy and confusing. It's no longer clear what should be where.
I was proud of it, especially as I did it entirely myself. It was the first "new breed" of applications that actually had a decent UI, clear structures, and usability was actually considered. Nobody else did that.
Recently, another team has been tasked to adjust some things to make it suitable...
Recently, another team has been tasked to adjust some things to make it suitable...
November 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I was proud of it, especially as I did it entirely myself. It was the first "new breed" of applications that actually had a decent UI, clear structures, and usability was actually considered. Nobody else did that.
Recently, another team has been tasked to adjust some things to make it suitable...
Recently, another team has been tasked to adjust some things to make it suitable...
Sure, I'll ping you a little later, busy with work at the moment 🙂
November 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Sure, I'll ping you a little later, busy with work at the moment 🙂
It's very slow going, but I do feel like I'm starting to lean into that more. A combination of caring less what people *might* (but probably won't) think, and realising I'm not getting any younger, so I'm doing myself a disservice denying that part of me.
Whee, we're going deep..!
Whee, we're going deep..!
November 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
It's very slow going, but I do feel like I'm starting to lean into that more. A combination of caring less what people *might* (but probably won't) think, and realising I'm not getting any younger, so I'm doing myself a disservice denying that part of me.
Whee, we're going deep..!
Whee, we're going deep..!
might be why I'm starting to loosen up a little, I think. My threshold for "alternative" is very low, having grown up in a conservative (but loving) family. I'm now middle-aged, and I'm slowly starting to shake that off. I think getting older does result in caring less, and that's a good thing!
November 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
might be why I'm starting to loosen up a little, I think. My threshold for "alternative" is very low, having grown up in a conservative (but loving) family. I'm now middle-aged, and I'm slowly starting to shake that off. I think getting older does result in caring less, and that's a good thing!
I've always been the kind of person who doesn't like to stand out. Ironic as I'm an orchestral trumpet player too, which is not exactly a melt-into-the-background instrument..! I've never been comfortable publicly associating with "alternative" stuff. Something my therapist has worked on, which...
November 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I've always been the kind of person who doesn't like to stand out. Ironic as I'm an orchestral trumpet player too, which is not exactly a melt-into-the-background instrument..! I've never been comfortable publicly associating with "alternative" stuff. Something my therapist has worked on, which...
it for a few years now unfortunately as the main training school I did it with shut down. Everyone I've told/shown, including family and "normies", thinks it's really cool. My parents even have some modelling photos framed on their photo table. So I don't remember anyone being negative about it.
November 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
it for a few years now unfortunately as the main training school I did it with shut down. Everyone I've told/shown, including family and "normies", thinks it's really cool. My parents even have some modelling photos framed on their photo table. So I don't remember anyone being negative about it.
Ouch, that comment was harsh! Some people really can't handle anything that's not classic toony... and that's their loss. I like the whole range!
But yes, I don't deny, modelling pro-level creature prosthetics 14 times was pretty damn cool (well, including 1 gore and 1 fat old man too). Not done...
But yes, I don't deny, modelling pro-level creature prosthetics 14 times was pretty damn cool (well, including 1 gore and 1 fat old man too). Not done...
November 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Ouch, that comment was harsh! Some people really can't handle anything that's not classic toony... and that's their loss. I like the whole range!
But yes, I don't deny, modelling pro-level creature prosthetics 14 times was pretty damn cool (well, including 1 gore and 1 fat old man too). Not done...
But yes, I don't deny, modelling pro-level creature prosthetics 14 times was pretty damn cool (well, including 1 gore and 1 fat old man too). Not done...
Thanks, hopefully I don't need it..!
November 25, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Thanks, hopefully I don't need it..!
I really can't get ill right now, as I have an orchestral concert on Sunday that I have a pivotal role in. I'm doing a solo duet, and leading a challenging brass programme. I *have* to be on top form... I don't have the luxury to be ill.
It can hit me like a tonne of bricks on Monday, that's fine.
It can hit me like a tonne of bricks on Monday, that's fine.
November 25, 2025 at 9:05 AM
I really can't get ill right now, as I have an orchestral concert on Sunday that I have a pivotal role in. I'm doing a solo duet, and leading a challenging brass programme. I *have* to be on top form... I don't have the luxury to be ill.
It can hit me like a tonne of bricks on Monday, that's fine.
It can hit me like a tonne of bricks on Monday, that's fine.