MarkB
@mark-burton.bsky.social
This little fella is getting on a bit now, yet still very active and sociable
Wow. Not seen it this bright before. Need my big camera
January 19, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Wow. Not seen it this bright before. Need my big camera
Remarkably impressed by Claude’s ability to read a cpu instruction set spec from a pdf (once pages extracted) and create tools from that info. Whether they work is another thing.
January 16, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Remarkably impressed by Claude’s ability to read a cpu instruction set spec from a pdf (once pages extracted) and create tools from that info. Whether they work is another thing.
Trying AI out some more. Funny to see it struggle with date parsing. Thinks it’s discovered the right way now
January 14, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Trying AI out some more. Funny to see it struggle with date parsing. Thinks it’s discovered the right way now
I know I’m behind the AI curve. But, I’m finding the prospect of using an AI coding agent to help create specs,plans and prompts to drive another agent that creates and app, highly intriguing. Lots of recursion.
January 11, 2026 at 12:20 PM
I know I’m behind the AI curve. But, I’m finding the prospect of using an AI coding agent to help create specs,plans and prompts to drive another agent that creates and app, highly intriguing. Lots of recursion.
Just tried Claude AI to create simple(ish) web app (it picked react.js) for the first time. Blimey, that’s a powerful tool. Feel like a Luddite now
January 8, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Just tried Claude AI to create simple(ish) web app (it picked react.js) for the first time. Blimey, that’s a powerful tool. Feel like a Luddite now
Senior moment. Went out to do a few tasks. Got a bit carried away doing the more nerdy job. Totally forgot to do the main task of measuring a washing machine. At the least the car is now warm and comfy
January 5, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Senior moment. Went out to do a few tasks. Got a bit carried away doing the more nerdy job. Totally forgot to do the main task of measuring a washing machine. At the least the car is now warm and comfy
Was challenged to balance on this and not break anything falling off. Kind of got the hang of the basics
December 31, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Was challenged to balance on this and not break anything falling off. Kind of got the hang of the basics
Escaped to England for a few days. I’ve bought beer with just in case
December 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Escaped to England for a few days. I’ve bought beer with just in case
Sampling a Christmas present
December 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Sampling a Christmas present
Supporting the local economy. Cheers
December 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Supporting the local economy. Cheers
Long way until spring, but at least the day is slightly longer - if my watch it correct
December 22, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Long way until spring, but at least the day is slightly longer - if my watch it correct
Argghh, I’ve messed up bigly time. I agreed to install new HP printer app. Now I have to have an account and sign in to scan a document. The old app no longer works. Untangling this will be impossible. Maybe I should just buy a new pc
December 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Argghh, I’ve messed up bigly time. I agreed to install new HP printer app. Now I have to have an account and sign in to scan a document. The old app no longer works. Untangling this will be impossible. Maybe I should just buy a new pc
We seem to have missed most of the forecast rain in sw Scotland
December 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM
We seem to have missed most of the forecast rain in sw Scotland
Aurora spotting before it got cloudy. Camera ready to go
December 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Aurora spotting before it got cloudy. Camera ready to go
Now that’s what I call a bug. This site has filled my shopping basket with everything. What am I going to do with 384 0.3m patch leads.
December 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Now that’s what I call a bug. This site has filled my shopping basket with everything. What am I going to do with 384 0.3m patch leads.
Oh no, windows has just updated it self. Apart from the AI nonsense, coming in at number 3 of the top 5, is an update to Paint. Yay
December 10, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Oh no, windows has just updated it self. Apart from the AI nonsense, coming in at number 3 of the top 5, is an update to Paint. Yay
Blowing a hoolie out there at the moment.
December 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Blowing a hoolie out there at the moment.
Arrrghh. What is the point of the Royal Mail. Gone to pick up parcel and the pickup point is closed - all effing week
December 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Arrrghh. What is the point of the Royal Mail. Gone to pick up parcel and the pickup point is closed - all effing week
Going to use my bus pass for the first time. Why are bus stops so cold?
December 4, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Going to use my bus pass for the first time. Why are bus stops so cold?
Aurora maybe kicking off. Just cloud here
December 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Aurora maybe kicking off. Just cloud here
Whaaat, can’t buy my snacks before 10. What sort of country is this. Must head back to Scotland
November 30, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Whaaat, can’t buy my snacks before 10. What sort of country is this. Must head back to Scotland
Must stop reading the internet. Early start in the morning. Then going to enjoy the break in the weather (fingers crossed)
November 29, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Must stop reading the internet. Early start in the morning. Then going to enjoy the break in the weather (fingers crossed)
Organising my collection of components. Found recent purchases of things that I already had - for 20 years
November 29, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Organising my collection of components. Found recent purchases of things that I already had - for 20 years
Ha. A spammer has just leaked a chunk of their email address collection in a fake PayPal email.
November 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Ha. A spammer has just leaked a chunk of their email address collection in a fake PayPal email.
Now this is old. Doesn’t fit in my storage box though.
November 25, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Now this is old. Doesn’t fit in my storage box though.