Without Ink

February 7, 2010

Weekly Tweets for 2010-02-07

• Just received some Rohrer & Klingner - Solferino Ink! WOW!! Beautiful - Loaded it in my Swan Blackbird, awesome shading! A+ #fountainpens #
• @DIYSara i do, havent really had any issues... in reply to DIYSara #
• Geeking out on WoW for a bit =) #
• Retailer Spotlight: Goulet Pen Company:
  For this month’s retailer spotlight position, I’d like to welcome (cont) http://tl.gd/6j428 #
• reading: http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/02/01/50-brilliant-css3-javascript-coding-techniques/ #
• @MaryMG More info to be announced soon re: Rohrer & Klingner inks =) in reply to MaryMG #
• @silvermink yes, I have a few samples of R&K inks, Im currently testing out =) #fountainpens #ink in reply to silvermink #
• @FutureNostalgic thanks for the RT! in reply to FutureNostalgic #
• Rohrer & Klingner Verdura is a really really nice BRIGHT green. REminds me of Ireland. Review coming soon. #
• Headed to a meeting - hope it is not one of those 3hr deals. #
• iPhone photo does not do these R&K inks justice but here you go. http://twitpic.com/110y56 #
• Swan Blackbird / Pilot 78g + Rohrer & Klingner inks - http://twitpic.com/111skk #
• @skeemeener thanks, I just finished a review of the ink, so more stuff coming soon =) in reply to skeemeener #
• Rohrer & Klingner - Helianthus + Rhodia Paper & Reform 1745 pen: http://twitpic.com/113it3 #
• Rhodia is a sponsor of "Trade School" at GrandOpening. http://tinyurl.com/y8ejvbt. Take a course every night. (via @exaclair) #
• sorry about the crap photo in my last post, iphone pics not doing well for me today... but at least you get the idea on the color #
• @Okami0731 Thanks Julie for the RT =) in reply to Okami0731 #
• Really, I mean really my son is awake at 530am - wtf?! he is 2.5yo he should be dreaming of Dora or Thomas or Ni Hao Kai Lan #
• Tutorial: Photoshop: How to Create a Realistic Fountain Pen. http://bit.ly/av14ll (via @nicholaspatten) #
• Fountain pen tweeps, 3 pens on consignment up for sale. Delta 365, Omas Bologna, Namiki Falcon. http://ow.ly/13jhi (via @leighpod) #
• iPhone OS 3.1.3 Now Available #
• Lots of kick ass ideas - floating around in my head today. #
• $appl ping ponging back up today ~200 a share. #
• There's a new #wetshaving related forum: http://www.shaveready.com/forum.php (via @mantic59) #
• RT @sengineland: Google announced their 3rd annual Doodle 4 Google contest today for kids http://selnd.com/cyeUbG #
• @edisonpenco in reply to edisonpenco #
• University finds free online classes don't hurt enrollment - http://arst.ch/dqq (via @arstechnica) #
• Pearl in Ivory Celluloid (Broadcasting live at http://ustre.am/1A3D) (via @edisonpenco) #
• 47 Amazing CSS3 Animation Demos - http://bit.ly/aZS9Yc (via @smashingmag) #
• A Showcase of Minimalist Workstations http://bit.ly/cLMwfn (via @FreelanceFolder) #
• How to Grow as a Web Designer: http://bit.ly/cMg5oc (via @DesignerDepot) #
• A river runs through it. http://fieldnotesbrand.com/2010/02/03/a-river-runs-through-it/ (via @FieldNotesBrand) #
• Financial Management Tips for Freelancers: http://bit.ly/bQzZzg (via @DesignerDepot) #
• RT @mwcreations: Adobe defends Flash against HTML assault http://bit.ly/9zDzuE (via @imjustcreative) #
• RT @TonyNoland: Blog: "An Award-Winning Blog", wherein I humbly accept and pass along the Prolific (cont) http://tl.gd/6ra7h #
• Everything You Need to Know About Image Compression - http://su.pr/1Khaz4 (via @smashingmag) #
• RT @ladydandylion: chance to win bottle of ink by commenting on the new format at http://ladydandelion.net/ ends tomorrow Feb 4 at noon GMT #
• Radioshift 1.5.3 is out now, fixing several minor issues. http://www.rogueamoeba.com/radioshift/ (via @RogueAmoeba) #
• Speaker chat with Designer @weheartgames in 40 minutes (1:30MST), ask him anything. http://bit.ly/csS7w2 #360idev (via @360iDev) #
• The #Passions giveaway just got GLOBAL and BETTER: http://bit.ly/bQ92VK (via @moleskine) #
• King of Shaves Azor + Gel for £2 at Tesco hits MoneyS(h)avingExpert.com with a vengeance http://bit.ly/c5wBIe (cont) http://tl.gd/6rl1s #
• A project managers view on scheduling meetings (and how Rackspace Email helps) http://bit.ly/aLzCAs (via @RackApps) #
• 13 Useful WordPress SQL Queries You Wish You Knew Earlier - http://bit.ly/cYBnzv (via @smashingmag) #
• ~GROUPHUG~ Get in. (via @Alyssa_Milano) #
• Sale on Pentel Slicci and Energel gel pens: http://bit.ly/53whEi (via @shopwritersbloc) #
• One hour left to tweet us about your Book entry! Winners will be announced after we make contact #Passions (via @moleskine) #
• Bean: Simple Word Processing for OS X - http://bit.ly/dinz7a (via @macappstorm) #
• 10 ways to make Internet Explorer act like a modern browser - http://bit.ly/d8IjoL (via @smashingmag) #
• Calvin James MOLESKINE MONDAY: 1.25.10 http://bit.ly/93gViY (via @moleskiners) #
• Chef Business Card – Mini Menu Format http://post.ly/M8QV (via @imjustcreative) #
• I am truly addicted to papercut art...these are SO elegant and beautiful: http://bit.ly/jW7YE (via @papernation) #
• anyone have a godaddy renewal promo code? they had a .99 renewal code recently. and a 1.99 renewal code as well. #
• evereverse font - free download by Luca Pedrotti http://post.ly/M9lK (via @imjustcreative) #
• Thai noms - oh so tasty! #
• @Bleubug thx in reply to Bleubug #
• ROTFLMAO! Farmville ruins relationships. Although this person is probably better off. http://i.imgur.com/KAWCs.png (via @SteveStreza) #
• Twitt3D - Follow Your Twitter Feeds in 3D http://bit.ly/gfgse #twitter (via @mparent77772) (via @Alyssa_Milano) #
• @biffybeans ooh, im jealous - but congrats to you =) in reply to biffybeans #
• @EverydayCorresp yay =) love the @peartreepens samplers. I must have 20 bottles from them! in reply to EverydayCorresp #
• @EverydayCorresp its awesome, Rhodia products rock. Awesome for #fountainpens #coloredpencils and more =) in reply to EverydayCorresp #
• 5 Ways To Streamline Your Web-Design Workflow: http://bit.ly/ckPnLX (via @DesignerDepot) #
• some people are really really just plain old stupid. i mean really stupid. zero brains zero. grrr #
• @DIYSara ain't that the truth. in reply to DIYSara #
• @adiehall its astonishing, so I figure now. I can just point them to the main article on my site and they can go from there. in reply to adiehall #
• if you visit my site, sorry for any burps you might find. im tweaking my layout etc... #
• is it wrong, im having a bit of scotch and hershey kisses? dunno, but both are so yummy. #
• @shopwritersbloc ill save you some Macallan in reply to shopwritersbloc #
• ugh still lots to do with the new website layout... but i am getting there. #
• Grab the last batch of limited edition of Pentel Graph 1000 pencils before they sell out! Recently marked down, (cont) http://tl.gd/72k4o #
• wow, i didn't stop all day today... busy busy busy. 10pm - eyes bleeding - must take shower and hit the sack, night night tweeple! #
• id love to hear your thoughts on my new website layout - http://withoutink.com - I hope to have it completed by the latest monday. #
• Bog Post: How to View Internet Headers in Outlook 2007 - http://www.withoutink.com/email/view-email-headers-outlook-2007/ #
• @dunkind in reply to dunkind #
• @lucapedrotti no worries, glad to help! in reply to lucapedrotti #
• Think Pen - Iceland with Pelikan Royal Blue ink. #dailyarsenal #fountainpen #pens #ink #
• @DIYSara oohh, crap... it totally forgot about that
  heck yeah i do in reply to DIYSara #
• @DIYSara hmm surprise me, should relate to ink / fps / maybe a artistic rendition of my avatar / logo as well in reply to DIYSara #
• @DIYSara colors and everything else - up to you and your brilliance =) I would add something like designed by @diysara etc somewhere too in reply to DIYSara #
• @DIYSara i hear you, just sent a DM - Thanks for this Sara =) in reply to DIYSara #
• Rohrer & Klingner Ink Collage: http://wp.me/pfSKv-qN (via @inkophile) #
• @inkophile If you havent tried them yet, Solferino, Helinathus, Verdura are so far my favorite. in reply to inkophile #
• New blog post: Vintage QV ads http://bit.ly/9bCzMP (via @QuoVadisBlog) #
• Vintage QV ads:
  I found these images recently when I was straightening up my desktop (New Year’s resolution: (cont) http://tl.gd/75s29 #
• Pizza Girls for lunch today - yum, cant wait... http://tr.im/MXlf #
• @Bleubug Stuart is nice, specially the little downtown area. =) in reply to Bleubug #
• Just got back from lunch at Pizza Girls. Some dude was out cold in front of it. Pic: http://twitpic.com/11jb8c #
• http://www.commandlinefu.com/commands/view/4768/make-iso-image-of-a-folder - Make ISO image of a folder (alamati) (via @commandlinefu10) #
• CSS bar charts—styling data with CSS3 and progressive enhancement - http://bit.ly/9fO6BJ (via @smashingmag) #
• Don't forget tweeps, you have 2 days left in the contest to win the #Passions Journals http://bit.ly/bQ92VK (via @moleskine) #
• Happy Friday! on my way to dinner & beers. #
• @inkophile you will love em. I'm going to play with the other R&K inks this weekend as well. in reply to inkophile #
• @Okami0731 i hear that... expunge the old stuff. thats what i always end up doing. in reply to Okami0731 #
• @Okami0731 seek and destroy anyway, one less thing to do today =) in reply to Okami0731 #
• #ff @Okami0731 @FutureNostalgic @biffybeans @exaclair @inkophile @Toaster_Pastry @ecram @ethernautrix @mrbill @DIYSara @mr_maxim #pens #
• #ff @pennednpapered @PearTreePens @kookychick @vegaspens @sph33r @jde @rroossinck @pendemonium @lapenguy @silvermink more #pens #
• #ff #pens @souveran @leighpod @Kamiyashi @PensToday @Bleubug @jde @bertramsinkwell @nrepose @jetpens @edisonpenco @hypnotyst #
• #ff @mdcurry @perfectshave @baxterfinley @rasagepoulin @mantic59 @r0ckrat @groominglounge @barberhair @kingofshaves @perfectshave #shaving #
• Wade & Butcher - The Clean Shaver - 5/8 - Wedge - Blond Ox - http://tiny.cc/WadeButcher (via @straight_razors) #
• cold front coming in... its gonna be in the 60;s tomorrow <snickers> =P #
• @timburks im just interested in beard papa - oh those tasty cream puffs =) in reply to timburks #
• Mocklinkr: create clickable mock-ups online - http://bit.ly/c4NY9f (via @smashingmag) #
• Free Film Frame (PSD) - http://bit.ly/c71QoY (via @smashingmag) #
• thanks to all the people who #ff & RT me =) #
• I am craving some pancakes and coconut syrup. Damn wish I had some of that syrup.... used to get it all the time when I lived in Hawaii. #
• Damn still no coconut syrup. I'm going to have to try and make some this weekend. #
• Sotd - checker wedge straight razor, mama bear soap, wh, spieck aftershave. #
• Pilot 78g - modified pendleton point + Rohrer & Klingner Vendura ink. #dailyarsenal #fountainpens #ink #
• @Okami0731 thx as always for the rt 8). Great ink btw ! in reply to Okami0731 #
• @Foodimentary I could. But I lived in japan for a bit. in reply to Foodimentary #
• Wow, is all I can say! http://bit.ly/9fzp48 from @Gentian (via @Okami0731) wow is right! #
• Hope all you tweeple in the mid Atlantic states are doing well. I'd cozy up on the couch and watch movies all day. #
• Thinking about replacing my two monitors at home. Would $250 each fetch some nice ones for graphics & gaming? Recommendations? #
• @kookychick Thx for the RT! in reply to kookychick #
• New GS Blog Post: Weekend Pen Spotlight http://bit.ly/9IqSui (via @goldspotpens) #
• errands, lunch, build a raised plater, WoW, blogging will take up most of the day today... #
• Not to brag or anything. But it's awesome out today. http://twitpic.com/11owid #
• My son is kick ass. Love ya Little G 8). http://twitpic.com/11ox48 #
• Time for some noms. Tasty noms you bettr hide. I'm on my way to eat you #
• Beautiful Motion Graphics Created With Programming - http://su.pr/22qxw0 (via @smashingmag) #
• 10 ways you can use photos to influence the user experience - http://bit.ly/bZebvq (via @smashingmag) #
• http://www.commandlinefu.com/commands/view/4788/your-terminal-sings - your terminal sings (op4) (via @commandlinefu10) #
• any mac people out there know if a macpro1,1 will run a ATI 4870 (mac version) using both the dvi and minidisplay to dvi connections? #mac #
• Sponsored by the Pear Tree Company, Team Kenda Women's Cycling is going to light up the NRC & a race circuit (cont) http://tl.gd/7e1a1 #
• @PearTreePens played with Solferino, Vendura, and Helinathus so far... Love all 3 -Great inks. Solferino review here: http://bit.ly/bqi0QH in reply to PearTreePens #
• Ugh... Do I upgrade my MacPro, buy a new one, or a 27" imac, or just leave it as is?!? this weekend might get expensive. #
• @shopwritersbloc enjoy it, its a great color - I love just about all the J Herbin inks =) in reply to shopwritersbloc #
• @shopwritersbloc if you do, mix them in a seperate vial in reply to shopwritersbloc #
• @shopwritersbloc ooh i dont have the J Herbin gris nuage yet. its on my hit list though =) I really want to try that sometime soon. in reply to shopwritersbloc #
• @MaryMG thx, i think im going to keep the macpro1,1 & just upgrade the video card & monitors. save the big money expense for some other day. in reply to MaryMG #
• @ethernautrix happy birthday! in reply to ethernautrix #
• @inkophile thx added @allwritenow as a follow, ill have to check out those pens =) in reply to inkophile #
• off to the #macstore .. my wallet already feels lighter! #
• Installing new video card, bbl - if it works. if not, much cussing will ensue - hopefully, you wont hear me in south florida #
• yay, video card installed without a hitch. this week i need to find two new monitors to replace my current screens. #
• any suggestions for monitors? $250 ea would be the budget must be wide format, work well with graphics / video / gaming #
• @crpeters82 i need dual monitors up to and not exceeding 23" each (space limit) in reply to crpeters82 #
• @PearTreePens i use the Ingenuitea by Teavana all the time, works great =) in reply to PearTreePens #
• busting into some WoW =) #
• @PearTreePens http://www.adagio.com/teaware/ingenuiTEA_teapot.html in reply to PearTreePens #
• @PearTreePens actually this one is better - http://bit.ly/apDqtF in reply to PearTreePens #

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