Ga nostriches, attempting to convince myself that holidays are “fun”, the rest of the family were looking forward to getting home to see the couch and the kitties. Me less so, but looking forward to seeing my bike and heading out for a bike ride. If there was a pooch waiting for me, the bike might take second place. Had some lovely steak in Portugal but not enough (the piri piri chicken was a crime against Nando’s!!!!!), so headed out to sort myself with a 15oz and some broccoli, simple food for a simple ton. Paperback proof copy arrived for the next mini task, @Lyudmyla Kozlovska very happy to delay the second edition if it can be of use. Saying that, the second edition may be nostr only…….. I went a touch freedom and fuck the government for the happy tax payers in my life. @Peter McCormack Mike Green was great, may need to read up about tax in the bible to push back on those who are in h so happy being part slave!!!

Gm nostriches, happy Friday, barrelling into the final full day for the holiday, back to the beach, maybe take a dip in the chilly Sea/ocean (really not sure how it works in the Algarve). Paying in cash while I’m still able and love the irony (I’ve not noticed it before) of having a criminal’s signature on it (hmm guilty of negligence, really want a head of a central bank to give attention to the details).

“We’ve seen Karen, she’s going to be the first to be taken by AI and she’s going to be really upset by it” great work @Peter St Onge on @BTC Sessions . Getting my kids ready to be blue collared, with some savings to get them through the rise of the escalator. https://fountain.fm/episode/XPwP1CGIYGI8BdVTj9Xf

We have seen Karen, she is the first to be taken by AI

Millions of people are so unproductive they have to wait until the government mandates their employer has to pay them more, because they legally have to. Also, those employers who can’t afford the rise will replace the staff with a machine (or just back them) increasing unemployment and anyway, the increase will also drive inflation so many effect of a “payrise” will be will be very short lived. Have a lovely day.

Gm nostriches, happy new year for all those who celebrate and be happy being the fool, someone wants to call you. “Yeah mate, Bitcoin’s the money that’s just made up!” Looking at the news, where the people who haven’t got their shit together will be getting more support, while those struggling to bring up their kids through grit and hard work will be doing what they always do, turn down the thermostats and putting on another jumper. When it is your money that you earn, you just have more respect for its value than it being handed out, “I don’t deserve to be cold” they say Also, if a picture could ever show someone feeling the effects of being nearly 2 years into a job they’re unable to do. Maybe Keir does have a sense of humour after all putting this poor lady through this.

Ga nostriches, day at the marina, time on a boat, saw some dolphins, then some caves, walked a very long way with the fam and now waiting for my calzone to be cooked, so thought it would be rude not to sample a local tipple. Take it easy freaks, always aim to slow down.

When Bitcoin is just there is nature and nostr is somewhere everyone knows your name….. maybe

Gm nostriches, happy Monday, hoping there are some challenges ahead for each of you to better yourself by overcoming. Off to the old town today to attempt to get a little culture into the fam. Alongside that will be looking for some sardines and local wine to get some localness in me, already have enough culture. 🧐 But first, #coffeechain

Gm nostriches, have a good one, sending vibes from a sunny yet chilly Portugal. #coffeechain just what was needed but looking out for a local cafe!!

Super early Gm, go on holiday they say, it’ll be fun, they say. Eldest currently unsure if 2.30 counts as morning or middle of the night.

Gm nostriches, busy day ahead with the final preps for holiday tomorrow, 4am arrival at airport (😕), but not before a day where I get to sit through students doing multiple choice tests, with access to the internet and notes (and so obviously ChatGPT). Hey Dug, with your multiple degrees, ever felt like parts of your job are a little demeaning, pointless and ready to just be replaced? #coffeechain and #voltaire holiday reading should help get me through.

Realised when generating my AI slop, I should really nostr is up a touch. Maybe it’s in the process of failing, but no one’s farming my data or curating my algorithm, so on balance, if it’s a failure, at least I’m happy.

“That sounds a lot like a dictator ship” “Well, if it works” Which is worse, a dictatorship, or when democratically politicians dictate rules that they decided to enact after getting elected on a different manifesto? #starwars re-educating me after so many years.