PostsCommentsPayoutsthelowededwookie (55)in Dual Sport Adventure • 3 days agoParihaka and Kahui Roads - 4/2/26This was pretty much the longest ride I have done so far on the Himalayan. I headed along the main road past Okato and turned in at Mid Parihaka Road. From there I crossed over Wiremu Road to Upper Parihakathelowededwookie (55)in Dual Sport Adventure • 5 days agoGerman Hill - 2/2/26Farid Bettioui - Grayscale photography of clouds Sadly I don't have any photos for this trip. Basically the weather was crap and the hill was barely visible. Today was a…thelowededwookie (55)in Dual Sport Adventure • 7 days agoLucy’s Gully - 30/1/26Today was a trip that I’d wanted to make for a long time but I’ve never really had a chance to do so. Now I’ve got my own ride I can explore when and where I like… after work. Today’s trip was Lucy’s Gully.thelowededwookie (55)in Dual Sport Adventure • 9 days agoSetting up my rideGetting a ride set to your liking can be a tricky thing. Each bike is different and has their own set of intricacies that make things a pain to set. Many moons ago I did a…thelowededwookie cross-posted @thelowededwookie/my-happy-placethelowededwookie (55)in Lifestyle • 15 days agoMy happy placeI’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned it in the past but I work as a postie. This literally makes me a professional motorcycle rider because I get paid to ride a 125cc motorcycle all…thelowededwookie (55)in Lifestyle • 15 days agoMy happy placeI’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned it in the past but I work as a postie. This literally makes me a professional motorcycle rider because I get paid to ride a 125cc motorcycle all day. Well, not so much nowthelowededwookie (55)in #life • 25 days agoThe Future of AI: Why pineapple on a pizza is not the real storyIf “pizza” basically means bread, why do people lose their minds over pineapple on pizza? Seriously—have these folks never had a ham, pineapple, and cheese toasted sandwich?thelowededwookie (55)in STEMGeeks • 26 days agoCan you predict the unpredictable?On face value, the answer to that question is obvious. If it is unpredictable, then by its nature, you can't predict it. But as a motorcyclist, I can assure you that there is nothing that is trulythelowededwookie (55)in STEMGeeks • last monthApple Intelligence, intelligent path or fallen by the wayside?If you listen to the markets, Apple is so far behind in the AI race that it will die in the next 5 years if it doesn't do something. These statements are as old as time itself. Apple has been "aboutthelowededwookie (55)in STEMGeeks • last monthThe state of AI two years onTwo years ago I started a series called "Is AI a tool, a gimmick, or the death of us all". It was a 5 part series examining AI and what it is doing for us, what it will do for us, and what itthelowededwookie (55)in STEMGeeks • 9 months agoIs AI smarter or are humans dumber?I’ve been thinking a lot, lately, about AI. It has always ammused me how mich everyone misunderstands what AI as we know it is. They have delusions of computers becoming self-aware and taking over thethelowededwookie (55)in #politics • 10 months agoHypocrisyInteresting. The EU already imposes tariffs on US products and so Trump has said he’s going to impose tariffs on the EU that matches the EU. This has then caused the EU to say…thelowededwookie (55)in #failure • 11 months agoGreenpeace are fraudsGood. Look, I get what Greenpeace are trying to do but they are terrorists that spread FUD. This is a group that claimed responsibility for Apple's focus on the environment AFTER, Steve Jobs said thatthelowededwookie (55)in #oldage • 11 months agoOld people annoy meFirst of all, let's set things straight—this is not an ageist post. I don't hate old people. In fact, some of the people I get along with best are old people—I'm talking octogenarians. But man, old peoplethelowededwookie (55)in #freecad • 11 months agoWhy I’m learning FreeCAD - non-ChatGPT versionA couple of days ago I wrote a post called Why I'm learning FreeCAD. After that I wrote this post in Waves: Just created a new post. It's the first where I've used ChatGPT to proof-read. Please note, thatthelowededwookie (55)in #freecad • 11 months agoWhy I’m learning FreeCADI’ve been using Autodesk’s Fusion 360 for a long time and have grown to love its ease of use, coupled with its powerful features. However, after reading many comments, watching videos, and going throughthelowededwookie (55)in #apple • 11 months agoApple’s political turn is leading it down a sketchy roadApple’s political turn is leading it down a sketchy road Here's the thing. Apple has to get into politics because politics are impacting Apple's business. It's getting harder and harder for Apple to operatethelowededwookie (55)in #measuring • 11 months agoThe difference a tape makesI've not recorded my weight for the past week or so due to having broken the tape measure. I purchased a new one yesterday and measured myself this morning. What I found was a…thelowededwookie (55)in Actifit • last yearMy Actifit Report Card: January 21 2025Date Height Weight Clothing Weight Actual Weight 21/01/25 161cm 77.20kg 0kg 77.20kg Neck Chest Waist High Hip Hip 34cm 88cm 79cm…thelowededwookie (55)in Actifit • last yearMy Actifit Report Card: January 20 2025Date Height Weight Clothing Weight Actual Weight 20/1/25 161cm 77.4kg 0kg 77.4kg Neck Chest Waist High Hip Hip 34cm 88cm 78cm…