Augustus Windsock

441 posts

Augustus Windsock banner
Augustus Windsock

Augustus Windsock

@AugWindsock

Grumpy old man. Software engineer. X interests - cars, motorcycles, F1. Might occasionally comment on politics if my blood pressure can cope

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Katılım Ocak 2016
358 Takip Edilen49 Takipçiler
Sabitlenmiş Tweet
Augustus Windsock
Augustus Windsock@AugWindsock·
Been lurking around Twitter/X for years, mainly using it as a source of news or getting a feel for how many people there are out there who express dangerous or utterly stupid opinions. Some times it seems like our society is being an utter sweet. There are lots of lovely….
English
2
0
2
325
Augustus Windsock
Augustus Windsock@AugWindsock·
I’m an early Gen X , 58 years old with Boomer parents. The practice of breeding intergenerational resentment has been one of the most pernicious political acts I have seen over the last ten years. The replies to your post prove how successful this been. Young people face significant challenges in life now, but they have been convinced that the problem is old people so that they continue to vote for the politicians that caused it and ignore the large corporations that benefit from it.
English
0
0
0
8
Christopher Martin 💙🤟👩🏻‍🦽‍➡️🌸⚾️
Christopher Martin 💙🤟👩🏻‍🦽‍➡️🌸⚾️@ChrisMartin1961·
I’m seeing, yet again, this surge of hatred for the Boomer generation. I’m a late season Boomer, born in 1961; I’ve worked for nearly 50 years, have been in the same profession for 37 years, I’ve routinely worked 45-60 hours a week. I don’t get why we are so vilified.
English
3.9K
253
6K
488.8K
Augustus Windsock
Augustus Windsock@AugWindsock·
@aNichiporchik @CollinRugg I think thats an excellent assessment. He’s clearly inexperienced on a bike, he dropped it on the emergency stop then tried to pick it up with the engine running and in gear so it got away from him again. A stressful situation created by his neighbour being a dick.
English
0
0
0
143
Alex Nichiporchik
Alex Nichiporchik@aNichiporchik·
So Reacher is clearly only getting the hang of the motorcycle. He’s driving around practicing balance and shifting, going slow in a residential area. Probably throttled a bit loud couple of times. It’s extremely stressful when you’re learning. He doesn’t have an understanding of emergency breaking yet. So when the guy jumps in front, he slams the front breaks and loses balance. Stress level 9000. Then loses it when he jumps up a second time. Watching this as a biker is infuriating. Who goes up against someone learning and who looks like damn Reacher? Should’ve just called the cops right there.
English
86
48
4.4K
346.9K
Collin Rugg
Collin Rugg@CollinRugg·
JUST IN: Brentwood Police say 'Reacher' star Alan Ritchson acted in self-defense, say no charges will be filed. The development comes as new footage appears to show Ritchson's neighbor blocking the road while he was on his motorcycle. "After reviewing available evidence, including video footage and witness statements, authorities determined that no criminal charges will be pursued," said the Brentwood Police Department. "Mr. Ritchson’s actions were found to be in self-defense." "Although a potential reckless endangerment charge was considered, Mr. Ritchson declined to pursue charges." The case has been closed.
English
4.7K
6.3K
86.1K
7.1M
Paul Rees. ex Rucksack.
Paul Rees. ex Rucksack.@HannahIamthest1·
55 years on from being sent to find these, the holy grail of tasks!! My mission is complete having finally found these b'ds! Never Give Up, Never Give In, No Surrender… 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻😉🤣🤣🤣
Paul Rees. ex Rucksack. tweet media
English
280
102
1.2K
36.9K
Augustus Windsock
Augustus Windsock@AugWindsock·
@mjdoyleAU @seanmdav I feel I have to jump in here to continue with the pedantry. 😉 It’s an abbreviation not an acronym. An acronym is an abbreviation that makes a pronounceable word.
English
3
0
3
32
Matthew J Doyle
Matthew J Doyle@mjdoyleAU·
@seanmdav Oh no. We have turned “thank you for your attention to this matter” into an acronym now, too.
English
4
0
18
988
Sean Davis
Sean Davis@seanmdav·
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: It raises the question. It doesn’t beg the question. Begging the question is a specific logical fallacy, not a turn of phrase. I am begging everyone to stop misusing it. TYFYATTM!
English
207
85
1K
75.1K
Herb Brubanter
Herb Brubanter@HBrubanter·
Brubanter takes motorbike for MOT---[Numerous advisories]---[Needs a new back tyre]--- [Needs a service]---[Pops into a nearby showroom 'for a quick look']---Brubanter to pick up a brand new motorbike next week.
Herb Brubanter tweet media
English
21
2
129
3.2K
Augustus Windsock
Augustus Windsock@AugWindsock·
@Cartidise It’s a pointless question unless you define usage. We are basically back to the “productivity vs media consumption” discussion that cropped up when the iPad was originally released.
English
0
0
1
175
Noah Cat
Noah Cat@Cartidise·
you have $600 iPad Air or MacBook Neo
Noah Cat tweet media
English
138
18
1.1K
81.5K
Augustus Windsock
Augustus Windsock@AugWindsock·
@crimsonavenger I’m the same age. There’s no need to give up any of that. What you give up at this age is putting up with all the bullshit from other people that you might have felt that you had to tolerate when you were younger. The feeling of freedom that gives you is incredible.
English
0
1
14
2K
Col
Col@crimsonavenger·
Whats the age when you just give up? I’m 58 this year and don’t feel like giving up yet. I still wear the vans and listen to punk and metal and enjoy a drink. Don’t think I’m embarrassing myself to be honest.
English
765
22
2K
201.1K
Augustus Windsock
Augustus Windsock@AugWindsock·
@GAltringham No it wouldn’t. It would flop in the cinema. All the men would wait for it to come to streaming services so that they could watch it home when they are on their own.
English
0
0
1
212
FilmX's Number One Fan
FilmX's Number One Fan@GAltringham·
‘Brokeback Mountain 2’ with Sydney Sweeney & Ana de Armas would make a billion dollars at the box office.
FilmX's Number One Fan tweet media
English
939
841
20.7K
706.2K
Augustus Windsock
Augustus Windsock@AugWindsock·
@BritishGas Looking at your feed that’s clearly an automated response and you’re not monitoring X now. What a waste of time.
English
0
0
0
23
British Gas
British Gas@BritishGas·
@AugWindsock We’re very sorry but we're currently having some issues replying in DM via X. We are still here for you and want to help. We can be contacted via Facebook Messenger, Instagram or call us / chat to us here britishgas.co.uk/help-and-suppo…
English
1
0
0
733
Augustus Windsock
Augustus Windsock@AugWindsock·
.@BritishGas Is your website down? I've been trying to pay my bill all day but both website and app are inaccessible. I have tried multiple devices.
English
1
0
0
712
Norman S Tanley
Norman S Tanley@reallyslack·
Unpopular opinion. Cream Eggs are shit.
English
36
0
39
474
Augustus Windsock
Augustus Windsock@AugWindsock·
@TufferB Clear spring sky, beautiful Welsh countryside, daffs in full bloom, a couple of handsome puppers basking in the sun. As office views go I’d call that a 10/10. 👍
English
0
0
1
43
Tuffer
Tuffer@TufferB·
It’s alright for some, current view from my desk is two dogs being lazy.
Tuffer tweet media
English
9
2
74
1.2K
Augustus Windsock
Augustus Windsock@AugWindsock·
@AutoPap @MrJamesMay Smaller wheels are definitely better. Also, fancy light bars and lit-up logos on the front look cool in a studio but I hate them on the roads.
English
0
0
1
59
AutoPap
AutoPap@AutoPap·
@MrJamesMay Agree 18” wheels is all I’d go to with that car.
English
12
0
33
6K
AutoPap
AutoPap@AutoPap·
Anyone who's my age will probably look at this and wince. However we're not the demographic BMW are appealing to anymore. Do the younger people on here like it?
AutoPap tweet media
English
610
6
738
188.8K
Augustus Windsock
Augustus Windsock@AugWindsock·
Yes, especially where there’s HDR. Sky F1 UHD goes really dark and unwatchable. I’ve started watching the HD channel instead. Plus it doesn’t keep track of things you want to watch half the time, and if you can’t watch a sports event live it’s sometimes half a day, or even next day, before it appears on catchup.
English
0
0
1
124
Nick Knowles
Nick Knowles@MrNickKnowles·
I’ve tried to stick with @SkyUK for @skytv but the prices are hiked constantly and miles off new customer rates - the internet is diabolically poor, connectivity between Q-boxes hopeless & dropping out Customer service terrible Can anybody recommend a better alternative?
English
536
33
965
570.9K
Augustus Windsock
Augustus Windsock@AugWindsock·
@MadThom4PM @stormin107 I have LEDs on my car. I can see that they are aligned properly because of the way they cast the light on the road on dipped beam. I still get people flashing at me though. LED headlights are just generally too bright.
English
1
0
1
143
Myxy Jeff 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Myxy Jeff 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿@MadThom4PM·
@stormin107 I've noticed that quite a few new cars (less than 3yrs old) have dipped beams that also dazzle you. I assume they haven't been set correctly during the PDI, but will get picked up on at the first MOT, when they do a proper alignment check.
English
3
0
11
3K
Myxy Jeff 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Myxy Jeff 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿@MadThom4PM·
Fucking halfwits that won't dip their LED headlights are really starting to piss me off. It's bad enough trying to dodge the overhanging trees and the potholes, without being blinded by some fucking retard who can't find the fucking light switch. #Cunts
English
88
34
886
82.8K
Klara
Klara@klara_sjo·
One thing has always bothered me on here and social media in general. Authors are professional writers, paid essentially for their skill in writing, their imagination and storytelling skills. Why aren't they they biggest and best accounts on X? Should be non-stop bangers.
English
212
8
365
83.5K
Charlotte Gill
Charlotte Gill@CharlotteCGill·
Carol Vorderman’s latest video with a campaign account called “Reform Are Not Your Friends” It’s one of multiple anti-Reform groups - eg Reform Party Exposed UK, Reform Watch - which I suspect are probably run by the same person/ people. Multiple links to Byline Times/ Network
English
1.4K
261
1.3K
95.1K
Noah Cat
Noah Cat@Cartidise·
Google previewing the new Google Maps update on CarPlay (and not Android Auto) is the most Google thing ever
Google@Google

The Maps driving experience is also evolving with Immersive Navigation, featuring clearer visuals and intuitive guidance. You’ll be able to see the buildings, overpasses and terrain around you in a vivid 3D view, made possible with help from Gemini models. You’ll also be able to: 👀 See more of your route to prepare for what’s next. 🤔 Understand tradeoffs for alternate routes to pick what works best for you. 🛣️ Arrive easily with helpful details like parking and entrance information. Immersive Navigation starts rolling out today across the U.S. and will expand in coming months to eligible iOS and Android devices, CarPlay, Android Auto and cars with Google built-in.

English
84
435
15.5K
771.4K

Keşfet

@aNichiporchik @CollinRugg @HannahIamthest1 @mjdoyleAU @seanmdav @HBrubanter @Cartidise @crimsonavenger