Michael Ball

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@macosken Happy (show) Birthday!!

Always always enjoy the intro music compilation. For some reason song #2 sticks out, but all are memories are growing up, going to work.

Here's to many more years.

@jsnell If you wanted a slightly different setup to turn things on/off, I've been using this Acasis TB4 dock. So far it's been great, and the physical power button on the front is nice for this purpose. I use it at my office where I'm there ~3 days a week and definitely appreciate turning it off.

https://www.acasis.com/products/acasis-21-ports-40gbps-thunderbolt-4-docking-station
It's often on sale through them but a little more on amazon.

Acasis 21 Ports 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station

@imyke Warmest congratulations!!

I cannot believe you managed to keep your secret for 7 months, and through all of Relay 10. Impressive on its own. ;)

Stephen took his sabbatical, you also deserve your paternity leave. What a year, and best of luck next year! 🎉

@atpfm
Also, this product really does work to keep ice cream cold if you drive a long time...
https://www.theicecreamcanteen.com

Large and pricey for sure, but actually effective... Not sure I'd have bought for myself, but got one as a gift and it can actually be useful.

The Ice Cream Canteen

Ice Cream Anywhere! The world's first double wall vacuum insulated container for the pint of ice cream. Drop in your favorite pint of ice cream and keep it frozen for hours. No Freezer, no problem. As seen on Shark Tank!

The Ice Cream Canteen

@atpfm
Another great member special!

A couple things to note:
* Fridge != Freezer when it comes to bread. A fridge can dry out bread more quickly than the counter, but does also prevent mold if your place is humid.
* Yeti cups are nice, but everyone needs to be aware that the magslider lids are NOT leak proof. They are exceptionally fun, but kind of fooling at times.

Thermopens are fantastic. Always one in the drawer. thermopop is my travel coffee device if I need one! ☕️

@caseyliss
Randomly please to hear you and your family enjoyed afternoon tea. Did it a bunch with my family as a kid, and it's something my partner and I love doing still!
In most places other than London it's nicer hotels that do it well, but there's lots of options, even in the US that are quite fun.

A kind of fancy version, but if you're going out the CA for family check out Knife Pleat which we've done as a family treat (we're all adults now, but seen kids enjoy it too)

@atpfm
OK - NOW I have had it with you three!

This tier list is insanity and I’m not done yet, but the fact that the list wasn’t chronological is maddening.

Marco was so right arguing for S-tier mini. I had a 4th gen but to other kids the mini was cooler!

When Casey was trying to trade for a preemptive S-Tier I was really hoping you were going to argue for the HP iPod 🤣

From @gruber’s talk show - Craig mentioning Apple built custom servers for their AI cloud… this is either great news or awful news for the Mac Pro.

It is sad they no longer have a viable server but hopefully they realize the value? 🤷

“The iPad is a magical sheet of glass that becomes anything you want it to be” - Joz with @gruber

…except it can’t become a productivity device. Or run macOS. Or develop/debug apps and websites. Or have a terminal v

@caseyliss @imyke catching up on Analogue but loved the Disney discussion! Whole heartedly recommend both of you make the trip to Tokyo if you’re able.

I’ve been to DL, World, Paris and both Tokyo parks and they are special. Nothing else like DisneySea The Japanese enthusiasm at the parks is closer to CA than Paris but different and also very fun. They’re also comparatively affordable.

Hong Kong is next—I will check off every single park at some point.

Disney adults are the best!